The Ricoh GR3x
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I love the dual GR combo💪🏻 But for me it’s the opposite at the moment. My X is my main camera and the III is the secondary camera for when I need to be wider. It’s true the the 40mm FF equiv. field of view can look boring sometimes. For me it makes the image harder to make interesting. It makes me concentrate on filling the frame with meaning. Something beyond just a pretty composition. The III is the one that I will bring to document the apocalypse but the X is for those quiet but more thoughtful (starting to sound pretentious) images where it is more about the content then the framing. Anyways having both is the way to go✌️😆 great video man!
Hope we cross paths in the apocalypse and talk about how much we love our GRs and Nikons. Maybe shoot a video if anyone’s still watching.
Jajaja gran respuesta! 💛😙👍👍@@ivunchow me gusta lo que dices @samuelstreetlife 🤟😎
I was editing my Ricoh gr3 and 3x files today in lightroom, they really do look amazing. I have never been so excited to get out and use them. I have had some iconic cameras, these are up there. Maybe Ricoh could make a full frame version with a 35mm lens. Please !
Ivan, your color grading is always mesmerising and deep in tones. So inspiring!
Love this video. Besides the paste, framing and the mood you convey, this video made me buy the GR3X. Thanks!
Just wanted to appreciate how beautifully shot this video is, especially love the compositions and lighting of the product shots of the GR3x, Ivan really made the most of every moment to flex in this video
Put a lot of work into this one so thank you!
The hard work definitely paid off.
Great video as always. i like your calm way of storytelling, it makes me feel relaxed.
Also I love that you've adopted that dog.
Beautifully shot. The combo is great and reminded me of the time I used the GR2 alongside the GrIIIx. The IIIx became my main camera for personal projects since and its mundane and sometimes boring look challenges me to take different angles at times. For this purpose I think it's the perfect companion. In the end having a choice is such a great move made by Ricoh imo. Great content as always!
Appreciate it man, love the work you’re making with the GRs 🫶🏻
came for the GR content, but subscribing to see more from another Toronto creator. Such a well produced video!
Beautifully shot video, great colors.
Thought this would just be another GR IIIx video, but this video was great! Nicely captured, edited and written.
awesome shooting and creative angles !
Feels like ill have much fun with my Gr3x HDF arriving tomorrow ❤
Very interesting thoughts on the dual setup Ivan. And I have to agree with you.
love your both video and photo colours really amazing stuff
Love your film !! I'm feeling better when I hold it.
Loved the images of the dog
Thank you!
@@ivunchow As for the focal length, I think 28 feels right for this size of camera, whatever that means.
what gear do you use for video? Love my gr3, but since it struggles with video and I love the street style video you produce I'm also curious about how you approach video differently from photo!
Your video color grading is gorgeous.
Great to see another video from my favourite artist on CZcams!
Appreciate you!
Another great video production bro. Agreed that a dual pocket cameras setup is the way to go. 😊
Beautiful visuals as always
Switching focal lengths is a hard process. It takes not only time but inspiration to push over the hill and get into flow. You've got the right mindset about it's value and your space. I did the same but in reverse.
Story time: When I started with 28 it felt so annoyingly far and wide and it never changed, but I did. The way I see images in my head changed to fit the 28 because I was in this awful dirty, disgusting beach town. It was so covered in trash that everywhere you looked had something. However, nothing had the full picture, so I went I search of the optimum view that told that story. The trashiest angle of the town. Suddenly I was including clutter as a story element, and that flipped a switch in my head. My subject was the environment not one pile of trash in the sun. So that pile could be small and off-cebtre, and everything else could be context to frame it. I then applied this to non-trash and realised that I don't need to get super close with my GR, but to open my field of view more, work a scene, and incorporate clutter as context to tell the story of that particular space and time. I take photos about the same distance I used to with my 40, they just show and tell more now.
With the 40 maybe you need to do something similar. Find that perspective that changes what you want to capture rather than try to make the focal length fit what you want to capture. If that makes sense. The focal length is the constant, so you must adapt. I think it will come with time, and it will feel like progress when it does.
Also, you don't have to do this at all. I'd pick up the Nikon Z30 and the 24f1.7 if I was starting today. It's a 35 eq. but maybe it will offer you the best of both worlds in your wide town. 😂
thanks for the story, it helped me reframe my mindset about shooting with the gr3. i am struggling at the moment because as you said it, it feels annoyingly far. gotta practice more ... any more tips to improve on 28mm ?
@@TonyNguyen460 100%. I've got a few.
