I used the RICOH GRIII for 631 days / Long Term Review

[@iaindowling8993]

Your comment on the difference between the GR and the iPhone was the most insightful part of your video for me.

[@adriensanguinetti]

Thanks for your comment, glad it brought you valuable information :)

[@jonashuck]

Your photos taken on the GRIII are among your best in my opinion! I think you're already really good with your composition even at 28mm which is really hard to do.

[@adriensanguinetti]

Thanks Jonas, it might actually be true! Love my other cameras too though ahah

[@letran-kz7pw]

I got used to with the wide lens of the iPhone, 23mm , so 28mm of GR3 makes me hesitate

[@AllaNXIII]

Ive never paid attention to your subscriber counter and assumed it would in the 6 digits given the quality of your videos! It blows my mind how beautifuled your content is done, and the soft relaxing style is very much in line with your style of photos!

[@adriensanguinetti]

Thanks a lot Allan, hope to get there someday but I will keep making the videos in the way a like and hope for the best.

[@davevayn]

I love it too, it makes you listen to the details much more and doesn’t distract, well done! Awesome photos too.

[@Regzillaaa]

Your voice mixed with the colors you choose between chapters mixed with your photos is such a great aesthetic mix. Well done sir. I continue to get interested in this camera seeing your videos. I also admire your channel for being authentic and genuinely interested in photo/video without it being a front for other things or selling/reviewing products bowing to the algorithm.

[@lyonnewman]

These are the best photos I’ve seen taken on the ricoh! Great job man!

[@adriensanguinetti]

Thanks man!

[@wch32062]

The biggest advantage of GR3 is that people will focus more on the object of photography, composition, and color, instead of missing beautiful moments while fiddling with aperture, ISO, and shutter.

[@smaeyl]

28mm version is the best for street photography. 40mm is way too tight for me, especially considering the fact that you have no viewfinder. For candid snapshots on the go, 28mm is much easier to deal with. Finally, the wide field of view of 28mm is more challenging and will make yours photos more dynamic and original. Plus, you still have the possibility of digitally cropping to get a 35mm equivalent.

[@Joe955Ball]

I just got my GR III a week ago and I love it, it goes everywhere with me and really makes me think about my photography! Great video love seeing what other people do with this tiny camera!

[@adz-ql6kv]

i'm about to buy one. still can't decide III/x ... but i think it's going to be the III.

[@r423sdex]

Get the 28mm. I have both.

[@adriensanguinetti]

Thanks for your comment and glad you are having a good time shooting with the griii :)

[@spektrograf]

The GR family is one of the fastest camera to use with one hand. I can go from off-in-pocket to snap back to pocket and off in almost one fluid motion. I was totally surprised how fluid and intuitive-and joy-to use. I still love my RX1, but wow the GRIII was an unexpected treat and definite keeper! Well articulated video essay, as usual!

[@adriensanguinetti]

Thanks for your comment :)

[@zemunboy]

Stunning photos. Gr seems like an extension of your vision of the world. Literally 👌🌄

[@FrankDavalos]

Your edits are beautiful man -- They really offer a great example of what you can achieve with the little beast!

[@adriensanguinetti]

Thanks Frank!

[@LimitedWard]

That point about reviewing photos on the LCD screen is so true! I have the GR IIIx and I'm constantly amazed by how much better my photos look when I review them on my computer rather than on-camera.

[@adriensanguinetti]

Glad to see I am not the only one haha :)

[@ROBUTERU]

I think the Ricoh GRIII is the "cheap" version of the Leica Q. The quality image is amazing + your photos sells me the camera instantly. Great video!

[@davidholt8937]

Having the GRIIIx always in my pocket and editing in Lightroom on my phone have been game changing for me

[@geogu3images]

That combo can also be used together with the Ricoh Image Synch App as a stealthy combo for street. I’m doing a coffee shop project where I grab a coffee, sit with a view of the pastry case and place my GR3x on the table focused toward my ‘subjects’. Then connect the GR to my iPhone and the App. Now I control the camera via the iPhone/App. To the people around me I’m just looking at my phone. It’s amazing to watch people’s body language as they choose a pastry.. and mostly I ask permission from the shop owner to be safe.

