Ricoh GR III Default Settings

Like most cameras, the Ricoh GR III has a function to reset the settings back to their original values. So, if you can just reset all the settings, why am I bothering to post this here?

It’s because resetting all the settings is basically a nuclear option. But I often want to roll back specific settings or see what’s changed.

I’ve often fiddled with settings while shooting and then forgotten what I’ve changed. And if something’s not coming out as expected, it can be frustrating to troubleshoot as the light changes or the subject moves away. Especially when you’re moving between different cameras, as many of us are. Added to that: the GR III’s menu system isn’t particularly intuitive. Some settings have explanations; most don’t. And sometimes the abbreviations can be pretty unclear.

It is possible to find this information in the manual if you know what to look for, but I find the layout below much simpler and easier to use than searching through the PDF or hard-copy manual. ¹ Hopefully, someone else might find it helpful too.

So I often find it useful to have a master reference of a camera’s default settings to be able to change individual settings back to their defaults when necessary to troubleshoot.

Resetting the Settings on the Ricoh GR III

First, though, it’s worth mentioning that the GR III does have an unusually useful reset function. And if you’re looking to restore multiple setting values to their defaults, it might make the most sense and ultimately end up a quicker way to do it.

One of the many things I like about the GR III is that it has a thoughtful approach to resetting the settings. On most cameras, you can reset everything or even restore it back to the factory state. Those are nuclear options, and they mean starting from scratch if you want to set your camera up again. The GR III, though, has a more granular approach where you can pick and choose which categories of grouped settings to reset. I wish more cameras approached it this way.

I have more details on this separately in a post on how to reset the Ricoh GR III, but the short version is that you can find this option at the very end of the Setup section of the menu (the wrench/spanner icon) under:

Setup  > [11] Setup > Reset

Ricoh GR III Default Setting Values

Below are the default settings. I’ve based this on firmware Ver. 1.81. If you’re using different firmware, some of these might vary slightly; Ricoh does sometimes tweak them when they refine or add new features. (If Ricoh releases new firmware for the GR III, I’ll aim to update below as necessary.)

I’ve retained the same ordering and organization as the on-camera menu system to make things simpler.

Each default setting is marked in bold.

Still Image Settings

[1] Focus Settings

Focus	Auto-area AF Auto-area AF (Center) Select AF Pinpoint AF Tracking AF Continuous AF MF Snap ∞
Face / Eye Detection	On Use only in Auto-area AF Off
AF Assist Light	On Off
Snap Focus Distance	0.3m 1m 1.5m 2m 2.5m 3.5m 5m ∞
Full Press Snap	On Off
Focus Peaking	Highlight Edge Extract Edge Off
AF.C Setting	Focus-priority FPS-priority
MF Auto Magnification	On Off

[2] Exposure Settings

Exposure Mode	[This is only available when using shooting modes U1, U2, or U3. Otherwise, change with top dial.]
AE Metering	Multi-segment Center-weighted Spot Highlight-weighted
ISO Setting	ISO Setting	Auto [selections 100 to 102400]
	ISO Auto Upper Limit	6400 [selections 125 to 102400]
	ISO Auto Lower Limit	100 [selections 100 to 20000]
	Minimum Shutter Speed	1/30 [selections 1/1000 to 1″]
Flash Mode	Flash Mode	Flash On Flash On+Red-eye Slow-speed Sync Slow-Sync+Red-eye
	Flash Exposure Comp.	0.0 [elections +1 to -2 stops]
Program Line	Normal Max Aperture Priority DOF Priority (Deep)
ND Filter	ND Auto On Off
Auto EV Compensation	On Off
Link AE and AF Point	On Off

[3] White Balance Settings

White Balance	Auto White Balance Multi Auto White Balance Daylight Shade Cloudy Fl. – Daylight Color Fl. – Daylight White Fl. – Cool White Fl. – Warm White Tungsten CTE Manual White Balance Color Temperature
WB Fine-Tuning	On Off
AWB in Tungsten Light	High Low

[4] Shooting Settings

Still/Movie	Still Image Movie
Snap Distance Priority	On Off
Macro Mode	On Off
Drive Mode	Drive Mode	Single Frame Shooting Continuous Shooting Bracketing Multi-exposure Interval Shooting Interval Composite
	Self Timer	Off 2sec. 10sec.
AA Filter Simulator	High Low Off

