RICOH GR IIIx Digital Camera

MAIN FEATURES:
 Newly designed, high-resolution GR lens
The newly designed 26.1mm GR lens provides a 40mm
standard angle of view in the 35mm format, delivering
images with a more natural perspective and a more
truthful sense of depth for a completely different type of
street photography. High-refractive index low-dispersion
glass lenses and aspherical high-precision molded glass
lenses are optimally placed in the lens construction to
suppress optical distortion and chromatic aberration to the
absolute limit, delivering a high level of sharpness. It also
comes equipped with an ND (Neutral Density) filter, which

closes the aperture down by two stops to capture high-
contrast high-resolution images with a variety of scenes

and subjects and under varying shooting conditions. Its
nine-blade diaphragm mechanism creates a natural bokeh
(defocus) effect and a truthful sense of depth at open and larger apertures, while capturing
beautiful light beams at closed-down apertures.
 High-quality, high-resolution images
The approximately 24.24 effective megapixel APS-C size

image sensor delivers high image quality, and an anti-
aliasing filterless construction delivers high-definition

rendering even in the finest details. The latest GR ENGINE 6
elevates the essential high image quality performance of the
GR IIIx for a greater level of detail. Faster processing makes
the combination of high-resolution sensor and multi-tone 14-
bit RAW possible. It contributes to improved responsiveness
and functionality.
 Hybrid AF system for high-speed, high-precision autofocus operation
The hybrid AF system combines a contrast-type AF mechanism superior in focusing
precision with a phase-detection-type AF mechanism, assuring high-speed focusing
operation. During autofocus shooting, this AF system detects the subject’s face or eye with
precision, focuses on it, and indicates the in-focus position on the LCD display using the AF
frame. When the camera detects multiple faces, it automatically distinguishes the main
subject from secondary ones and indicates this on the focus frame.
 RICOH-original SR mechanism
Shake Reduction (SR) minimizes camera shake on three axes,
including yaw, pitch and roll and provides up to a 4 shutter
steps* of compensation to produce crisp sharp images even
when taking split-second snapshots or capturing images with
challenging low-light conditions.
* Measured in conformity with CIPA standards.

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The effects of the optical anti-aliasing (AA) filter are obtained with Shake Reduction (SR).
Moving the image sensor slightly during the exposure suppresses false colors and moiré.
● This function is available at shutter speeds slower than 1/1000 second.

 Compact lightweight design
The GR IIIx is designed to be extremely compact, functional,
and portable. The exterior frame is made of highly rigid
magnesium alloy to improve dependability and durability
while being carried or stored.
It provides a host of user-friendly features — including a
short start-up time of approximately 0.8 seconds, control
dials conveniently positioned next to the four-way controller,
and effortless touch-screen operation — to enhance

operability and allow the user to swiftly react to once-in-a-
lifetime shutter opportunities.

 High-definition LCD monitor with intuitive touch-screen operation
The 3.0-inch high-definition LCD monitor with touch-screen
operation provides swift, intuitive control of various camera
functions, such as AF frame shift, menu selection, and image
advance/magnification during playback. Its air gapless
construction effectively reduces the reflection and dispersion
of light for improved visibility. The Outdoor View Setting
allows the user to instantly adjust the monitor’s brightness to
the desired level for greater visibility in difficult lighting
conditions.
 Image Control function to produce desired visual effects
The GR IIIx features a creative Image Control function, which integrates effect modes into
conventional image setting operations. Using 11 basic Image Control modes, the user can
easily adjust various parameters, such as saturation, hue, key, contrast, and graininess, to
the desired level and create their preferred finishing touch. A set of adjusted parameters can
be added as a custom setting to the Image Control function menu.
 Advanced image editing
The GR IIIx provides in-body RAW-data development,
allowing the user to edit a captured image as desired by
adjusting such parameters as recoding size, aspect ratio,
white balance, Image Control setting, and exposure
compensation factor, all without the need of a PC. The
camera also lets the user retain the adjusted parameters after
the initial RAW-data development is completed, making it

possible to make minute re-adjustment of the already-
developed image with greater efficiency. The image quality adjustment function for JPEG

images is also upgraded: a newly added monochrome mode allows more minute adjustment

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of parameters in full-color images, such as filter effect, toning, contrast, and sharpness, to
create monochrome images with the desired finishing touches. The camera also provides
such creative tools as a choice of aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) and image rotation in 0.1-degree
steps to facilitate the image editing process.

 Bluetooth and wireless LAN dual communication
The GR IIIx provides wireless LAN functions for easy pairing with mobile devices such as
smartphones and tablet computers. By installing the dedicated Image Sync application, the
user can transfer captured images to a mobile device, display a Live-View image on the
device’s monitor, change various settings remotely, release the shutter from a distance, and
upload captured images to various social media with ease. Even when the camera’s power is
turned off, the user can browse and download the images stored on the camera to a mobile
device. The user can also send a mobile device’s location data to the camera and record the
data on captured images. The Auto Resize function, which automatically reduces the image
size before transmitting an image to a mobile device, helps improve the camera’s operability.