[@adriensanguinetti]

Very powerful and agile combo indeed ;)

[@edencalgie1996]

love the video, your photography is a pleasure to behold, i especially liked that you showed images, which is what we really wanna see, rather than your face for the entire video, perfect length to not get bored and see some of your work, insightful and concise. subbed

[@johnbarben]

I’ve had my GRiii for 2 years and have really come to love it’s features and output. I have a range of other cameras both analogue and digital - but the GRiii and Lightroom on my phone make it the choice for travel photos. The images are good enough to have been included in exhibitions and books - and for those street compositions that need a bit of length I have a user setting based on a 50mm crop. Great videos and your images are fabulous. I’m a fan.

[@adriensanguinetti]

Totally agree with what you said, thanks for commenting :)

[@Yoko.Kurama]

Have you had any dust issues?

[@johnbarben]

@@Yoko.Kuramano I’ve been happy that I have had no dust problems. I always carry my camera in a small Jessop’s case that fits into my belt - I don’t carry it in my pocket.

[@VOByRobbins]

I agree with others, your photos taken using this camera are amazing, best I've seen as well when looking at reviews on it! Well done, you sooo have the eye!! I'm going to look at your other videos, very impressed!

[@adriensanguinetti]

Thanks a lot for your comment! :)

[@DenizBoz]

At 10:17, it's very interesting to hear it coming from you because I was very indecisive between the GR III and GR IIIx, and one reason why I went with the original was the photos you have taken with it. They are beautiful and have always inspired me to take photos with a 28mm focal length. As someone who has watched most of your videos in the last year, I also humbly believe that the photos you have taken with this 28mm camera were among your very best.

[@slothsarecool]

Wow your photos are really fantastic! Great job, also Japan is so aesthetically pleasing 😳

[@adriensanguinetti]

Thank you so much!! Yes I am lucky to be here, it's beautiful

[@sandrajagodzinska9686]

This video has fully convinced me to pick this model up. Thank you for all the details

[@adriensanguinetti]

Glad I could help!

[@erguncoruh]

This is the most insightful video that answered all of my questions regarding gr3 vs gr3x. Thank you.

[@JessDemant]

I have both Ricoh cameras, and they are the reason I no longer use my full frame equipment as much as I used to

[@adriensanguinetti]

With both of them you can cover so much! Jealous haha

[@wilfriedklein1467]

Japan look like pretty photogenic, an hello from the Wallis Canton where I'm use to live. Keep going yours videos are pleasant to watch and the reviews 👌👌👌

[@adriensanguinetti]

Thanks for your support :)

[@jfdewoluwe]

I finally bought a GR3 for my next trip to Japan. I own a 2015 Canon G7X and absolutely love the pocket size, tilt screen and zoom but wanted a better sensor. I considered the Sony A7IV but I know it's way to big for my taste. Your video convinced me this was the right choice and I'm looking forward to try the Ricoh.

[@adriensanguinetti]

Thanks for commenting, I hope you will have a good time with the RICOH :)

[@ThreadingEgo]

Fantastic video and wonderful images to show the true power of the GR3. I’ve owned a GR3 for around a year now and only now I’m starting to see how special it is. I was originally shooting on a x100t and sadly I dropped it one day and broke it. I wanted the x100f but I couldn’t justify paying a rediculous price for a second hand one. I eventually found the GR3 and decided that it was my next step in my photography journey. It was different from what I was used to and at first I didn’t like it. But after a few months of relying on it, I began to just fall in love with it in ways I never could with the x100f. I highly reccomend this camera to anyone that is trying to just on the x100 series hype. You will not be disappointed by the Ricoh GR3 or the GR3x

[@tizio54]

Excellent informative review, a very nice way for me to celebrate the arrival of my own GR iii x today.

[@adriensanguinetti]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@A1000Truths]

I just ordered this camera. Can't wait to get it and have it as my EDC. I'm sure a new one is around the corner but happy to get this one.

[@adriensanguinetti]

Nice! If a new one comes it will not make the griii a bad camera, it is already awesome

[@バンシンオウ]

This is so coincidental! I was searching for information on the GR3 camera on Chinese video websites and came across many of your videos. Later, I searched for information on the GR3 on KZbin and found your videos again. And then, I realized you live in Hiroshima. I am currently studying at the East Hiroshima campus of Hiroshima University and have just bought my first camera. I hope to have the chance to communicate with you.

