Ricoh Camera Battery Compatibility Charts
Not sure which battery your Ricoh camera actually takes? These charts match battery models to camera bodies, with notes on charger quirks and third-party alternatives worth knowing about before you buy.
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Ricoh cameras can often be quirky and feature out-of-the-box thinking. They’re not afraid to experiment and go against conventional thinking. From time to time, that results in a bit of a dud, but when they hit the mark, they can really hit it. It’s no wonder that some of their cameras, like the long-running GR compact street camera series, have such a devoted following.
Ricoh GR IV Memory Card Guide: microSD & Internal Storage
The Ricoh GR IV ditches standard SD cards for the smaller microSD format and adds 53GB of internal storage. Here are my practical recommendations on which memory cards to get for it.
Ricoh GR IV Sample Images
Here's an abbreviated set of sample images I've taken with the Ricoh GR IV.
Ricoh GR IV Lens Error
I've been so looking forward to the Ricoh GR IV. But mine didn't last 24 hours before it died with a showstopping "lens error."
How to Reset the Ricoh GR III
If you've been changing settings on your Ricoh GR III and want to restore the default settings, or maybe you're lending the camera to someone, here's how to reset the settings.
How to Get Video Output from the Ricoh GR III
If you're shooting with a Ricoh GR III and wanting to get video output directly from he camera, here's how to do it.
Ricoh GR III Default Settings
If you've changed the settings on your Ricoh GR III and can't remember what you've changed, this master list of default settings on the Ricoh GR III can help with changing individual settings back to their defaults.
How to Adjust the Ricoh GR III’s Sleep Mode Timer
Do you find that your Ricoh GR III's back screen turns off too quickly? That's a power-saving feature, but it's one you can adjust to make it stay on longer. Here's how.
How to Turn Out the Lights On the Ricoh GR III
As discreet as the Ricoh GR III is out of the box, you can make it even more so. You can make it quiet. You can also turn out the lights (well, mostly). Here's how.
How to Choose the Right Memory Card for the Ricoh G900
It's not easy to know which is the right type of SD card for your camera. Here are my practical recommendations on good choices for the Ricoh G900.
How to Make the Ricoh GR III as Quiet as Possible
The Ricoh GR III excels at being discreet. With its plain looks and small stature, it doesn't attract attention to itself. You can also make it very quiet, but somewhat surprisingly, not completely silent.
How to Shoot Macro Close-up Photos with the Ricoh GR III
The Ricoh GR III has a built-in macro close-up shooting mode. Here’s how to enable it and what it does.
How to Update Ricoh GR III Firmware
Here's a straightforward guide on how to update the Ricoh GR III's firmware.
Ricoh GR III Accessories
Here are some of the key accessories and replacement part numbers for the Ricoh GR III compact camera.
How to Replace the Lens Ring Cap on the Ricoh GR III
The small metal ring around the lens barrel of the Ricoh GR III has a habit of coming off. Here’s how to replace it, with either the official gray Ricoh version or a more colorful aftermarket version.
Ricoh GR III Video Modes: What They Are & How to Use Them
The Ricoh GR III is mostly a stills photo camera. But it does have some basic video capabilities. Here's a rundown of what they are and how to use them.
Ricoh GR III Battery & Charger Types & Recommendations
Ensure you have a spare battery for your Ricoh GR III, as the included battery is small. Whether you need a replacement or spare battery, discover the recommended model and learn how to maximize its performance.
How to Copy Photos & Videos To & From the Ricoh GR III’s Internal Memory
The Ricoh GR III has a 2GB internal memory that can be used as a safety net in case there are issues with the SD card. Here's how to save images and videos to it and copy data from it.
Ricoh GR III & GR IIIx Memory Card Recommendations
The Ricoh GR III is a camera I love shooting with, and it's usually the one I reach for when I'm not looking to carry a larger camera around. It just slips in my pocket, is very discreet to shoot with, and has fantastic image quality. But you really just want to get out shooting with it, right? Not messing around with trying to make sense of SD card specs. I get it. So here are my recommendations.
Ricoh GW-4 21mm Wide-Angle Conversion Lens for Ricoh GR III (and Ricoh GR IV) Test & Review
Slapping a thick piece of conversion glass onto a highly corrected prime lens usually comes with a severe optical penalty. To see how the Ricoh GW-4 actually performs, I bypassed the spec sheets and shot uncorrected RAW files of harsh architectural lines and direct, high-contrast lighting. Dive into the side-by-side visual comparisons to see exactly what this 21mm adapter does to the GR III's legendary sharpness.
Ricoh GR III ISO Range Examples
The Ricoh GR III has an ISO range from 100 to 102400, which is a significant upgrade over its predecessor, the GR II. Here are some high-resolution practical examples of how that translates in real-world shooting, with side-by-side examples at different ISOs so you can get a sense of image quality at different ISOs.
Ricoh GR III Sample Images
A growing set of real-world Ricoh GR III sample photos, shot in RAW under everyday street and travel conditions, with full exposure details captioned under each image.
Ricoh GR III Low Light Performance: Practical High ISO Examples
The Ricoh GR III tops out at ISO 102400, but real-world shooting shows image quality falls off well before that. Here are sample images and practical ISO limits from hands-on low light testing.
Ricoh GR II Low Light Performance Tests & Sample Images at High ISOs
I've been out shooting with the Ricoh GR II and testing how well it performs under challenging shooting conditions like low light at high ISOs. Here's a collection of sample images I've taken with it.
Photos Taken with a Ricoh WG-50 Waterproof Camera
Here's a selection of photos I've taken with a Ricoh WG-50 waterproof camera under various conditions and with different kinds of scenes.
The Ricoh WG-50: A Hands-On Waterproof Camera Review
Ricoh's WG-50 promises to be adventure proof, waterproof to 45 feet and built to survive drops, crushing, and cold. Here's a hands-on look at how it actually performs shooting photos, video, and macro shots underwater and out.
Ricoh GR II Sample Images
Here's a selection of sample images I've taken with the Ricoh GR II compact camera under different lighting conditions and scenes.
Using the Ricoh Theta S to Shoot Architectural and Real Estate Virtual Tours
The Ricoh Theta S offers a simple and inexpensive way to shoot 360° virtual tours. So how well does it work for architectural and real estate virtual tours?
How to Upload 360° Videos from a Ricoh Theta S to Youtube
Youtube is one of the few big players that support 360° video so far. Here's how to upload and share the video footage you've shot with a Ricoh Theta S on the service.
How to Share 360° Videos from a Ricoh Theta S on Facebook
So far there are only a few options for sharing the 360° videos you've shot with your Ricoh Theta S. Here's how to upload and share them with Facebook.
Best Tripod Stands for the Ricoh Theta S Spherical Camera
Shooting spherical 360° panoramas with a Ricoh Theta S has a distinctive challenge: having the tripod take up as little of the frame as possible. Here are the stands that have become my favorites.
Ricoh GW-3 Review: Image Quality, Weight, and the Adapter Catch
The Ricoh GW-3 0.75x conversion lens takes the GR II's 28mm equivalent down to a proper 21mm wide-angle, with surprisingly little softening or distortion. Here's a hands-on test from a trip to Mexico City, with before-and-after samples and the hidden extra cost Ricoh doesn't advertise.
