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By admin, on May 31st, 2014
Fujifilm X100s vs Nikon Coolpix A vs Ricoh GR – Best APS-C Compact camera of 2014
Planning to buy your first APS-C sensor compact camera?, we have compared best three compact camera specification and high ISO images below…
Sensor: Fujifilm features advance 16 Mp APS-C X-Trans CMOS II Sensor, X-Trans sensor uses a unique randomized pixel array in order to avoid the use of a resolution-reducing optical low-pass filter, +1 you also get bright F2.0 lens (1-stop bright lens compared to both competitors ).
Both Nikon coolpix A and Rioch GR have same type of sensor 16.2 MP CMOS sensor, even the lens used in both the camera features same F2.8 Aperture, but the Rioch GR doesn’t have low-pass filter so we will sure see sharp images from Ricoh GR camera compared to coolpix A.
From the specification comparison we can clearly see that Fuji will produce better images compared to both the camera due to 1-stop bright lens and absence of low-pass filter.
AF-system: The Fuji X100s have active phase AF point within the sensor, the Intelligent Hybrid AF system of Fuji X100s uses both contrast- and phase-detection methods to acquire focus quickly and accurately, on the other hand both Nikon coolpix A and Rioch GR uses traditional contrast based AF system..will do slower AF than Fuji X100s.
The continuous shooting speed of Fujifilm X100s is faster (6fps) compared to Nikon coolpix A(4fps) and Ricoh GR(4fps).
Image stabilization: The Image stabilization only available in Nikon coolpix A, Fuji X100s and Ricoh GR doesn’t have built-in or lens based Image Stabilization.
Video: The Fuji X100s can shoot Full HD videos @ 60fps, Nikon coolpix A and Ricoh GR limited to 30 fps only.
Viewfinder: The X100s comes with optical and electronic viewing tools are incorporated into the unique Hybrid Viewfinder, eye-sensor is located on the viewfinder to automatically turn off the rear 2.8″ LCD monitor during eye-level viewing. Ricoh GR and Nikon coolpix A doesn’t have viewfinder.
Finally Image Comparison
From the image comparison above we can clearly see the Fuji X100s is showing excellent results at High ISO. The Ranking based on image quality is …
#1 Fujifilm X100s
#2 Ricoh GR
#3 Nikon Coolpix A
Verdict: The clear winner of specification and image comparison is FUjifilm X100s, after that we have affordable Rioch GR and finally at the bottom we have Nikon coolpix A.
Buy Fujifilm X100s B&H and AMAZON | Nikon Coolpix A from Amazon | B&H | Ricoh GR features B&H
By admin, on February 1st, 2014
Ricoh Patent Removable wireless Flash, the compact wireless flash can be removed from camera body and you can use it wirelessly from anywhere (within the wifi range)
patent description below (Translated via google)
- Patent Publication No. 2014-16573
- Publication date 2014.1.30
- Filing date 2012.7.11
- Ricoh patents
- Strobe can be used away from the camera body
- Flash is plugged into the camera body, the camera flashpower supplies to
- Flash is not connected to the camera body, flash unit from the power strobe power supplies to
- Strobe I performs wireless communication with a phototransistor mounted in, and the AF assist light LED of the camera
By admin, on January 11th, 2014
In a latest interview published at amateurphotographer UK (see here), managing director Jonathan Martin said GXR sales have been discontinued in the UK, production is also stopped due to its less demand.
Stock Status of Ricoh GXR series (as of Jan, 1 2014)
- Amazon – Only few base units and lenses left at stock
- B&H – No base unit available, only few lenses
- Adorama – item is no longer available.
I personally think that GXR was a excellent concept camera, but it’s sad to here that the production is stopped now.
By admin, on August 28th, 2013
Ricoh Imaging Announced 2 New Pentax-branded Flash Units, these flash are weather-resistant and features Built-in LED lights to support Video recording, the AF540FGZ II available at $629.95 at B&H Store and AF360FGZ II available at $429.95 at B&H Store.
Ricoh Imaging updated Pentax 5 DA Limited Primes with improved High-grade HD coating and circular aperture diaphragms / Round-shaped diaphragm for beautiful out-of-focus rendition. The List of lenses with updated price is below
HD PENTAX DA 40mm F2.8 Limited- $549.95
HD PENTAX DA 15mm F4 ED AL Limited- $699.95
HD PENTAX DA 21mm F3.2 AL Limited- $699.95
HD PENTAX DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro Limited- $749.95
HD PENTAX DA 70mm F2.4 Limited- $749.95
All these updated lenses are available from September 2013. For more details read the press release below,
Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation Introduces Weather Sealed Flash Lineup Completing Weather Sealed Imaging System
New AF540FGZ II and AF360FGZ II Feature Weather-Resistant Construction and LED Light for Video and Still-Image Capture
Denver, CO, August, 27, 2013 – Continuing its heritage of producing high-performance, rugged and weather-resistant imaging products, Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation (Ricoh Imaging) today announced the launch of the new AF540FGZ II and AF360FGZ II flash units for PENTAX branded interchangeable lens cameras. The introduction of these two new flash units extends Ricoh Imaging’s impressive family of weather sealed products.
