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Ricoh GR II

Main info

  • 16.2 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor
  • 18.3 mm prime lens with f/2.8 aperture
  • FullHD 1920 × 1080 25p video recording
  • 3-inch LCD display
  • Integrated WiFi & NFC connectivity

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Ricoh GR II Ricoh GR II
  • 16.2 MP APS-C CMOS sensor
  • New high-performance GR ENGINE V
  • High-performing GR Lens eq. to 28mm f/2.8 (2 aspherical elements)
  • Built in Wi-FI and NFC Module for Image transferring and sharing
  • GR Remote for remote controlling with Smart Phone
  • High speed of Start-up time, AF, Shutter release
  • Low noise on high ISO. High dynamic range
  • Compact and Light, magnesium alloy body
  • TAv and PASM modes
  • FullHD video

GR lens for high-quality image reproduction
Developed in pursuit of pure image quality, the GR 18.3mm F2.8 lens (equivalent to 28mm in the 35mm format) delivers simply the best performance in GR’s history. This acclaimed lens design incorporates two high-precision glass mold aspherical optical elements and a high-refraction, lower-dispersion glass element, positioned optimally to reduce distortions and chromatic aberration to near absolute minimum, while reproducing high-resolution images from the center to the edges of the image field. Thanks to its crisp image rendition even at the maximum aperture of F2.8, and its faithful image reproduction against backlight, the user can truly enjoy the charm of a unifocal lens. Its nine-blade iris diaphragm helps create a truthful sense of depth and a natural bokeh (defocusing) effect, while allowing the user to capture beautiful light beams at closed-down apertures.

Large CMOS image sensor captures the finest details
The GR II features a large-imaging area, wide dynamic range APS-C size CMOS image sensor with approx. 16.2 effective megapixels. The superior high-sensitivity characteristics and low-noise performance allow regular shooting at ISO3200 (which can be boosted to a maximum of ISO25600). By eliminating the anti-aliasing filter to enhance resolution, it maximizes the resolving potential of the lens to deliver sharp, high-quality images right to the edges. By mutually optimizing this large image sensor and the GR lens, the camera achieves a slim and compact body that stands true to the GR heritage.

GR ENGINE V provides superior image processing power
The high-performance GR ENGINE V imaging engine draws the most out of the GR lens and the CMOS image sensor. By fine-tuning the compensation program against high-sensitivity noise, it improves image quality and enhances resolution and contrast, while minimizing annoying noise. By reprogramming the AWB algorithm, it assures more precise white-balance control under artificial lighting such as fluorescent lights, while delivering more stable results in outdoor shooting. The new CTE (Color Temperature Enhancement) mode for white-balance control makes it possible to emphasize the predominant color within the image, to create a stronger impression.

The speed to react to every chance moment
The GR II is fully tuned up to give you the quickest response: from its very short start-up time, through its high-speed AF system thanks to the optimization of its lens drive mechanism and AF algorithm, to its minimal shutter release lag. It also features the Full Press Snap* option that allows you to shoot at a preset focus distance with a full-press shutter release. Thanks to its increased buffer memory capacity, smooth continuous shooting is possible even in RAW format.

Decisive autofocus for swift, precise shooting
During shooting, the AF function switching lever (for Continuous AF and AE/AF Lock) lets you switch between autofocus modes with a single action: either use the AF button for continuous autofocusing in Continuous AF mode; or switch the lever to AE/AF lock, lock the focus with the AF button, then set the exposure by half-pressing the shutter-release button. The GR II’s exposure swiftly responds to quick changes of composition.

Equipped with an Electronic Level
The camera is equipped with a built-in Electronic Level. With this feature, you can check the inclination of the camera in the horizontal, forward and backward (tilt) directions while shooting. The level is displayed at the bottom of the screen, making composing a shoot and shooting easy.