[@adriensanguinetti]

Hahaha what a coincidence! sure would be glad to meet you

[@facelessnameless4040]

Best review of the GRiii I have watched.

[@adriensanguinetti]

Thanks :))

[@-grey]

Spending $1000 on the GR is a certain mindset that I think you can only respect if you have already spent $1000 on a GR. 😂 I swear there is a composition style to the GR images that is very different to images from other cameras, and makes them feel unique. Maybe it's the agility of it all once it becomes an extension of your awareness. I think it permits a little more impulsivity, and with that; authentic perspective. I have the XF16f2.8 to try and imitate the same thing but a little wider, and it doesn't. It still feels like I'm operating or interfacing with something, rather than doing anything intuitively. It's why I think I would rather become an expert with the GR than any other camera. It really feels like it becomes invisible to not only subjects but the photographer too.

[@adriensanguinetti]

Totally agree with you. I have some pictures over the months using the griii that I know I would never have taken with any other camera.

[@ArchiesLens]

I just love the Ricoh gr so much. Great review!🌸✨

[@adriensanguinetti]

Thanks! Glad you liked it :)

[@albert-zn3bp]

Most insightful review ever

[@adriensanguinetti]

Thanks! Glad it helped

[@genon2]

Thanks for this review ! I received mine today. I can't wait to test it in the real world :D

[@adriensanguinetti]

Hope you will have fun with it :)

[@johncfaust]

9:58. Chefs kiss

[@HatefYaminiOnline]

Excellent overview. Thank you.

[@k3rkis]

quality shots in the video. i think i'd watch the whole video again just to see them one more time

[@adriensanguinetti]

Wow, thanks!

[@laurentnostitz5465]

congrats! you channel is growing! 😊😊😊

[@adriensanguinetti]

Thanks! It is growing at a very nice pace, thanks for engaging :)

[@RobertoOrtizFalagan]

The RAW files from this camera are fantastic. You are right that they are somehow easier to process than other RAW files, and I also don't know why. Perhaps because they are native DNGs and Lightroom "knows" them better?

[@adriensanguinetti]

That may be the reason! Thanks for engaging

[@m0rrr]

Thank you sooo much for this review! I LOVE your colors big time!!

[@bigbarkingdog2010]

Helpful. I bought one a couple years ago but don't use it often. Perhaps I should give it another try. Keep producing videos and sharing. Thank you.

[@adriensanguinetti]

Glad it was helpful!

[@eveanddell]

Such a great review. I was looking between this and the Leica DLux-7. Your photos are fantastic I have to say! I'm still a beginner in LR but am excited to learn.

[@adriensanguinetti]

Thanks for your comment, appreciated :)

[@danielmorales9924]

High quality review! Inspirational.

[@adriensanguinetti]

Thanks Daniel, I see you watched this too now. Which one of the GR are you going to get?

[@danielmorales9924]

@@adriensanguinetti I ordered the 28mm! Ultimately, I just found that I enjoyed the 28mm perspective of photos taken by others more that the 40mm photos I saw. Feels like I’ll get more flexibility, even though it may be challenging. Now just waiting for it to come off of backorder! 😂 I’ll definitely be watching more of your videos on settings and looking into your presets!

[@definingslawek4731]

What I don’t understand is why it’s not possible to make a full frame one today, the lens on the original 35mm film one looks like the same size if not smaller. Full frame lenses in general today look way larger than they used to be in the film days. (I’m not certain though because I haven’t lived the film days)

[@homecareful]

Loved your commentary and especially your photographs. It has me interested in the GR line and of course, I've subscribed. There is something I see in your photos that is hard to describe, it involves the mix of fine detail in smoothness. Reminds me of Norman Seeff (although he almost always shoots in monochrome)

[@adriensanguinetti]

Thanks Edward, really appreciated

[@Michel-r6m]

On my EOS M (the first) I set aperture and shutter and let the iso float (to max 3200). Very relaxing to use with 22mm f2.0 Great to have a high quality pocketable camera 🤠

[@EmFarber]

Love your stuff bro ♥️

[@signature103]

Nice long term review! I would have said the same thing about the GRD3 as well except for the small sensor. And great to see Hiroshima photos.