As the final component in Ricoh Imaging’s comprehensive weather-sealed DSLR system, photographers are now equipped with capable tools that embolden them to extend the boundaries of outdoor photography. The new AF540FGZ II and AF360FGZ II were designed with the active photographer in mind and feature significant upgrades like the PENTAX original weather sealing (AW) technology and a new constant light source, making them as robust and versatile as the PENTAX weather-sealed DSLRs and lenses that they will accompany.
“Ricoh Imaging continues to refine our capabilities when it comes to producing products that enhance the photographic experience for our customers,” said Jim Malcolm, Executive Vice President, Ricoh Imaging. “The introduction of the AF540FGZ II and AF360FGZ gives consumers access to a complete weather-sealed system which will enable them to approach photography with one less limitation in mind, thereby defining a new behaviors while reducing the boundaries for photographers.”
With guide numbers of 178 at ISO 100/ft (54 at ISO 100/m) and 118 at ISO 100/ft (36 at ISO 100/m), respectively, the AF540FGZ II and AF360FGZ II flashes provide a variety of advanced flash applications, including P-TTL auto flash, high-speed synchronization and wireless P-TTL auto flash. Additionally both units feature a LED light to act as a constant light source for video and long exposure photography, while quick recycle times of five seconds on the AF540FGZ II and two-and-a-half seconds on the AF360FGZ II ensure that a shot is never missed.
Pricing and Availability
The AF360FGZ II and AF540FGZ II will be available for purchase at www.us.ricoh-imaging.com and retail outlets nationwide in September 2013 for the suggested retail price of $429.95 and $629.95, respectively.
Major Features:
1. Dependable weather-resistant construction for demanding outdoor shooting
With 28 seals applied to crucial parts of the body, including the hotshoe, the new AF540FGZ II and AF360FGZ II feature highly dependable weather-resistant All Weather (AW) construction. When coupled with a PENTAX weather-sealed DSLR camera body and lens, the user can create a highly reliable weather-resistant digital imaging system that assures solid performance even in harsh outdoor conditions, such as in the rain or at locations subject to splashes and dust.
2. LED light convenient for movie and still-image recording
Both models incorporate a newly designed, high-intensity constant light LED. This white LED light comes in handy not only for close-distance movie recording, but also for still-image shooting requiring extended exposures. It also functions as a catch light in portraiture and an AF assist light in the dark.*
* The AF assist light function is available with 645D, K-r, K-5, K-30, K-5 II, K-5 II s, K-50 and K-500 camera bodies. The camera’s firmware must be updated to the latest version to support this function.
3. User-friendly function settings
The user can customize the flash operation by presetting as many as nine different flash functions to their preference, including the on/off of the catch-light function using the LED light and the choice of the flash discharge mode in still-image shooting.
4. Versatile flash control system
Both models provide a variety of flash discharge modes,** ranging from the advanced P-TTL auto flash mode in which the flash’s preliminary emission is detected by the camera’s light sensor to accurately control the main discharge level for proper exposure, to manual flash, high-shutter-speed synchronization and wireless P-TTL auto flash.
** Available flash discharge modes may vary depending on the camera body in use.
5. Other features
• Bounce flash function, adjustable to angles of -10 to 90 degrees vertically and up to 180 degrees horizontally (new in the 360-series flash)
• Power-zoom flash to cover angles of view from 24mm to 85mm lenses (in 35mm format)
• Built-in wide-angle panel that slides out to cover 20mm angle of view (in 35mm format)
• Automatic setting of discharge angle in combination with a PENTAX interchangeable-lens digital camera body
• Multi flash emission function available
• Shorter battery recharge time
♦Design and Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation Introduces Five HD PENTAX DA Limited Lenses
New Lenses feature enhanced performance with high-grade HD coating and rounded diaphragms for stunning bokeh effects
DENVER, CO, August 27, 2013 –Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation (Ricoh Imaging) is pleased to announce the introduction of five new HD PENTAX DA Limited lenses. The acclaimed HD PENTAX DA Limited series of prime lenses, specifically designed for the PENTAX K-mount DSLR cameras includes the HD PENTAX DA 15mm F4 ED AL Limited, HD PENTAX DA 21mm F3.2 AL Limited, HD PENTAX DA 35mm F2.8 Macro Limited, HD PENTAX DA 40mm F2.8 Limited and HD PENTAX DA 70mm F2.4 Limited, elevating optical design and performance.
