Why the RICOH GR IIIx is Great for Beginners

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I think the biggest distinction for me is what my mental focus is on at 40 or 28. 40 for me is about portraits - or faces and details. One particular thing catches your eye, and you get it. I check what I can leave out of the frame. 28 for me is about landscapes - or spaces and context. The whole vibe grabs you, and you work the scene to get as much of it as possible. I check what I can get into the frame. You can do either with both of focal lengths, but I feel it's about preparing your headspace. Much like how putting on a uniform mentally prepares you for school.

[@EYExplore]

This is a good way to look at the two FOVs. :)

[@anonymous7851]

I've been going back and forth about the gr iii vs the x and this video was super helpful as a beginner! Knowing how to get the same picture with the different cameras (esp since there's only one variable) made me realize how I'm probably not as comfortable right now being so close to subjects/obejcts and where I would naturally tend to take photos from. iirc most smart phone cameras are at 28mm so while the quality is not the same, I can practice with that distancing (without zooming ofc) and see which focal length works better. Thank you!

[@_g_r_u_m_p]

I’ve read that about 1.5/1.6 zoom with the phone is really similar to 40mm so you can try both and see which you like better.

[@abchappell01]

That was a wonderful presentation. I have the gr3, but that 40mm view and not having to get so close to people sounds really nice.

[@EYExplore]

Glad you enjoyed it! :)

[@JP1050x]

In my GR3, I set U1 to 28, U2 to 35 crop, and U3 to 50 crop. I generally just stick to 28 though because it’s easier to nail focus at 28mm.

[@neilpiper9889]

I still have my 8.1 megapixel Ricoh gr digital camera from 2006. I mostly have it on the black and white setting. It has a 5.9mm f2. 4 28mm equivalent lens. Perfect stealth camera. I use auto focus not snap shot. I also have a Ricoh automatic watch from the 1990s.

[@millicentrose2099]

I enjoy watching your videos. I’m learning. I hope you find some time to create a video explaining the different metering modes in GRIII.

[@diegomayafotografia8856]

I love how you can use the two Ricoh cameras easely because they are so small and you can keep one in your pocket while shooting with the other.

[@EYExplore]

Totally! Just gotta be careful not to drop one. :)

[@dmitriysmirnov3146]

Love your channel, so informative and useful!

[@TimParker]

Thanks as always Lukasz! Any chance you can do a future video on 'Snap Distance Priority' please?

[@EYExplore]

I think that's a good idea! I have the update in my camera but haven't played around with it yet!

[@hannahshipman]

This was really helpful for me. Thank you!

[@wayansamuel8763]

Was looking for vids on the GRiiix and came across this and no shit was just thinking of you today of when I did a foto tour around Shinjuku with you 6yrs ago. Im back in Japan now and the yen is good for me hehe! Hope ur doin well Lukasz 🙌🏻🙏

[@stream8720]

I just bought my gr3x. I do find that the area where my thumb rest and the top right corner of the screen gets hot after leaving the camera on for 10min. Do you experience the same issue?

[@360cbfoto]

❤ Beautiful colours. Are these images SOOC or edited?

[@EYExplore]

I always shoot in raw and edit in ACR. The edits are not very heavy but noticeable when compared with the raw.

[@timdoom]

you shoot raw? what are your fave image settings?

[@m47d48xt]

Hi Lukasz, have you tried out the new 'snap focus priority mode' that came with the recent firmware upgrade? Do you think that it would be a possible alternative to pre-focussing? Also, would you consider using 'highlight priority' metering mode for those evening shots with the pools of reflected light?

[@EYExplore]

Although I've installed the firmware I haven't tried it yet. I have been using the 3.5m zone on the GR3x. I'd say it's the ideal zone for a full frame 40mm FOV.

[@JP1050x]

Have you tried long press snap? Killer feature for me in my GR3.