[@farouk6564]

Les photos magnifiques franchement bravo!

[@adriensanguinetti]

Merci Farouk!

[@redsquarejay]

Am i right in saying this little camera creates results you that you would only find in super expencive dslrs?

[@goopcat]

I’m on day 361 (consecutive shooting days) 15,000+ pics. It’s ideal for everyday.

[@adriensanguinetti]

Impressive! You can make big progress with having such regular photography practice. Thanks for commenting

[@nwmi23]

Any dust related issues with the sensor? I really want this camera, but I have heard too many horror stories regarding the dust.

[@goopcat]

@@nwmi23 day 399 of shooting everyday abs still no major issues. Happy

[@GabrieleRivoli]

Hi great video and great review, not too technical but still very detailed! Your pictures, and the main video too, look like you use some sort of blooming filter, is it possible to add one on this camera? or you achieve that look just with lightroom and DNGs?

[@gainde1137]

I think the biggest advantaged of compact cameras is that you become almost invisible in street photograpy compared when shooting with a DSLM. There are also better ergonomics and less artificial JPG processing compared to a smartphone.

[@KingFiercer_zip]

Facts. People notice me even with a small mirrorless camera like Fuji X-E1 (with EVF), but my compact XF10 camera is usually mistaken for a phone or not noticed at all when I using it.

[@WatchDSSID]

A very good and well balanced assessment - thanks

[@adriensanguinetti]

Welcome :)

[@adz-ql6kv]

"it's mostly plastic"... everyone else has said that it's made of magnesium alloy.

[@paolojay]

When you hold the griii and griiix the griii is significantly lighter and feels almost plastic like

[@delukxy]

@@paolojay The X is 5 grams heavier than the standard III . With battery and SD card 257g and 262g. Probably partly due to the lens change. Lens Construction III - 6 elements in 4 groups (2 aspherical lens elements) IIIX - 7 elements in 5 groups (2 aspherical lens elements) The X is also 2mm wider.

[@CianMcsweeney]

Magnesium alloy does tend to feel very plasticy though, ofc I don't expect brass or anything crazy on a compact camera, but it would nice if it felt less flimsy

[@RobertoOrtizFalagan]

@@CianMcsweeney I don't know if it's magnesium or plastic, but the camera doesn't feel flimsy or cheap at all.

[@thomasjessen]

Would you buy it today or wait for a new model?

[@adriensanguinetti]

I think yes, we don't know yet when the next one will come and I don't think the GR III will lose too much value even after the announcement of its successor

[@Madddy68]

Thanks for your Videos and i love your incredible pics!!!!

[@adriensanguinetti]

Thank you so much!

[@kfsumo]

So true about not trusting the LCD to judge photos!

[@MRCHAT32]

Beautifull photos !!! I´m considering to buy this cámera, but I don´t find information about the memory card. ¿what type is the best, and what is the maximum GB that this camera suport?

[@murph6547]

amazing photos mate,which film sim ??? do you think 28mm is wide enough for travel ?

[@robertf57]

Great review. What do you use to edit your pictures? Thanks.

[@dmitryamkhir8529]

Really cool pics dude!

[@adriensanguinetti]

Thanks!

[@ShutterButtonPresser]

Nice review. Got an OG GR & IIIx. Best combo IMO.

[@adriensanguinetti]

Seems like a nice combo indeed!!

[@johncvelasco]

Body is not plastic but per Ricoh website: "A magnesium alloy body was adopted for its light and tough properties and for its high durability."

[@macalabs4569]

Love your channel, photos and videos Adrien, I own a GR3X and love that too:) Out of ciuriosity at 1:29 is that Bratislava?