Depending on how new you are to it, and how telephoto you like to be, it will take different approaches to push over that learning curve.
1. Use black gaffer tape on your screen to measure a 2:1 cinematic crop. It will feel like you're taking X-PAN images for a while, and you will have to crop them manually afterwards. However, because you aren't using an in-camera crop you'll see the extra space you left out when you review the photos on your computer. This can slowly give you an idea of spacing and thinking about what elements are worth including that you previously didn't notice.
2. Watch EYExplore shooting the GR at Asakusa. It's a great example for working a scene for details while staying wide. Not everyone can shoot in Tokyo, but he has a great channel for inspiration to shoot wide.
Also, Pat Kay has a great video on the 24mm focal length too.
3. Frame within a frame. This might be easiest with high contrast black and white - Fan Ho style. Especially in hard midday light, or at night. Extreme light where you let shadows go into black basically, using the dark as a frame. Black and white also helps with cutting colour distraction from clutter. It's a lot easier to compose than colour wide. Reflections can work too.
4. Fish by starting with your scene as a pseudo landscape so the subject is the space not a person. Like those travel shots where the person is full body and small in the frame. Use foreground, mid and background to create shape, shadow, and clutter blocking to tighten focus in your scene like a film director would - bonus points if the clutter has colour contrast or something. Get low, get high, step back or forward. Try not to half cut anything off at the edges of the frame. Everything can be busy if your composition is strong.
5. Try to photograph space and time. Think of everything as a contextual portrait. Not only freeze a subject, but try to represent the soul of the place they are in - in New York? Try to include the Yellow Taxi rather than move closer to block it out. Capture what life looks like in general, and how it is now by including things like how people use cellphones, barbie billboards, signs, masks, political t-shirt slogans, business men riding to work on electric scooters. These can all just be background elements to the world of your subject that tell story or give clues about their world. Samuel L Streetlife has a good video about his time Osaka where he realises that he actually prefers the wider shots in retrospect because they offer a bigger window into the captured world.
Maybe this will help in some way. I was coming from a mind's eye focal length of 40mm, so it wasn't as big of a jump for me as someone who sees in 85mm, if you know what I mean.
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@@-grey👏👏👏👏 Thank you for this!
I know this video is mainly about the GRIIIX but I totally feel you with your beginning bit talking about no longer shooting in tightly packed cities. I was raised and my photography began in Macau and Hong Kong, cities exploding with so much wonderful life and now living in Winnipeg, a city even more spread out than Toronto, I really feel uninspired. I know they say that people can find interesting things to shoot everywhere but density and people around you sure helps when it comes to street photography.
It’s not an easy thing to overcome and I’m still adjusting to the slower pace. You also have to be a lot more determined and patient shooting here.
Amazing video as always Ivan, congrats! We need asap a "How I make my videos" video from you :) Cheers
Had a few requests for this, I’ll add it to the list 👌🏻
I recently got the GR iii but debate on which one of the two to get at the time, glad I bought the non x version after watching this 🙏.
Loved the color grade and props. As for the camera, ya 28mm is how the camera is meant to be used at due to it's size and functionality. I like they made the X though. It's worth it for a lot of others.
Get both ❤
Changing from a 28 to a 40mm lens can take a bit of getting used to causing you to be uncomfortable with either camera whereas, if you just used the one, you eventually learn to work with it.
When I go out to do street photography, I either have a camera with a 40mm or a 35mm lens (the X100v, or the GRIIIX, or the Sony @7 3 with a 40mm lens) which are all of a similar focal length but when I shot with a 28mm (Fujifilm XF10) it took a long time to get used the difference of working in 28mm or 35mm.
It took a while to get used to the XF10 so much so that I initially wanted to sell it but I lived with it, and got used to it… the GRIII was the camera I really wanted but it was double the price of the XF10… but when the GRIIIX was announced I sold the XF10.
Now, I’m seriously thinking about selling all my camera gear to buy the Leica Q3, not because it’s a 28mm lens but because I can shoot 28, 35, 50 or 70mm with the one camera; I won’t have to worry about which camera I will take with me when I go out.
If I do sell, and buy the Q3 (I can only afford the Q3 by selling all my cameras) I will very much miss the GRIIIX and the X100V… especially the Fuji.
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What camera did you use for the video? It looks great
Ulysses told me the GRIIIx feels like a cropped in GRIII, a weird look. Great shots Ivan, the doggo project is a perfect combo for the IIIx
For me the 28mm just dilutes the emotional intensity or sometimes the poetry of a captured frame, compared the 50. It might be a bit more dramatic at times but that requires you to get closer to subjects which is hard to do in many places.
