Comments on: Ricoh GXR system is here!

By: GlobalGuy

GlobalGuy — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 07:24:28 +0000

I agree that this “system” makes no sense. A system needs to function with end purpose in mind. This system is neither more convenient, nor cheaper than the other guys. That sensor block attached to the lens makes your lenses unweildy (horrible design), and the cost of exchanging sensors is completely wasteful. I agree — Ricoh must be on crack.

Ideally you can swap the lenses, body and sensors INDEPENDENTLY. I dont want to buy as many sensors as lenses!!! that’s just madness. Why are camera companies so out of it sometimes.

“Keeps dust out” — give me a break. What bs. I would rather have dust than to have to buy a sensor 10 times over.

Nice try though. But i really do hope someone SQUASHES them by actually getting it right. I just want to buy a new sensor every year or so, without the expense of a new “body”, and all the lenses my heart desires. I only want to buy a new “body” (“unit?”) if a much better ergonomics one comes along or when certain advantages appear (such as movie mode controls or extra lighting features, or who knows.. whatever could come that might require another button, a better dial, or jack, etc).

By: Josh

Josh — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:33:22 +0000

I think that Which have lost a huge amount of credibility by leaking this video.

By: Rokkor on!

Rokkor on! — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:31:26 +0000

Definitely going for a niche market.

It’s just too much money for me to spend knowing that all components are going to be obsolete before long.

By: Johnny

Johnny — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:44:24 +0000

I just do not get it why are every one complaining about the price this is not your average consummer it is aimed at a small high-end market for people who are into this. Ricoh are not C or N.
this also why leica charge more than pana etc,… I think it is brilliant and I am definetely going to splash out the cash on the aps c size 50mm f/2.5 macro lens with a 12.3MP CMOS package at this size is unbelievable !

By: Catastrophile

Catastrophile — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:52:20 +0000

did you know what does ricoh GXR stand for?
ricoh Goes eXtremely wRong

By: blake

blake — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:00:46 +0000

Am I missing something, they coupled the piece of my kit that depreciates the least (the lens) with the piece that depreciates the most?(the sensor)…. moronic idea. If they seperate the lens/sensor Id pick this up in a heart beat. If i had to buy my Nikon 24-70, 14-24, and 70-200 every time a new sensor came out id go broke/change professions!

By: John Mark

John Mark — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:15:04 +0000

It seems official now:

http://www.1854.eu/2009/11/ricohs_gxr_system_official_pro.html

By: Davo

Davo — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 04:38:02 +0000

Is it just me or does the picture of the gxr from above look surprisingly close to the ‘fake’ that had been circulating months ago?

By: Rangefinder Bob

Rangefinder Bob — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:52:36 +0000

Stillborn concept. Not on my short list of compact cameras as it is being depicted in the video.

1. So, I’ll be forced to lose the lens when I upgrade the sensor, but I keep the pop-up flash? Wooopeee!!! If that’s the case, why not just throw out the whole thing instead, since the screen will likely be obsolete by then? With other systems (MFT or otherwise), at least I keep the lenses when the body gets replaced.

2. I can’t use other lenses, such as Leica/Voigtlander/Zeiss RF lenses or other makes with adapters.

3. No fast optics, such as the Panasonic 20/1.7, Nikon 35/1.8G, or similar. Without a fast lens option (and f2.5~2.8 is not fast enough for available light photos), I’d rather carry a PS (cause I’ll be using flash in low light anyway).

I’ll keep waiting for (1) Pana GF-1/GF-2/GF-XXXX; (3) future Nikon or Canon offerings; or (3) possibly a used Leica M8.

By: Davo

Davo — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:45:00 +0000

I wonder if they’ll release a cartridge with sensor and some kind of mount but no lens. Then sell a few adapters for m4/3, m-mount etc.
Or a mono sensor…that’ll be neat.
A lot of potential for this system, they just have to make it as versatile as possible for users of all other systems to adapt to it.

By: Jim

Jim — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:01:38 +0000

It’s not moronic as it allows a better pairing of sensor and lens.
You can have a higher MP sensor for macro, most of which are done in bright light so no noise worries.
You can have a lower MP sensor for high ISO situations, with a lens to match.
The major problem is the pricing.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:11:46 +0000

I like the fact that you can change the sensor but I hate the fact that the lens is stuck to it… I don’t want 1 sensor per lens.. and I don’t want to upgrade all my lenses as I want to upgrade my sensor..

wow this is moronic.

By: minc

minc — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:21:11 +0000

Looks alright, but I don’t think I want more than one sensor. Definitely don’t want to pay for it, especially at that price. Right now I’d rather have the GF1 with 20/1.7 but I can see how this will appeal to some people.

By: Jacob

Jacob — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:37:27 +0000

Great concept. good technical solution may not fit patterns of use, though. this early pkg is compact enough but yields some compromises (lens & sensor pkg, pricing, for example) that may trouble some users. looks like a consumer version of RED’s scarlet and epic for the pro video and stills market.

By: NikoDoby

NikoDoby — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:30:57 +0000

I’m speechless…

I feel like I’m dreaming that Ricoh just announced this crazy camera. But this is real right?!

By: Legsvan

Legsvan — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:23:44 +0000

Fantastic this Idea….One green camera, we don’t need change all body only for take a better sensor.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:05:19 +0000

just another flea fart in the gas clouds of Jupiter…
far too expensive, death born concept, far better cameras for the same price elsewhere…

just my 2 cents

By: grumps

grumps — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:49:56 +0000

Conceptually it’s good, but I’d rather they kept the lens and digital back (middle) seperate! I think whoever does that first is the real winner!

By: Mark

Mark — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:49:23 +0000

It seems that “Ricohs camera system will start with two “lenses”, one prime, one zoom. The prime has 33mm real focal length, the zoom 5,1-15,3mm.“ So, the 33 mm it’s 50mm equivalent so it has an 1.5 crop APS-C, while the zoom is the same lens present on GX200 and probably coupled with GRDIII’s 1/1.7″ sensor. Both sensors seem to be from Sony.

By: PR admin

PR admin — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:40:29 +0000

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