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Ricoh GR III vs GR IV: I Dismissed It Until I Shot With It

The Ricoh GRIV camera sat next to the Ricoh GRIII camera. Photographed on a black background using studio lights.

Last updated: May 20th 2026 I’ve continued to carry the GR IV with me since moving to Scotland when I want a high-quality camera but don’t want to haul larger gear around. When I heard the Ricoh GR IV announcement, I immediately jumped onto Ricoh’s website to see what had changed. I was excited — … Read more

Ricoh GR III Review: The Pocket Camera That Doesn’t Empty Your Pockets

Ricoh GRIII top view of the camera photographed on a black background.

Last updated July 2026: Finding a brand-new Ricoh GR III is increasingly difficult. The cheapest used model I could find was $1079 for a merely ‘good’ condition model from MPB and the rest, all in ‘excellent condition’ were over $1400 —more than what I paid for a brand new one a couple of years ago. … Read more

Dumaguete – June 2025 (X100VI vs GR III Real-World Testing)

Small fishing boats on the shoreline of Liloan, Cebu

Field Notes: Dumaguete – June 2025 (X100VI vs GR III) Dates: Monday 16th to Wednesday 18th June Location: Dumaguete, Philippines Conditions: Harsh sun, golden hour, low light, pre-dawn Cameras: Fujifilm X100VI and Ricoh GR III Use Cases: Street photography, travel shooting, daily carry evaluation 🗓 Monday 16th June – First Impressions Shooting started casually at … Read more