Ricoh GXR

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Sharp photos. Intuitive control layout. Good high ISO performance. Sharp rear LCD. Optional EVF available. Good lens module selection.

Slow autofocus and startup. Some lens modules are pricey. Very limited video support.

The hot shoe is used to add the optional LCD Electronic Viewfinder, which is a quite useful add-on for shooters who prefer to work with the camera at eye-level. This is especially useful if you opt for the A12 Mount module, as you'll be required to...

Very good detail and sharpness at base ISO, Good dynamic range with smooth highlight roll-off, Very good performance in low light, low noise levels and good retention of detail at the same time, Excellent build quality and handling, Compact dimensions...

Contrast detect AF slow, hunting and occasionally unreliable in anything but good light, No image stabilization, Battery life not great, Comparatively low-spec video mode (720p but no manual controls, no focus, no external mic), Fastest shutter speeds...

Decent resolution in ideal shooting conditions - bright, sunny days (but soft low contrast detail) ; Excellent build quality and handling ; Highly customizable and flexible user interface with a large number of external controls ; Very nice 3.0 inch,...

Blurring of detail in low contrast scenes, even in good light and at base ISO ; Heavy noise reduction at high ISOs results in loss of detail and unattractive 'noise blobs ; Battery life not great ; Low-spec video mode (VGA, no manual controls, no...

The GXR S10 24-72mm VC comes with the control interface and build quality of a semi-pro DSLR but only produces compact camera image quality. Given its price point the S10 probably makes most sense as an additional module for existing GXR/A12 users who...

Compact ; Stunningly sharp results, particularly with 50mm portrait lens and 12-megapixel sensor combo ; Component parts feel solid, well made, and attach and detach easily

Auto white balance performance variable ; Busy menu screens and small typeface make function searches fiddly

Excellent image quality; Optimal camera unit for different situations; 720p HD video capture; Complete Manual Controls; 3.0-inch LCD with full sRGB color replication; Lots of optional accessories; Easy to change Camera Units; Good high ISO performance...

Very Expensive; Dark and grainy video; Weak built-in flash ; Bottom Line ; The Ricoh GXR is an innovative camera unit system with outstandingimage quality and total control for the more advanced photographers,but can be used by anyone. Read more in our...

The Ricoh GXR is an innovative camera unit system with outstandingimage quality and total control for the more advanced photographers,but can be used by anyone. Read more in our

The Ricoh GXR is a remarkably mature first-generation product in an intriguing new photographic system, with excellent handling and image quality that will instantly appeal to all photographers who want to take pictures first and talk about gear...

Ricoh GXR Body Recommended Expensive, but nicely designed camera with an expensive modular quirk.

The basic GXR set-up is based on a camera body with a high-resolution 3-inch LCD screen for picture composition and review, attendant controls, pop-up flash, and padded handgrip. What’s missing is a lens and, crucially, a sensor—this is what makes...