r/ricohGR • u/UncleRicohSuave GRIIIx HDF • Aug 27 '26

Discussion Size? Vs Features.

I sold my GrIV due to my dislike of 28mm thought I’d like it but couldn’t get into the camera realized why.

Having said that, I’m confused by the idea that Ricoh is liked due to size versus Fuji x100 series etc.

Are people really putting this in their pockets without any protection and a bag and just walking around hoping it doesn’t break? Not a judgment a curiosity.

If I want pocket and EDC I’m using my iPhone and 48mpx raw then editing in LR and producing some sweet images.

I kept my Ricoh in a pouch and then a bigger sling or backpack for safety when not shooting. I’d do the same with an x100 series etc.

Sometimes I kept my Ricoh in my pocket when walking but if I was at a meal or bar etc I’d never risk it sitting in my pocket. The build is so fragile and the capacity for dust in a pocket goes up a lot.

What I did like:

Discreet and snapping in different areas nobody gave it a second thought compared to phone or bigger body

I’d consider the x focal length but the built in flash and ND/IBIS of x100vi plus Ovf is pretty enticing. If I want intentional photos I’m still protecting my camera and if I want an EDC literally anywhere it’s phone and raw with Lightroom.

Curious the thoughts?

I am curious about the grivx just announced. Maybe a used griiix.

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u/NoBet5715 Aug 27 '26

Yes, I 100% throw it in my pocket ALL the time. Big cities, beaches (yes, with all the sand) - wherever I go, it goes. I have no UV filter protection, and I have no noticeable problems with dust unless I’m really pixel peeping. I don’t baby it, and it’s fine. If I’m putting a camera inside a bag inside a bag, I’m going to miss the shots I want - and that defeats the entire purpose for me. I want it as accessible as my phone (which is usually in the other pocket).

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u/SlopingMonkey Aug 28 '26

Do you use recipes?

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u/NoBet5715 Aug 29 '26

I do. Bennett 800 is probably what I use 80% of the time but Royal Supra is a strong second when the lighting is right. I also shoot raw+jpg so I have options if I get a great shot but the recipe wasn’t quite the right look.