Ricoh GR II Camera Announced, Specs, Pre-order for $796.95
Ricoh GR II Digital Camera has been officially announced, now it is available for pre-order at B&H and Adorama for $796.95. The Ricoh GR II features a large 16.2 MP APS-C CMOS sensor, built-in Wi-Fi and NFC connectivity, providing high-resolution images with low noise at up to ISO 25600. The GR II is the smallest premium compact with DSLR image quality, making it ideal for advanced photographers who want the quality of an SLR camera but the portability of a smart phone.
Pre-order links:
Ricoh GR II: $796.95 at B&H Photo, Adorama.
Ricoh GR II Digital Camera Key Features:
- 16.2 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
- No Optical Low-Pass Filter
- GR ENGINE V Image Processor
- GR 28mm f/2.8 Lens (35mm Equivalent)
- High-Speed AF System
- Wireless Flash Control
- 3.0″ 1230k-Dot LCD Screen
- Full HD Video Recording at 30 fps
- Built-In Wi-Fi Connectivity with NFC
- ISO 25600 and 4 fps Continuous Shooting
Features:
- High-quality, high-resolution: The GR 18.3mm F2.8 lens is a compact, high-performance GR lens with a focal length of 28mm (in the 35mm format). The GR II also boasts a large, APS-C-size CMOS image sensor with approximately 16.2 effective megapixels. Equal in imaging area to the type used for most PENTAX digital SLR models, the sensor combined with the GR lens assures exceptional image quality.
- High-speed: The GR II’s high-speed AF system can focus in a mere 0.2 seconds, thanks to the optimization of its lens drive mechanism and AF algorithm, and it also has a one second start up and shut down time. Further, with the GR II users can go instantly from the play back mode to shooting by half pressing on the shutter release button.
- Pocket-sized: Even though it incorporates a host of Wi-Fi functions, the GR II comes in the same size as the previous GR model. Its exterior housing is made of lightweight, high-rigidity magnesium alloy, while its grip is shaped for easy, comfortable hold, and features a control button layout that enables simple one-hand operation.
- Expanded creative functionality: The GR II provides a total of 17 effect modes with six new modes added including: Clarity, Brilliance, Bright, Portrait, Vibrant and HDR Tone. The new GR II also includes a full range of shooting functions including an in-camera RAW data development function, full HD movie recording for high-quality, extended videos; and, wireless control of PENTAX AF360FGZII & AF540FGZII external flashes.
Specs:
Price | |
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MSRP | $799/£599 |
Body type | |
Body type | Large sensor compact |
Body material | Magnesium alloy |
Sensor | |
Max resolution | 4928 x 3264 |
Other resolutions | 3:2 (3936 x 2608, 2912 x 1936, 1280 x 864), 4:3 (4352 x 3264, 3488 x 2068, 2592 x 1936x 1152 x 864), 1:1 (3264 x 3264, 1936 x 1936, 864 x 864) |
Image ratio w:h | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 |
Effective pixels | 16 megapixels |
Sensor photo detectors | 17 megapixels |
Sensor size | APS-C (23.7 x 15.7 mm) |
Sensor type | CMOS |
Processor | GR Engine V |
Color space | sRGB |
Color filter array | Primary color filter |
Image | |
ISO | Auto, 100-25600 |
White balance presets | 10 |
Custom white balance | Yes |
Image stabilization | No |
Uncompressed format | RAW |
File format |
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Optics & Focus | |
Focal length (equiv.) | 28 mm |
Optical zoom | 1× |
Maximum aperture | F2.8 – F16.0 |
Autofocus |
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Autofocus assist lamp | Yes |
Manual focus | Yes |
Normal focus range | 30 cm (11.81″) |
Macro focus range | 10 cm (3.94″) |
Number of focus points | 9 |
Screen / viewfinder | |
Articulated LCD | Fixed |
Screen size | 3″ |
Screen dots | 1,230,000 |
Touch screen | No |
Screen type | TFT LCD |
Live view | Yes |
Viewfinder type | Optical (optional) |
Photography features | |
Minimum shutter speed | 300 sec |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 sec |
Exposure modes |
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Built-in flash | Yes |
Flash range | 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) |
External flash | Yes (via hot shoe) |
Flash modes | Auto, Flash On, Flash Synchro., Manual Flash, Red-Eye Flash Auto, Red-Eye Flash On, Red-Eye Flash Synchro, Wireless |
Flash X sync speed | 1/2000 sec |
Continuous drive | 4.0 fps |
Self-timer | Yes |
Metering modes |
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Exposure compensation | ±4 (at 1/3 EV steps) |
AE Bracketing | ±4 |
WB Bracketing | Yes |
Videography features | |
Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p, 24p) |
Format | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone | Stereo |
Speaker | Mono |
Storage | |
Storage types | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage included | 54MB |
Connectivity | |
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
HDMI | Yes |
Microphone port | No |
Headphone port | No |
Wireless | Built-In |
Wireless notes | 802.11b/g/n with NFC |
Remote control | Yes (wired or via smartphone) |
Physical | |
Environmentally sealed | No |
Battery | Battery Pack |
Battery description | DB-65 lithium-ion battery & charger |
Battery Life (CIPA) | 320 |
Weight (inc. batteries) | 251 g (0.55 lb / 8.85 oz) |
Dimensions | 117 x 83 x 35 mm (4.61 x 3.27 x 1.38″) |
Other features | |
Orientation sensor | Yes |
GPS | None |