[@adriensanguinetti]

Thanks! Nope it was in Geneva Switzerland ;)

[@adrianaryobismojauw7760]

Hey! I just boght my ricoh griii been wondering, i have set my settings in u1 . When i set my iso and its friends i took the shoot but when i saw in my media it was diffrent then what i saw and i set in shoot preview. Please help me with this situation 😢😊

[@neilsmietanski1899]

personnellement je déteste vraiment profondement l'editing, ce que j'aime c'est réussir à prendre des beaux moment, l'échange que ça peut procurer etc. ce que j'aime c'est le terrain et utiliser mon appareil et donc pour moi exporter un jpeg déjà correct même si c'est pas parfait tant pis c'est le moment etc qui la rend mieux. Tu penses que c'est un appareil approprier pour ? merci pour cette superbe vidéo en tout cad

[@PhotoMarlon]

Great video Adrien. Very helpful! I am considering getting this camera and was wondering about the AF. How does it compare to your Fujifilm? Thanks for the info.

[@adriensanguinetti]

It is slower definitely, compared to a bigger Fuji like the xe4 xt4 etc... but it still does the job

[@kev16]

Still worth it to buy at retail today in 2023? Im worried that its been out for over 3 years. And if i buy now they will announce the gr4

[@adriensanguinetti]

I have made no research so I don't when a potential gr4 will be released. But even if it is soon, the gr3 will still be a fantastic camera, today, tomorrow and in 5 years.

[@Deetroiter]

If you like the way a cameras photos look, time isn’t going to change anything. I have a 10+ year old digital camera I use almost every day…the photos have never changed :) If you like it, buy it!

[@kev16]

@@Deetroiter haha I agree it's more like the mind game of pay retail today and then it drops 30% tomorrow situation. To your point, if the gr4 was announced today I'd still buy the gr3 at the discounted price today

[@johncvelasco]

Agree, video is no go with this camera but good news is you can reassign the video button as a shortcut, for example, to the 35mm crop if you use it often.

[@deepikashetty6198]

The pictures shown in the raw files section are edited or straight from the camera?

[@451804]

I have seen reference to a DOF setting within the SNAP distance. I am in North America. We do not appear to have a DOF option, only Aperture, which shows the distance and "green" bar on the left side of the screen. Is this a feature not available here, or was this changed in a firmware update, since there have been quite a few?

[@451804]

Ahh, I found it, that is a P Mode Setting, clearly not available in Av or Tv mode... Thanks for showing me something new after 3 years of using the GR;s

[@andremacaneiro2602]

Hi Do you use any preset from the camera to take your pictures or all your editing part comes after taking the pictures? Wanted to know if you could give any tip in the configuration, your pictures are lovely, I loved the aesthetics. Thanks

[@adriensanguinetti]

I shoot RAW and edit my pictures after shooting all the time. I use my Presets available on my website to edit them ;)

[@milkbunnies]

I'm in Japan at the end of November for a few weeks. What are the chances I can pick one of these up 2nd hand?

[@adriensanguinetti]

I think they are quite easy to find in Japan 2nd hand

[@okyeabuddyguy]

Do you have some sample images using the crop mode on the GR III? Would love to see those files to get a sense of how much perceived quality is lost.

[@kennethmyrez]

4:07 this shot is amazing

[@adriensanguinetti]

Thanks! Quite happy with that one .)

[@alexis48399]

Hi, thank you for this video ! I would like to ask you about the crop mode 35mm. Did you tried it ? it's really hard to find on youtube a feedback on this topic. Thank you !

[@adriensanguinetti]

Yes I did, I think the 35mm crop mode is usable. The 50mm is too cropped and you loose to much resolution. But since it is just a crop you won't have the same look at a real 35mm, not the same compression and bokeh.

[@alexis48399]

@@adriensanguinetti thanks for your feedback, just got mine a week ago in spain. And as a professional photographer, I am impressed by the quality of this little beast. totaly worth the price

[@MrSodaBelly]

I want this camera but with a view finder and flash

[@frankiesebadoh]

you've inspired me to pickup my camera again

[@adriensanguinetti]

Glad to hear that!!

[@valtat8423]

FANTASTICH !

[@markototev]

What about the differences between III, urban, diary, street, etc?

