Item Includes
GR Digital III Camera - USB Cable - AV Cable - Hand Strap - Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery DB-65 - Battery Charger BJ-6 - GR Digital Software CD Rom - Instruction Manuals (Camera, Introduction) - Ricoh U.S.A. Warranty
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Description
The new GR DIGITAL III takes the GR line's traditional high image quality to an even higher level with a new image processing engine, a new CCD, and the newly developed 28 mm/F1.9 GR Lens. Performance has also been enhanced in areas such as quick shooting, operability, and power of expression.
The GR DIGITAL III
· 1. Newly developed large-aperture lens.
The adoption of the new F1.9, f-6.0 mm (equivalent to 28 mm for 35 mm film cameras) lens for the GR DIGITAL III takes compact-body cameras into a new realm of images. This lens makes it possible to shoot with a faster shutter speed than could be used on previous models, or to shoot with the same shutter speed but at a lower setting for ISO sensitivity.
Despite the large F1.9 aperture, the new lens achieves a resolution level equivalent to that of the F2.4 GR Lens. The use of a newly developed lens drive system has made it possible to achieve greater image quality in macro photography.
· 2. Taking the GR DIGITAL concepts another step forward, the GR DIGITAL III achieves even greater image quality. The new image processing engine GR Engine III is installed. Using newly developed noise reduction technology, it enables highly sophisticated noise processing to be done while maintaining superior resolution, tone characteristics, and saturation.
The new high-sensitivity CCD (1/1.7 inch, approx. 10 megapixels) achieves high-sensitivity properties through the use of a new process. The combination of the newly developed GR Lens and GR Engine III significantly increases shooting performance in low-light scenes.
· 3. Even faster shooting capabilities for capturing fleeting shutter opportunities.
Algorithm improvements have reduced focusing time in low-light scenes. With the Pre-AF function, focusing speed is further accelerated by adjusting the focus to match the movement of the subject.
The new "full-press snap" function shoots at a preset distance for a one-push full-press of the shutter button. Up to five RAW images can be recorded in consecutive shooting* and bracketing.
*When noise reduction is OFF. When it is Weak or Strong, the maximum is four images.
· 5. Large, high-visibility 3.0-inch VGA LCD monitor.
The 3.0-inch, 920,000-dot VGA LCD monitor provides high resolution, a wide viewing angle, excellent colour reproduction, good visibility outdoors, and a surface that resists soiling. The sRGB comparison for colour reproduction range is 100%.
The micro-thumbnail display function displays 81 thumbnail images on a single screen.
· 6. Operability further enhanced.
The My Settings on the mode dial have been expanded to three sets. The number of Fn (function) buttons on the back of the camera body has been expanded to two.
A function has been added for assigning names to My Settings sets and storing and retrieving them. A maximum of six sets can be defined and stored. |
Features
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New 28mm F/1.9 GR Lens |
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New CCD, with almost double sensitivity compared to the previous model (GR DIGITAL II). |
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Newly developed GR ENGINE III for precise noise reduction |
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Suppressing whiteout to create "high-reality" images. Pixel output interpolation algorithm |
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Effective solution for mixed light sources. Multi-pattern auto white balance |
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Smooth, quick AF is possible even in low-light scenes |
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With the expansion of buffer memory, continuous shooting of up to five images ispossible even for RAW. This facilitates bracketing as well as the shooting of quickly moving subjects. The RAW card write speed has also been accelerated (under 3 seconds per image). |
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Shutter speed priority AE newly added. Extensive exposure modes |
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New macro mode system controls field curvature |
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Images with a naked-eye impression. Dynamic range double shot |
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Aspect ratio 1:1 square format mode |
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Individual color settings have been added to the image settings. |
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Flash amount can be set at 12 levels from full flash to 1/64, enabling you to balance flash intensity for both subject and background brightness. |
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Fine tune brightness and contract, no PC required. Level compensation |
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ncrease shooting certainty. Three types of bracketing |
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Up to three "My Settings" can now be registered. |
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More efficient image checking. One-push playback enlarged view |
Specifications
| Image Sensor |
1/1.7-inch CCD (total pixels: approx. 10.40 million pixels) |
| Lens Specifications |
Focal distance: f=6 mm (28 mm converted to 35mm format camera)
F-Aperture: F1.9 - F9 (exposure control with both aperture and ND filter when F8.0-F11 displays in auto shooting mode)
Lens Construction: 8 elements in 6 groups (aspheric lens: 2 elements and 2 surfaces) |
| Digital Zoom |
Approx. 4.0X digital zoom. Approx. 5.7X auto-resize zoom (VGA images) |
| Shutter Speed |
180, 120, 60, 30, 15, 13, 10, 8, 6, 5, 4, 3.2, 2.5, 2, 1.6, 1.3, 1 - 1/2000 sec.(maximum and minimum shutter speeds vary depending on shooting mode and flash mode)
Movie 1/30 - 1/2000 sec. |
| LCD Monitor |
3.0-inch Transparent LCD (approx. 920,000 dots) |
| Focus Method |
Multi AF (CCD method) / Spot AF (CCD method) / Manual Focus / Snap / Infinity (Focus lock and AF auxiliary light available.