[5] Image Capture Settings

File Format	JPEG RAW RAW+JPEG
Aspect Ratio	3:2 1:1
Crop	35mm 50mm Off
JPEG Recorded Pixels	L 6000 x 4000 M 4800 x 3200 S 3360 x 2240 XS 1920×1280
Color Space	sRGB Adobe RGB

[6] Image Process Settings

Image Control	Standard Vivid Monotone Soft Monotone Hard Monotone Hi-Contrast B&W Negative Film Positive Film Bleach Bypass Retro HDR Tone Cross Processing Custom 1 Custom 2
Peripheral Illumin. Corr.	On Off
D-Range Correction	Highlight Correction	Auto On Off
	Shadow Correction	Auto Low Medium High Off
Noise Reduction	Slow Shutter Speed NR	Auto On Off
	High-ISO Noise Reduction	Auto Low Medium High Custom Off
	Custom Options	[all sliders set to 2 bars]

[7] Shooting Assist

Shake Reduction	On Off
Auto SR Off	Enable Auto SR Off Disable Auto SR Off
Horizon Correction	On Off

Movie Settings

[1] Focus Settings

Focus	AF MF Snap ∞
Snap Focus Distance	0.3m 1m 1.5m 2m 2.5m 3.5m 5m ∞
Focus Peaking	Highlight Edge Extract Edge Off
MF Auto Magnification	On Off

[2] Exposure Settings

AE Metering	Multi-segment Center-weighted Spot Highlight-weighted
ND Filter	On Off

[3] White Balance Settings

White Balance	Auto White Balance Daylight Shade Cloudy Fl. – Daylight Color Fl. – Daylight White Fl. – Cool White Fl. – Warm White Tungsten CTE Manual White Balance Color Temperature
WB Fine-Tuning	On Off
AWB in Tungsten Light	High Low

[4] Shooting Settings

Still/Movie	Still Image Movie
Macro Mode	On Off

[5] Movie Capture Settings

Framerate	60p 30p 24p
Sound Recording	On Off

[6] Image Process Settings

Image Control	Standard Vivid Monotone Soft Monotone Hard Monotone Hi-Contrast B&W Negative Film Positive Film Bleach Bypass Retro HDR Tone Cross Processing Custom 1 Custom 2
Peripheral Illumin. Corr.	On Off
D-Range Correction	Highlight Correction	Auto On Off

[7] Shooting Assist

Movie SR

On Off

Playback Settings

Many of these are functions rather than settings.

[1] File Management

Delete	[function]
Protect	[function]
Image Rotation	[function]
Image Copy	[function]
File Transfer	[function]

[2] Image Edit

RAW Development	[function]
Resize	[function]
Cropping	[function]
Levels Adjustment	[function]
WB Adjustment	[function]
Color Moiré Correction	[function]
Base Parameter Adj	[function]
Movie Edit	[function]

[3] Playback Settings

Auto Image Rotation	On Off
Playback Order Options	File No. Shooting Date/Time
Playback Sound Volume	10 (selection from 0 to 20)

Customize Settings

[1] User Mode

Save Settings	[function]
Rename	[function]
Recall	[function]
Delete Settings	[function]

[2] Customize Controls

M Mode Dial Setting	Custom1 Custom2
ADJ Mode Setting	Setting1	Drive Self-Timer Image Control One Push AE in M Mode Touch AF Outdoor View Setting Off Focus Snap Focus Distance File Format Aspect Ratio Crop JPEG Recorded Pixels AE Metering ISO Setting Flash Mode Flash Exposure Comp. Snap Distance Priority
	Seting2	Focus [selection from same list as above]
	Setting3	AE Metering [selection from same list as above]
	Setting4	File Format [selection from same list as above]
	Setting5	Outdoor View Setting [selection from same list as above]
Fn Button Setting	Fn Button	Enable AF AF+AE Lock AE Lock Face/Eye Detection Snap Focus Distance File Format JPEG –> RAW JPEG –> RAW+ Aspect Ratio Crop JPEG Recorded Pixels Framerate Still/Movie AE Metering ISO Setting Flash Mode Flash Exposure Comp. ND Filter Snap Distance Priority Drive Mode Drive Continuous Shooting Self-Timer Image Control Shake Reduction One Push AE in M Mode 4-way Controller Action Touch AF Outdoor View Setting Off Focus Set MF Set Snap Set Tracking AF
	ISO Button	ISO [selection from same list as above]
	Drive Button	Drive Mode [selection from same list as above]
	Movie/Wireless Buton	Still/Movie [selection from same list as above]
	Hold Movie/Wireless Button	Wireless LAN Setting [selection from same list as above]
	Focus Settings	Same as Shutter Button
	Keep AE Lock	On Off
	One Push AE in M Mode	Program AE Aperture Priority AE Shutter Priority AE
Shutter Button Setting	AF+AE Lock AE Lock Enable AF
4-way Controller	Direct Key Priority AF Point change Priority
Shutter Btn. Confirmation	On Off
LCD Touch Operation	On Off
Touch AF	AF Point AF Point+Focus AF Point+Focus+Shoot Full Press Snap Off
Memory	[all check boxes checked]