[@adriensanguinetti]

They are basically the same, just the body has special colors

[@leescanlan4995]

Ive just ordered a GrIII and I’m finding your videos most inspiring. Also curious to what you capture your video footage on. It’s very smooth. Thanks

[@islandcoco]

It is magnesium alloy body - I have been using it for more than ten years now

[@Holzi4000]

Does anyone of you get the error "unable to store image" after you take a picture? Don't know why this keeps poping up. Can't take any pictures anymore. Tried to format the sd card, firmware update etc. but nothing works

[@3goodeyes]

A truly pocketable camera feels like such a treat to have. Would you ever consider anything a smidge bigger with interchangeable lenses? Like a micro four thirds body

[@adriensanguinetti]

I also have the Xe4 that is a perfect size interchangeable lens camera and APSC

[@3goodeyes]

@@adriensanguinetti oh dang! Haha yeah I forgot about that one. Your gear has really grown too.

[@Antarien]

I enjoyed looking at your photos ❤ thank you for the review. I’m a new owner of this camera and I’m pretty sure that there is a lot of fun using recipes for jpg, do you think they worth using them? I don’t like post processing 😂 well, I can do it because I’ve been taking photos for more than ten years with my canon 5mk4 but this one I bought to have daily and street photos without much effort.

[@weirdguy2849]

Hello. Is it ok for beginners? Im not specialist in Snap Focus. Ty!

[@adriensanguinetti]

Yes it is, and the snap focus is only one of the function but there are other focus mode easier to use for beginners

[@raika19eighty6]

Also a Ricoh GR user here in Japan. Sad though cuz my screws were loose and now are gone. Have you had any problems with the screws on the chassis?

[@adriensanguinetti]

Never heard of that. I did not have this issue on my GR

[@cccycling5835]

Great video! I didn’t clean my D5000 for 9 years!

[@satyarod]

Beautiful images!!

[@dizco4life]

2:59 OMG 😻

[@Aswinishere]

Superbes couleurs, la composition aussi. Je me tâte à peut-être l'acheter. Je cherchais un fuji (X100V, XE4) mais vu le stock nul je regarde vers Ricoh maintenant.

[@matthewgraham1923]

Hi Adrien, I’m looking to get into photography.primarily will be for family life. Would you consider the griii to be a good starting point. My other considerations are a little bigger Fuji XT30 or Sony a6400. Any feedback would be appreciated

[@adriensanguinetti]

A griii can be a good starting point with the fixed lens so you don't have to think twice about what lens to choose. You just grab the camera and focus on your family moments, emotions and try capturing them. But then if you want more flexibility the Fuji or Sony you are looking for are very good starting points too!

[@etienneportail5122]

Great photos !

[@adriensanguinetti]

Many thanks!

[@pawel8365]

I'll echo everyone else's comments, great review and insights.

[@perlasngsilanganan9659]

More importantly, how about the dust issues and stuck shutter issue that plagued the previous GR? Any experience here from anyone? I had two Ricoh GR who eventually died due to the stuck shutter issue.

[@adriensanguinetti]

No issue after two years with my GRIII ;)

[@cesarcantero]

Can you apply se recipes before you took the shot?

[@andrewc9343]

great video, love my gr3x. what's the name of that first song with the piano btw?

[@chim7913]

What is the camera brand can you write for me please

[@ThePaulStanford]

RICOH

[@barret8]

The price argument, while valid, is irrelevant I think because there is no alternative. There is no other camera that can do what GR can. There is no competition. Sure, you have lots of cameras that are technically superior in one area or another, but nothing comes close in terms of portability. Many times I had my second, 'better' camera sitting at home, while GR was always in my pocket. It's obvious which camera gets used more. I shoot only extremely hard B&W but having raw, I can create whatever look I want in post. I encourage you to explore focus options, having used the camera for almost two years, only recently I discovered new ways of using touch to set and lock focus. This is truly an amazing camera. I wish I had IIIx as well... (And yes, video mode is useless and should be removed) (In terms of value: GR III is valued more used now, than what it cost when it was announced new. maybe because of low supply/high demand/external economy factors)

[@KingFiercer_zip]

Fujifilm XF10 - same 28mm f/2.8, it has snap focus too. The image quality may be a little inferior (corners), but the camera does its job perfectly. And it's metallic and looks pretty to me.

[@IAcePTI]

As some one that is paranoic about this camera and the sensor dust problem... did yours get dust problems? allrady spent 100€+ to protect the dam camera that i still waiting for it to arrive :| . Edit: ok nvm... u answered in the video xD