The new Ricoh Digital GR camera to be announced next week (additional specifications available)

• 12 years ago
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Update: see also this post for more information on the new GR camera.

Here are some additional specifications for the upcoming Ricoh GR compact camera:

• The new Ricoh GR will have a new processor called GR Engine 5.
• Very fast and improved AF and start-up time.
• No anti-aliasing (AA) filter.
• High ISO up to 25,600
• 1080P at 30fps HD video recording capabilities with continuous AF (H.264 format).
• Built-in stereo mic.
• The 28mm f/2.8 lens is completely re-designed and will have a 9 blades aperture.
• Ricoh will also offer a wide angle conversion lens (GW-3) with a 21mm focal length.
• The new GR will be compatible with Eye-Fi memory cards.
• The US price will be around $800.
• Announcement is next week. Shipping should start in May, 2013.