Ricoh GR II Digital Camera Premium Kit

The Ricoh GR II is a modest update to many a photographer's favorite pocket camera, adding Wi-Fi and a few firmware tweaks.

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  Pocket-friendly design. APS-C image sensor. Superb controls. 28mm wide-angle lens. Snap focus capability. Raw capture. 21mm wide-angle adapter available. Excellent Wi-Fi remote control.

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  Wi-Fi implementation can use some improvement. No EVF option. Doesn't include external charger.

Almost a bridge unit, just larger than most small point and shoot offerings, certainly a little heavier, however smaller than all DSLR units, this camera has a surprise that I have only seen recently in one other camera it has a fixed focus lens.

The Ricoh GR II is surely a fantastic camera if it’s going to be your only camera at this price point.

For inconspicuous and quick street shooting or as a travel camera for landscape fans, the Ricoh GR II hits the mark. But If you want video or the shooting-angle flexibility that a movable LCD or viewfinder provides, this may not be the camera for you.

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  The lightweight, compact Ricoh GR II is well designed, and its APS-C sensor allows for shallower depth-of-field than do the smaller sensors in competitors. And while it lacks breadth in its features, it does provide depth when it comes to still photos.

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  Slow autofocus focus in dim light, poor video quality with zero controls, and a relatively complicated menu system given its features dim its allure.

Combining high-spec features and great image quality into a tiny body makes the GR II a tantalising proposition. For those after a highly portable, take-anywhere camera that’s no more intrusive than a smartphone, it can slip into a pocket but offers cutting-edge features like RAW capture, a full...

It's hard to get excited about a new camera that principally only adds wi-fi and NFC connectivity to its predecessor. The new Ricoh GR II certainly takes the title of "Smallest Upgrade Ever", with just a handful of other minor new features to justify the full RRP of £599.99 / $799.

The Ricoh GR II may seem like a subtle update to the previous camera, however, the camera offers built in Wi-Fi and NFC, bringing the camera more up to date. Improvements have been made in continuous shooting and the camera feels very rapid in use.

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  Smallest camera with an APS-C CMOS sensor, High quality f/2.8 28mm equivalent lens, Pocketable with a compact metal body, Excellent noise performance, Quick performance, DNG raw files, Improved battery life, Wi-Fi / NFC built in

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  Does not feature a standardised MicroUSB cable for charging, Some moire visible in images and video, Auto white balance settings leave a strong colour cast, No panoramic mode

The Ricoh GR Digital II is a specialised tool for use alongside your other camera(s). It doesn’t do much, but what it does, it does exceptionally well – architectural interiors and exteriors, landscapes and ‘street’ photography are where this camera shines

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  Great pictures, Quick and easy to use, Good feature set

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  Restrictive lens

I'm using the camera for over a year now and so far this is my most favorite camera yet. Previously I've shot with Nikon D70, Canon 1D, Olympus OM-D E-M10 and several small point-and-shoot bodies. Two features that stand out most for me are the lens and the user interface.

I was tired of lugging my DSLR when mtn biking or doing long hikes, and I wanted something compact and light that wont break the bank. This definitely fit the bill. I was able to take it out both biking and hiking this past weekend and was extremely pleased with the results.

Review based on GR II with firmware v.3.00 I've used and owned every digital GR made. I love GR's. I currently have four of them. But I have a lot of compact cameras from many manufacturers, all of which I also would endorse and personally use.