

The process wasn’t completely straight forward though, mostly because the camera had a 28mm fixed wide-angle lens. The Ricoh GR III’s non-intimidating size had really proven itself. The often sweaty, exhausting and the “neighborhood giving weird looks” walk simply vanished. It resulted in some very high-quality images. I took this APS-C compact out and about to shoot in a range of settings. Compared to bigger DSLRs or other bulky cameras, this little guy is light and compact. From my experience, the Ricoh GR III is a dainty camera that’s portable and easy to use. If flexibility and multiple lenses are a requirement for you, then unfortunately, the Ricoh GR III isn’t the camera for you. When buying a camera, most people have a couple of deciding factors in their mind, such as whether they like interchangeable lenses or if they want something more flexible. Is it truly different? How good is it? Who is the Ricoh GR III made for? However, I still had the chance to experience the camera in all its might. Unfortunately, due to COVID and California wildfires, I wasn’t able to capture typical “street” photos. After hearing much about it, I decided to get my hands on it to see what this camera brings to the table.

It’s compact, it’s stealthy, it’s incredible in quality - the Ricoh GR III has undoubtedly been a hot topic for photographers of all calibers.