[@brianhuffman821]

Thanks for the video. The tips about the length was really helpful in what to look for since over the weekend I've been looking heavily into street camera, but can't justify spending for some of these newer ones. I was wondering if you could recommend an older inexpensive one that has similar features ie: min shutter speed on aperture priority, max/min ISO, simple lens (though I have not decided if I want a removable lens or not) and not a lot of features that a hobbyist would ever use. Thank you

[@matthenderson0818]

What lens do you guys use for your Z50 to record the video? I really enjoy watching these.

[@Blackmind0]

the last weeks i have still seen a lot of vids about the ricoh gr3...often i heart about the dust sucking lens....this is the only thing that stops me now to buy this cam...what about this story? greets bm

[@aaronalfano35mm]

Nice video Lukasz. I like that small grey bag you are carrying. Where did you get it?

[@EYExplore]

Thank you! It's from a company called Squalo Works, but I don't think it's available outside of Japan.

[@aaronalfano35mm]

@@EYExplore Thanks Lukasz!

[@FaithfulFrets]

Do you ever find yourself missing the viewfinder or not really?

[@EYExplore]

Only when it's extremely bright outside and I have trouble seeing the screen, but this is pretty rare. In general, when I use my GR, I go with the flow that it provides. I like being able to wave it around at arm's length and use it an extension of the hand. When I use a camera with a viewfinder, it's like an extension of the eye. Both have their place and are fun in their own ways. :)

[@iam_nick]

Question - Places like Japan isnt it not too great for the 'zoom' range?

[@EYExplore]

I don't see why Japan specifically would not be great. It's works well!

[@Anton-oy3vm]

I'd be scared to just point my camera so close to a person the way he took a shot of that dude eating at 3:26 because I for sure don't want some random stranger pointing his camera at me.

[@FenwayJazzJam]

nice

[@resiek80]

Nie zgodzę się z tym iż podchodzenie bliżej z szerszym kątem to wyznacznik zaawansowania fotografa. Bresson miał swoje 50mm. Nie ma czegoś takiego jak ogniskowa dla początkujących. Skąd ten pomysł? Street nie ma żadnych sztywnych zasad, a tym bardziej określenia samej ogniskowej która jest bardziej lub mniej. 28mm to zwyczajnie inna ogniskowa która pokazuje co innego niż 40mm.

[@Square-Atom]

GR IIIx for beginner is really a pricey choice

[@alondusk33]

Perhaps he should have said 40mm is a good focal length for street photography beginners. Seems that’s what he meant

[@EYExplore]

@@alondusk33 Precisely! :)

[@eliott7042]

how can u say that it's for beginners when the camera cost 1K

[@EYExplore]

I mean, that doesn't seem relevant. How rich someone is has nothing to do with their photographic skill. On workshops I've done I've met plenty of beginners with cameras that cost 10k (and more when add in lenses). But sure, if budget is tight and you don't know if you'll be doing photography for years and years to come, then it's best to just start with something else. To me, the price of the camera is not intrinsic to the camera and how we shoot it. It's possible to get the same camera second-hand in a few years for a lower price, for example. Yet, even if the price changes, the camera will be the same. That's what I focus on. :)

[@biosfearmag]

Instagram 💩

[@AlejandroRamos-im4to]

I'm sorry to disagree. Myself I am not a beginner and even though it is a great camera I find the dials and menus kinda weird, confusing.

[@m47d48xt]

Have you tried using the custom modes? It means studying the manual but I have found them useful. I frequently forget when I am walking around how to change a setting and I also frequently forget to check the settings before I take a shot, so I mess up a lot of pictures! When I bought a GR3x I took some pictures on a sunny day, fiddling with the settings till I found something I liked. I saved it to the U1 custom mode as 'Sunny' and now, when its a sunny day I just dial up U1 and try not to touch anything while taking pictures. If I do, I turn it off U1 then back again so it restores something that works. There's U2 and U3 of course for other common situations

[@AlejandroRamos-im4to]

@@m47d48xt Good tip, I'll try it 👍 Thanks for your comment!

[@ThierryLothon]

Mask 👎

[@joeriherremans1980]

Hey Lukasz I am new to the Ricoh GR world can I also follow you on Instagram?