Ricoh GR III HDF

The RICOH GR III HDF is a compact digital camera that has been specially developed for street photography and travel photography. It has a 24.2 megapixel APS-C sensor and a lens that delivers sharp and detailed image quality. A special feature of the RICOH GR III HDF is its compact design and light weight, making it ideal for everyday use. The camera also has a built-in image stabilizer, a touchscreen display and a WLAN function for wireless transfer of images. These features make the RICOH GR III HDF a popular choice for photographers looking for a handy and powerful camera for their everyday photography needs.

The premium RICOH GR III HDF model builds on the proven RICOH GR III and is equipped with an innovative HDF (Highlight Diffusion Filter) that can be activated at the touch of a button

The latest GR III model remains true to the basic benefits of the base model: exceptional image quality, ease of use and outstanding portability. An exciting addition is the newly developed integrated Highlight Diffusion Filter, which offers photographers the opportunity to create soft images with diffused highlights in addition to the usual clear, sharp images of the basic model. This filter allows the user to completely change the visual expression of the images depending on the subject or creative intention

*No ND filter is installed in this camera and is replaced by the HDF

Key features of the RICOH GR III HDF

Easily switch to the new, built-in Highlight Diffusion Filter to create soft, diffused images

• The new model is equipped with the newly developed HDF, which emphasizes highlights and creates soft, diffused images. This special filter has been developed using RICOH's advanced printing technology, which has been refined over many years. It is designed to diffuse the highlights and create a blurred effect at the edges of the image, producing images with a nostalgic feel reminiscent of analog photography.
  As the HDF can be switched on and off with a single press of a button, the user can effortlessly switch between two different visual expressions depending on the subject or creative intent.

• clear, sharply focused images emblematic of the RICOH GR series

• soft, diffused images created by the HDF

This creative versatility expands the camera's visual possibilities

High image quality

The legendary GR lens

This model is equipped with the legendary GR lens, which outperforms all other GR lenses with its outstanding optical performance.

24.2 MP APS-C image sensor

With a resolution of approx. 24.24 megapixels and a filterless anti-aliasing construction, the sensor ensures high image quality and high-resolution reproduction of even the finest details.

Fast response

Fast hybrid AF

This high-end digital compact camera features phase-detection AF on the image plane, which enables very fast autofocus, and contrast-detection AF, which offers outstanding focusing precision. This hybrid system ensures faster autofocus and greater precision.

IBIS shake reduction mechanism to prevent camera shake

This model uses the sensor shift type shake reduction mechanism (IBIS). It provides compensation on three axes, and compensates up to 4 EV steps.
*Shutter speed conversion.

Simple and fast operation

The LCD monitor with touch operation and a four-way button with a practical function dial support fast and intuitive control of autofocus and menu access

New shutter button color

• shutter button color has been changed to grey silver to visually symbolize the difference between HDF and the basic models.

HDF as default setting of the Fn button

• HDF on/off has been defined as the default setting of the Fn (function) button. The function of the Fn button can be changed individually.

APS-C sensor unit with Sensor Shift Shake Reduction

• 24.24 MP CMOS sensor
• AA filter-free construction for the best possible sharpness and detail resolution
• 3-axis Shake Reduction, for4 stops of exposure safety
• Reduced risk of camera shake due to shock, vibration or movement
• Sensor dust cleaning function

High-resolution GR lens

• Wide-angle lens 18.3 mm F2.8 (equivalent to 28 mm for 35 mm format)
• High-index glass elements for minimal dispersion and special coatings
  against color fringing ensure the most brilliant image of any GR camera to date
  Macro mode for close-ups up to 6 cm distance

Hybrid AF system

• For optimum and fast focusing, the GR Ill uses Hybrid AF, a combination of contrast and phase detection autofocus

High-resolution touchscreen monitor

• High-resolution 3.0-inch LCD monitor with approx. 1,037.000 pixels
• Intuitive camera control via operation on the touch-sensitive camera monitor
• Air-gapless design reduces reflections and allows you to work on the monitor even in direct sunlight
The
• color and brightness of the image display on the monitor can
be individually adjusted.
• Specially hardened glass surface protects against scratches and damage

Image control function

• different settings comparable to film looks
• Individual settings for the image look can

• be

• Can be stored in Image Control

Mobile communication via Bluetooth® and W-LAN

• Wireless connection to mobile devices such as smartphones or tablets
• Newly developed Image Sync application, now with image size reduction
• Fast and direct upload to social networks
• Bluetooth® connection enables camera control via cell phone
• Recordings can be provided with GPS data

New functions through firmware extension

With the introduction of the new models, a new firmware with function extensions will be released. The following functions are now available:

• The user can pre-program up to three white balance settings as a basic white balance.
• The new "Zone Select AF" function extends the "Auto Area AF" function.
  In the "Auto Area AF" setting, the appropriate AF point was automatically activated within a central 3x3 AF area
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• With the new "Zone Select AF" function, this area can now be moved individually
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Note:

These functions will also be available for all models of the RICOH GR III and GR IIIx series, and can be added via a firmware update