Autofocusing is one area where the GR III represents a major leap forwards for the GR series, as it now features a hybrid phase detection and contrast detection system that is claimed to improve the speed and accuracy of the autofocus. there's an area of the same material and a slight protrusion which combine together to act as a thumb Federation of Hiking. They may not be reproduced without permission. The French Federation of Hiking, state-approved, includes organizations that create and maintain hiking routes on GR®, PR® and They say the best camera is the one you have with you - should you take the GR III on your next excursion? The GR III features a hybrid AF system combining a contrast-type AF mechanism superior in focusing precision with a phase-detection-type AF mechanism assuring high-speed focusing operation. Taking advantage of both mechanisms, it assures faster, more responsive autofocus operation.

The GR III features a hybrid AF system combining a contrast-type AF mechanism with superior focusing precision and a phase-detection-type AF mechanism guaranteeing high- speed focusing operation. Both mechanisms ensure that it delivers a faster, more responsive autofocus operation. The electronic leveler is a neat feature that helps to ensure level shots while viewing through the LCD monitor, both in landscape and portrait mode. You canIn summary, I am really enjoying the images from this camera, as well as the whole experience of using it. It’s portability, paired with stellar image quality and versatility have made it my new everyday carry. I love it! The Chase What’s great In the gorges of the Loire, on the GR3F and very close to the GR3, at the foot of the remains of the castle of Artias, Come and relax in this old farmhouse converted into gites and guest rooms with outdoor swimming pool and enjoy a panorama natural and soothing. Bluetooth and wireless LAN connectivity - easy pairing with smart devices for image transfer and limited remote operation of the camera while displaying a Live-View image on a connected device

The Ricoh GR III is ever so slightly smaller than its predecessor, measuring 109.4m x 61.9 x 33.2mm, but ever so slightly heavier, weighing 227g without the battery or memory card fitted. To be honest, you'd be hard pressed to notice any real difference in terms of size and weight between the two when comparing them side by side.

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One nifty feature of manual focus is that it can be instantly overridden by using the screen-touch method mentioned above. No need to switch out of manual mode to do this. I had a play with manually focusing in macro mode at home and really didn’t see much difference in accuracy compared to using the autofocus method. Food focus The Ricoh GR3 produces images that have a signature look. I don’t want call these images “filmic” because I hate that word. But they definitely have a filmic quality. Colors are accurate and subdued without that sort of video camera sheen you see from so many digital cameras. yet they would all be right too as every paint looks different under different lighting temperature and weather conditions. Ricoh has included Highlight-weighted metering the GR3 and it’s kind of a big deal. Basically, it’s an AE mode that exposes for the highlights and prevents them from blowing out in high contrast scenes like we often see on the street.