For Multi AF and Spot AF, full-press snap and pre-AF are possible.) |
| ISO Sensitivity |
AUTO, AUTO-HI, ISO64 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 |
| Exposure Compensation |
Manual Exposure Compensation +/-2.0EV (1/3EV Steps),
Auto Bracket Function (-0.5EV, ?, +0.5EV / -0.3EV, ?, +0.3EV) |
| Exposure control method |
Program AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual Exposure |
| Shooting Mode |
Auto Shooting Mode / Program Shift Mode / Aperture Priority Mode / Shutter SpeedPriority Mode / Manual Exposure Mode / Scene Modes (Text / Movie / Skew Correction / Dynamic Range Double Shot) / My Settings Mode |
| Light Metering |
Multi (256 segments), Centre Weighted Light Metering, Spot Metering (TTL-CCD metering method, AE lock possible) |
| White Balance |
AUTO / Multi-Pattern AUTO / Outdoors / Cloudy / Incandescent / Fluorescent / Manual / Detail, White Balance Bracket Function |
| Flash Range |
Approx. 20 cm to approx. 3.0 m (ISO AUTO)
Flash compensation +/-2.0 EV (1/3 EV steps) |
| Terminals for External Flash |
Hot Shoe |
| Built-in Flash Operating Modes |
Auto (during low light and when the subject is backlit), Red-eye-Reduction, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Manual Flash, Flash Off Off |
| Recording Media |
SD memory card, SDHC memory card, Internal memory (approx. 88MB) |
| Self-timer |
Yes |
| Other Major Shooting Functions |
Continuous / S-Cont / M-Cont, Self-Timer (operation time: approx. 10 sec. / approx. 2 sec.), Interval Timer (shooting interval: 5 sec. - 1 hour (5 sec. steps), Color Bracket function, B&W (TE), Color Space Setting, Noise Reduction, Histogram, Grid Guide, Depth of Field, Electronic Level, Hot Shoe |
| Interface |
USB 2.0 (High-Speed USB) Mini-B, Mass storage / Audio Out 1.0Vp-p (75O) |
| Playback |
Auto Rotate, Grid View, Enlarged Display (maximum 16x), Resize |
| Image Size (Pixels) |
3648?736 (RAW: 4, F: 22, N: 38) / 3648?432 (RAW: 5, F: 25, N: 43) / 2736?736 (RAW: 6, F: 29, N: 50) / 3264?448 (N: 47) / 2592?944 (N: 72) / 2048?536 (N: 109) / 1280?60 (N:175) / 640?80 (N: 705) / Text: 3648?736 (38), 2048?536 (109) |
| Image Quality Modes |
F(Fine)/ N(Normal) / RAW (DNG file format) |
| Video Output |
Video signal format Switch between NTSC & PAL |
| Dimensions |
108.6 mm (W) x 59.8 mm (H) x 25.5 mm (D) (excluding projecting parts) |
| Weight |
Approx. 188 g (excluding battery, SD memory card, strap), Accessories approx. 30g (battery, strap) |
| Power Source |
1 Rechargeable battery (DB-65)
AC adapter (AC-4c option)
2 AAA alkaline dry-cell batteries
2 AAA nickel-hydrogen dry-cell batteries |
| Power Consumption |
Based on CIPA-standard Using the DB-65, approx. 370 pictures / Using AAA Dry Alkaline Battery x2, approx. 25 pictures |
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GR Digital III
