Abstract: Brave compact system camera innovation from Ricoh explored Interchangeable lenses with their own image sensors Lens sensor modules range from compact to APS-C formats High resolution hot-shoe mount external electronic viewfinder Compact and slim body d...
Well built, offering you great pictures as well as an innovative Lens+Censor unit design, the GXR is a camera worth to check if you want to add a compact shooter to your collection next to your DLSR.Yes, the GXR has a slower AF than your average DLSR, ...
Abstract: Mounting Excitement Ricoh's innovative GXR compact system camera gains the all-important access to ‘legacy' film lenses via a new M-mount module which incorporates its own ‘APS-C' format sensor. A key aspect of the appeal of the Micro Four Thirds form...
Abstract: The idea behind Ricoh's innovative GXR compact system camera is a good one, but some potential buyers have been put off by the lack of any ‘legacy lenses'. Now there's a new module which accepts M-bayonet lenses.It certainly wouldn't have figured in the o...
The image quality is good in ideal conditions, comparable with the best compacts from Canon and Panasonic. Images go soft in low contrast light. The lens, with its commendably modest zoom range, focuses quickly and accurately.
The price! The combination as tested costs $1350 – and that is for a compact camera. The Canon G11 and Panasonic LX3 cost hundreds of dollars less. The A12 module, with 50mm lens and APS sensor, costs $1000 – making the combination more expensive than ...
Because the GXR is unique it can’t be compared with any other camera, but also because it is unique it raises the question: Who is it for? What problem does it solve? Camera aficionados to whom we have shown the GXR all look at it and say: “Interesting...
You'll never need to worry about cleaning dust off your sensor again. Interchangeable lenses. Small footprint. Great image quality
Performance is just too slow to compare it to an SLR. Expensive
Ricoh has made a bold entry into the interchangeable lens camera market with the GXR. Fortunately, it delivers excellent images but it is an expensive investment....
Excellent performance in dim lighting, very clear images, fast shot-to-shot performance, modular design
The focussing of the A12 lens unit was slow and inaccurate, can't change focus point, manually focusing is a chore
Ricoh's GXR is a modular digital camera that's sure to make your friends ask you all about it. Paired with the A12, 50mm prime lens unit, the GXR can produce vibrant and very clear photos, but its focusing performance was a let-down. There's a still a way...
Abstract: We've covered the main features of Ricoh's GXR camera system in a separate review because it forms the basis for an entirely new system that accepts interchangeable sensor-plus-lens modules. In this review we will focus on the GR Lens A12 50mm f/2.5 Ma...