Sensor

Effective megapixels
16.2
Megapixels
16 megapixels
Sensor size
Crop frame
Sensor type
CMOS
Sensor size
23.7 × 15.7 mm
APS-C
Full frame
No
Crop factor
1.5×
Aspect ratio
3 : 2
4:3, 1:1 aspect ratio available
Largest image size
4928 × 3264
Smallest image size
1280 × 864
Imaging processor
GR ENGINE V
ISO
100 – 25 600
1/3 EV increments
Colour space
sRGB
Adobe RGB

Lens

Lens type
GR LENS
Focal length
28 mm
Optical zoom
1×
Aperture
f/2.8

Image stabiliser

Image stabiliser
None

Focusing

Focusing sensor
TTL contrast detection AF
Autofocus modes
Auto
Continuous
Tracking
Manual
Focus lock
Yes
Can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway
Focus point selection
Multi
Face recognition
Spot
Face detection
Yes
AF assist light
Yes
Focus distance
0.1 m - ∞
Close focus distance
10 cm

Exposure metering

Metering
TTL metering
Modes
Multi-segment (evaluative)
Center weighted average
Spot
AE lock
Yes
Exposure compensation
±4 EV
1/3 EV increments
Exposure bracketing
±2 EV
1/3 or 1/2 EV increments

Shutter

Shutter speed
1/4000 – 300 sec
Bulb
Time

Shooting

Exposure modes
Auto
Program
Aperture priority
Shutter priority
Shutter and aperture priority
Manual
Scene modes
No
Drive modes
Single
Continuous
Self-timer 2 sec
Self timer custom
Interval timer
Digital filters
Yes
Still image continuous shooting
4 fps [Up to 999 frames]
JPEG+RAW
Yes

White balance

White balance modes
Auto
multi-P AUTO
Outdoors
Shade
Cloudy
Fluorescent (2)
Daylight
Neutral white
Cool white
Warm white
Manual
Details
WB Bracketing
Yes

Movie recording

Video recording
Full HD 1920 × 1080
Video resolution
[FullHD] 1920 × 1080 30p/25p
Other formats
[FullHD] 1920 × 1080 24p
[HD] 1280 × 720 60p/50p
[HD] 1280 × 720 30p/25p
[HD] 1280 × 720 24p
[VGA] 640 × 424 30p/25p
[VGA] 640 × 480 24p
Microphone
Built-in monoaural microphone

File types

JPEG
EXIF 2.2
DPOF
RAW
DNG
Movie format
MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Linear PCM mono)

Viewfinder

Viewfinder
None

LCD monitor

Display type
TFT LCD
Display size (inches)
3.0
Screen dots
1 230 000
Articulation
Fixed
Touch screen
No
Coverage
100%
Viewing angle
160°
Live View
Yes

Storage

Memory card slots
1
Memory card type
SD
SDHC
SDXC
Integrated memory
54 MB

Flash

Flash type
Built-in flash
Guide number
5.4 (m, ISO 100)
Range
0.2 - 3.0 m
Flash modes
Auto
Flash on
Flash off
Slow sync
Manual
Red-eye reduction
Wireless
Flash exposure compensation
Yes
External flash
External flashguns with P-TTL support
Flashguns with standard hot shoe in manual mode
Hot shoe
Yes

Interface

USB
USB 2.0
Video
AV out (NTSC/PAL)
microHDMI (Type D)
Remote control
Via connected smartphone
Wireless
WiFi IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
NFC
Yes

Features

GPS
No
Electronic level
Yes
HDR
Yes
Time lapse
Yes

Power source

Battery
DB-65 lithium battery
Battery life
320 shots (CIPA)
External power source
AC-5C AC adapter

Body

Materials
Magnesium alloy body
Color
Black
Height (mm)
63
Width (mm)
117
Depth (mm)
34.7
Weight (body only)
221 g
Weight (with battery and memory card)
251 g
Package contents
Lithium battery DB-65
USB power adapter
USB cable
USB cable
Hand strap
Hot shoe cover

Product codes

EAN
4961311902567
Manufacturer code
175844

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