Touting highly-enhanced optical performance the HD PENTAX DA Limited lenses feature treatments of both SP (Super Protect) coating and the PENTAX-original high-grade multi-layer HD (High Definition) coating, which assures much higher light transmittance than conventional multi-layer coatings delivering sharp, clear images with significantly reduced flare and ghosting, even under demanding, backlit conditions. All five lens models have also been upgraded with completely rounded aperture diaphragms at wide aperture settings for optimal optics performance and gorgeous bokeh effects.
“Ricoh Imaging continues to innovate and improve all aspects of photography,” said Jim Malcolm, Executive Vice President, Ricoh Imaging. “With an industry-leading 24 APS-C optimized lenses our family of K-mount DSLRs and lenses provides consumers with a system that has been fine-tuned and meticulously architected for optimal image output. And, with enhancements like HD coating, we are continuously helping consumers achieve more technically sound images.”
Inheriting the distinctive visual description and premium appearance of the lauded PENTAX Limited Lens series, the refreshed line of HD PENTAX DA Limited lenses features a meticulous finish in every detail, from the outstanding image rendition to the high-quality, hand-machined aluminum body, the refreshed lineup provides the utmost durability and elegant design.
Pricing and Availability
The HD PENTAX DA Limited Lens series will be available for purchase in a choice of black or silver at www.us.ricoh-imaging.com and retail outlets nationwide in September 2013 with the following suggested retail prices:
– HD PENTAX DA 40mm F2.8 Limited- $549.95
– HD PENTAX DA 15mm F4 ED AL Limited- $699.95
– HD PENTAX DA 21mm F3.2 AL Limited- $699.95
– HD PENTAX DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro Limited- $749.95
– HD PENTAX DA 70mm F2.4 Limited- $749.95
Major Features (common to all five models):
1. High-grade HD coating for exceptional image rendition
HD PENTAX DA Limited lenses are treated with HD coating,* a high-grade multi-layer lens coating that assures higher light transmittance and lower reflectance than conventional multi-layer coatings. As the result, HD PENTAX DA Limited lenses produce sharp, clear images free of flare and ghost images, even under such adverse lighting conditions as backlight.
* HD stands for High Definition, and signifies the lens’s capacity to reproduce images that excel in transparency, definition, resolution and rendition.
2. Round-shaped diaphragm for beautiful out-of-focus rendition
All lenses feature a completely round-shaped diaphragm to optimize the performance of their distinctive optics. This diaphragm produces a natural, beautiful bokeh (out-of-focus) effect, while minimizing the streaking effect of point light sources.
3. Acclaimed Limited Lens-series qualities for distinctive visual description and a premium appearance
While inheriting the design concept of the Limited Lens series, these lenses were designed by combining a series of mechanical and numerical evaluations with human assessment of test-shooting samples to assure supreme image reproduction. Their optical design has been optimized for digital photography to deliver sharp, clear images with outstanding contrast, even at the maximum aperture. In addition, their lens barrel, hood and cap are all made of a high-grade aluminum material, hand-machined for perfect proportions and beautiful texture.
4. Enhanced exterior design signifying HD series
While inheriting traditional design features of DA PENTAX Limited Lenses the new HD PENTAX DA Limited lens series features a red anodized ring on the front of the focus ring to signify the presence of new HD PENTAX lens coating and enhance its exclusive appearance.
5. Other features
• SP (Super Protect) coating (already featured in four other lenses) has been applied to the HD PENTAX-DA 40mm F2.8 Limited to keep the front surface free of dust and stains.
• All the lenses come in a silver version in addition to the black version.
♦Design and Specifications are subject to change without notice.
By admin, on August 28th, 2013
 Ricoh today announces a compact travel camera, Ricoh HZ15, the camera features 15Xoptical zoom, 16 Megapixel CCD sensor, in camera sensor shift image stabilization, captures beautiful HD-quality movie clips (at 1280 x 720 pixels), the HZ15 also features a 3.0-inch LCD monitor with approximately 230,000 dots.
Ricoh HZ15 Major Features
- Optical 15-times zoom lens with 24mm wide-angle coverage
- 16 Mp CCD Sensor
- HD video recording at 30fps
- State-of-the-art shake reduction mechanism
- Stylish, easy-to-hold body design
- Large 3.0-inch LCD monitor
- 20 Scene modes for easy capture of specific subjects and scenes
- High-resolution, HD-quality movie recording with push-button start
 The Camera have in body recharging system, for simple, mobile-phone-style battery recharging and Compatibility with Eye-Fi wireless LAN SD memory cards. No info about price and availability details available now.