[3] Display Customization

Shooting Info. Display	[see screenshot below]
Playback Info. Display	[see screenshot below]
Instant Review	Display Time	0.5sec. 1sec. 2sec. 3sec. Hold Off
	Zoom Review	On Off
	Delete	On Off
Quick Zoom	x4 x8 x16 100%
Focus Magnification	On Off
Grid Style	3×3 Grid 4×4 Grid
Electronic Level Type	Level+Tilt Level
Electronic Level Design	Type1 Type2 Type3
Flicker Reduction	50Hz 60Hz

Setup

[1] File Setting

Some of these are functions rather than settings.

Format	Memory Card Internal Memory	[function]
Create New Folder	[function]
Folder Name	Folder Name	Date Optional
	Enter Text	RICOH
File Name	GR
Sequential Numbering	Folder & File File Off
Reset Numbering	[function]
Copyright Information	Embed Copyright Data	On Off
	Copyright Holder	[user input]

[2] Display Settings

Store Cursor Position	On Off
Guide Display	On Off
Animation Setting	On Off
End Screen	Type1 Type2

[3] LCD Setting

LCD Setting	[all sliders centered]
Outdoor View Setting	[neutral]

[4] Indicator Lamps

Power Button Lamp	On Off
Count Down	On Off

[5] Sound Effect Setting

Sound Effects	All Shutter Sound Only
Volume	2 [selection from 0 to 3]

[6] Wireless Connection

Bluetooth Setting	Action Mode	On anytime On when power is on Disable
	Pairing	[functions & info]
	Communication Info.	[informational]
Wireless LAN Setting	Action Mode	On Off
	Communication Info.	[informational]
Smartphone Link	Store Location Info.	On Off
	Auto Image Transfer	On Off
	Transfer File Format	JPEG RAW Movie
	Auto Resize	On Off
	Image Transfer while Off	On Off

[7] Power Supply Settings

Auto Power Off	1min. 3min. 5min. 10min. 30min. Off
Sleep Mode	1min. 3min. 5min. 10min. 30min. Off
LCD Auto Dim	On Off

[8] About This Device

These are informational rather than settings.

Firmware Info/Options	[informational]
Certification Marks	[informational]

[9] Sensor Maintenance

Pixel Mapping	[function]
Dust Removal	Startup Action	On Off
	Shutdown Action	On Off

[10] Language/Date Setting

Language	[varies by location]
Date Adjustment	[user input]

[11] Reset

Reset

[function]

Ricoh GR III Accessories & Replacement Parts

Here are the model numbers of some of the core accessories and replacement parts for the Ricoh GR III.

Lens Ring Cap

• Ring Cap: GN-1

The lens ring cap is the small plastic ring that attaches around the lens port. To the extent it’s a functional part of the camera, it’s mostly there to protect against grit getting into the attachment thread around the lens port. But it’s also largely decorative. Chances are, it’s fallen off. While you do have to remove it to attach the lens adapter for using filters or the wide-angle conversion lens, it’s a poor design that tends to fall off and get lost far too often. I’ve lost a couple of them now.

The camera will work just fine without it. But that will leave some contacts exposed around the lens barrel, which isn’t ideal.

The official replacement part is overpriced, but if you want to get the genuine replacement part, it’s model GN-1. But you can also pick up much less expensive aftermarket versions. They’re also available in different colors, so you can bling up your camera with a personal touch—or make it look like the Street Edition.

USB Cable

The GR III has a USB Type-C connector port. When you get a cable, you can get them with another USB Type-C connector on the other end or a more traditional USB Type-A connector. Which you choose depends entirely on what you’re plugging into. For example, some newer laptops only have USB-C, while most other computers have USB-A.

