Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/03/13

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Subject: [Leica] Ricoh GR digital
From: bruce at ralgo.nl (bruce)
Date: Mon Mar 13 11:07:19 2006
References: <AB82943B-C7AB-45E8-A220-086DD7099452@mac.com>

Richard, I have just returned from a photo trade show.

One of the products I examined closely was the GR Digital. It's a  
beautifully-made product; solid body with lightly-dimpled coating,  
giving an excellent grip; large lcd to view; and small (shirt pocket  
fit).

But, I have seen no prints, results.

At the show, they launched a complete kit; including the camera, a  
wide-angle attachment lens (with hood) on the front (protruding ?  
2.5" from the body), a bright bright viewfinder with both the 21 and  
28 framing shown, wrist strap and belt carrying case. List price  
here, ? $900! Camera alone ? $635.

It's just like a mini-Leica. I even banged it down onto the table a  
few times to see just how solid ........... like a rock (to drive- 
over???).

Try and find some images to check further.

Happy hunting,
B.



On 12-mrt-2006, at 5:34, Richard Clompus wrote:

> I'm planning another motorcycle trip this Fall through southern  
> Spain.  I've considered a small digital camera instead of taking an  
> M6.  I really enjoy wide angle lenses.  Has anyone had the  
> experience of trying the new Ricoh GR digital with the 28mm lens?   
> It is not a zoom lens but a fixed focal length that is supposed to  
> deliver great images.  Never having handled one. its hard to make a  
> decision.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Richard Clompus
> Jacksonville, FL
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Replies: Reply from rangefinder at screengang.com (Didier Ludwig) ([Leica] Ricoh GR digital)
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