Press Release
RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD. is pleased to announce the launch of the RICOH HZ15 digital compact camera, featuring a compact, lightweight, easy-to-carry body; a high-magnification optical 15-times zoom lens; and a large 3.0-inch LCD monitor. Within a compact, go-anywhere body, this new model features a host of outstanding features, including an optical 15-times zoom lens with 24mm ultra-wide-angle coverage, high-resolution image capturing with 16 effective megapixels, a large, easy-toview 3.0-inch LCD monitor, and a sophisticated SR (Shake Reduction) mechanism. In addition, meticulous attention has been paid to every design detail, from the high-grade, glossy black coating to the easy-to-hold grip, enhancing the HZ15’s functional operations and stylish appearance.
Major Features
1. Optical 15-times zoom lens with 24mm wide-angle coverage Within its compact, lightweight body, the HZ15 features a powerful optical 15-times zoom lens covering focal lengths from 24mm wide-angle to 360mm super-telephoto (in the 35mm format). Thanks to this extra-wide zoom range, the HZ15 can capture beautiful,m lively images in a wide range of subjects and scenes — from spectacular landscapes to fast-action sports events. It even offers macro photography at a minimum focusing distance of just three centimeters from the subject.
2. State-of-the-art shake reduction mechanism The HZ15 comes equipped with an innovative CCD-shift-type SR (Shake Reduction) mechanism to deliver sharp, blur-free images even under camera-shake-prone shooting conditions, such as when photographing in the telephoto range, in the dark with only incident light, or for sunset scenes.
3. Exceptional image quality With its 16 effective megapixels, the HZ15 captures well-defined, high-quality images with extra-fine resolution. It also records beautiful HD-quality movie clips (at 1280 x 720 pixels).
4. Stylish, easy-to-hold body design Every design detail of the HZ15, including the finish and texture of the camera body, has been optimized for comfort, quality and operability. These include a glossy black coating on the body, an easy-to-hold grip, and functionally laid-out control buttons and switches.
5. Large 3.0-inch LCD monitor The HZ15 features a 3.0-inch LCD monitor with approximately 230,000 dots. This large monitor provides a clear view of images and menus, so the photographer can quickly and efficiently check the captured images and menu settings.
6. 20 Scene modes for easy capture of specific subjects and scenes The HZ15 provides 20 distinctive Scene modes to automatically optimize all shooting settings for a given scene or subject. With a simple choice of the icon corresponding to the desired Scene mode, this handy feature allows the user to take beautiful, lively images with minimal effort.
7. High-resolution, HD-quality movie recording with push-button start The HZ15 captures beautiful, HD-quality movie clips (1280 x 720 pixels, 16:9 proportions, approx. 30 frames per second).* Thanks to an independent movie recording button provided on the camera’s top panel, the user can instantly switch to the movie recording mode from any other shooting mode. The user can also take advantage of the sophisticated Movie SR (Shake Reduction) mode to minimize annoying camera shake during movie recording.
* When the HZ15’s AV output terminal is used, movie clips are output as normal image-size data. If the user wishes to play back movie clips at HD resolution (1280 x 720 pixels), the data must be transferred to a personal computer for playback.
8. Others In-body recharging system, for simple, mobile-phone-style battery recharging Compatibility with Eye-Fi wireless LAN SD memory cards Image viewing, editing and filing software included: MediaImpression 3.6.1 LE (Windows version compatible with Windows 8) and MediaImpression 2.2 LE (Macintosh version compatible with Mac OS X 10.8)
By admin, on May 25th, 2013
Ricoh GR test result is now out at DxOLab, the score is bit less than Nikon Coolpix A , Ricoh GR available at $799.95 Amazon | Nikon coolpix A available at $1,096.95 at Amazon.
By admin, on May 15th, 2013
High ISO Test – Ricoh GR vs Nikon Coolpix A vs Fujifilm X100S vs Canon G1 X, Ricoh GR features 16 megapixel APS-C CMOS image sensor that offers low-noise characteristics, 18.3mm F2.8 GR lens equivalent to 28mm in the 35mm format, take a look at the Image comparison below.
the scene is illuminated at 200 lux, the GR positioned in M mode with a couple 1/4 s and f / 5.6 ISO value of 100. The images are visible at 100% and you can download the raw files from focus-numerique
Image quality of of Canon G1X look stunning at ISO 3200 and 6400, Nikon Coolpix A performed better than Ricoh GR and Fujifilm X100S is the best camera for low light photography.
Also see – Ricoh GR comparison review
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- Fujifilm X100S will cost you approx $1,299.00, available at B&H and AMAZON
- The ultra compact APS-C RICOH GR will cost you approx $796, available at B&H
- Buy Nikon Coolpix A from Amazon | B&H
- Buy Canon G1 X from Amazon
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