Not all USB-C cables support data transfer, though. That’s often something you’ll run into with USB-C cables designed for fast charging. So it’s worth checking the product description and specs first. 

Battery & Charger

• Battery: DB-110

The Ricoh GR III takes battery model DB-110. It’s a rechargeable lithium-ion battery rated at 3.6V 1350mAh 4.9Wh.

There are some other cameras that also use the same battery—notably, some Olympus cameras (the Olympus model number for the same battery is LI-90B). So they’re quite widely available. You can get the official Ricoh version. There are also aftermarket versions that can be much better value but work just as well.

• Charger: BJ-11

You can charge the battery in the camera (using a USB-C cable). There are also external battery chargers available. They’re especially useful if you’re using spare batteries, so you can charge and shoot simultaneously.

• AC Adapter: K-AC166

This is used to power the camera for longer shoots, such as time-lapse, or if you happen to be using the camera for live streaming as a webcam. It connects via the camera’s USB-C port.

Wide-Angle Conversion Lens

• Wide-Angle Lens: GW-4
• Lens Adapter: GA-1

Ricoh has produced a wide-angle conversion lens that takes the standard 28mm view down to a 21mm (in 35mm equivalent). While it does add some extra bulk to an otherwise small camera, it works well and adds a more dramatic, wider view. I have an in-depth review of it separately.

Something to be aware of, though, is that you will also need to pick up the GA-1 lens adapter separately. For reasons I really don’t understand, the wide-angle conversion lens doesn’t come with the adapter, and both are required to make it work. So make sure you pick up one of those at the same time.

Remote Shutter Releases

• Wired Shutter Release: CA-3

This is the official Ricoh remote shutter. It connects to the camera via a USB cable, and it’s a simple shutter release (i.e., there’s no timer or intervalometer).

You can also find aftermarket shutter releases for the GR III.

External Viewfinders

• Standard External Viewfinder: GV-1
• Mini External Viewfinder: GB-2

The Ricoh GR III doesn’t have a built-in viewfinder. But they make two versions of an external viewfinder that slides into the camera’s hot shoe. It covers both the standard 28mm view as well as the 21mm view if you’re using the wide-angle conversion lens. There’s also a mini viewfinder; that model seems to be hard to find.

Screen Protector

The back screen of the GR III is quite exposed, and if you lie the camera on its back, the screen comes in contact with the surface. Even if you’re putting the camera in your pocket, there’s a risk of keys or coins scratching the screen.

There’s no official screen protector, but there are good aftermarket versions. The one I use is this one. It’s essentially a consumable that protects the screen. If you scratch the protector, you can quickly and easily replace it with another from the pack.

Carrying & Protection

• Soft Case: GC-11 (replaces the GC-9)

You can, of course, use the GR III with just about any camera case or bag. But Ricoh does make a dedicated soft case that fits snugly around the camera and offers some protection even if you’re toting the camera around in your pocket. I’ve been using one for a couple of years, and it’s held up very well, and it keeps my camera safer from bumps and scratches.

• Neck Strap: GS-3

Again, there’s no particular reason you have to use the official GR neck strap, but there is one. The main part is leather, and it even has a discreet, embossed “GR”.

If you do use a different strap, be aware that the strap loops on the camera are very small and won’t take thicker (i.e., stronger) attachment loops. So you might need to use some D-rings as well.

• Hand Strap: GS-2

There’s even an official “GR” leather hand strap! But, again, aside from the branding, there’s no special reason to use the official strap. If you do use a different one, you might need D-rings if the thread doesn’t go through the camera’s small attachment loops.

External Flash

Unlike some of its predecessors, the GR III doesn’t have a built-in flash. It supports the Pentax P-TTL flash protocol.

Pentax External Flashes:

• AF540GZ II
• AF360FGZ II
• AF201FG

Ricoh GR III Manual

You can find it here. 

Something to be aware of is that if you do a web search for the manual, you’ll often end up at the manual for the Ricoh Digital III manual, which is a different, and older, camera. 

1. The default settings are indicated by underlined values in the Menu List section of the instruction manual. I wish I had noticed that before I manually transcribed the settings from the camera. :) It’s not as clear and obvious as it could be, and hopefully the layout above is more useful as a quick reference.[↩]

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