Got love the grx it is one my favs especially 40 N 50 mm ...love 9:04 it's a bench player...I like 28mm but I ain't so skilled on that wider focal length great vid Ivan
I have the 28mm and often use the crop to 35mm that works for me.
Great video!
Wonderful review/journey, Ivan - entertaining and honest! By the way I worked for Ricoh in Tokyo for 20 years...
Wow 😲 must’ve been a cool job!
I am living in Windsor and I've been using GR iii for about 4 years, loving it, specially for getting close to people. My only problem with it is using it on the street at night time. Got myself a Sony a7c for my night street shots. Used 40mm on Sony, it took me awhile to get used to it, I should have brought the 35mm! Glad you enjoy both now, love to see more of your dog!🍻
I think the GRs do alright at night, the ibis really helps. Some say a 40 is closer to a 35 but it definitely feels more like a 50 for me.
if you don't mind the size Tamron has a 20-40mm f2.8 that's wonderful with my A7c, My go to lens when I'm not using my 50mm
@@ivunchow yes it is wonderful to shoot stationary subjects but for moving subject I have never had any luck, always blurry!
@@PhatsoJuggalo806 I have heard lots of good things about that lens but I don't use zoom lenses at all, I am thinking getting sigma 24f2!
Noticing a lot of photography channels opening up with this more subdued voice and really mellow music. It’s 1:40am and makes me kinda wanna sleep even though I love everything about the video. Just some constructive feedback.
Yeah I ended up using mine as my easy grab documentary camera when I'm in a hurry or don't want to take my bigger ones. It's always charged and ready to go. It's aesthetically pleasing to me as well.
Very good video, thank you!
I'm just very bothered by how the video is mostly in ultrawide format inside a 16x9 video with embedded black bars. Why would you do this? Watching this in a 21x9 screen is a terrible experience, with black bars on the sides, due to the video being 16x9, and black bars on the top and bottom, due to the video being ultrawide with forced black bars.
I love the X because I lean more into 35mm shooting and 40mm is such a sweet spot for this camera. I love that Ricoh offer both options for people. I adore my GR III X, it gets the most use of any of my more expensive cameras.
Great video!!! But to summarize... you are saying that if I get ONE camera make it the GRIII and NOT the GRIIIx?
Mostly agree after using both on my street and family shots for about a year now. Using GRIIIx is more diifficult in terms of composition, DoF
and exposure, especially if you are taking candid street shots from the hip. So I too, mostly carry both cameras around together except times when I take only GRIII if I have my Canon R6 MK II with me.
That's a lovely color grading!
🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
I use the crop mode on my griii and shoot 35 and 50 mm on the street. The pixels become 18 and 12 megapixels, which is quite enough for me. Need to dedicate crop mode button to be quick enough
Ricoh could probably sell three cameras to every Leica owner if they made 28, 35, and 50mm versions of the GR. These are the classic focal lengths for a reason. They all have their purpose.
I’d take on the challenge of juggling three cameras on a shoot
Thanks!
It's funny because my experience has been the exact opposite. I have 3x as my main with a normal 3 as a side carry.
ありがとう
Been always a 35mm guy but recently started dipping my toes into 28mm realm. I took my gfx 50r equipped with a 28mm equivalent to some matsuris couple days ago and man, I think I m getting hooked! I legit got some of the best street shots I got in a while, and didn't need to sneak around or anything (can't sneak even if i wanted to, i m 6'3 so i stand out quiet a bit haha) so the extra res on the GFX was a bonus!
Shooting street with a GFX sounds awesome
@@ivunchow it really is!
I know exactly what you mean. I had a good deal on the 3x so I bought it, after a month decided to sell it. Always wanted to try it, so I did, but you just can’t beat 28mm for street.
Ricoh made the GR iiiX for me. I too struggle with the 28mm focal length. It is simply too wide for me. Either I need to get too close to my subjects or I don’t fill the frame.
Most of my street photography is done at either 35 or 50mm. I don’t own a 28mm lens because of the comments mentioned above. This is one reason I use the Fuji X100 series bodies. I briefly had the GRiii. I set up the video button on the side to digitally zoom in to 35mm so I didn’t need to do it in post.
Sorry you didn’t bond and love your GRiiiX.
Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)
Did you shoot the video on the griii?
I stick my grx3 in my pocket. Love it. I’ve been shooting with a 50 for 20 years. Love this little guy. Made some creamy photos yesterday. Thank you.
Jindo...
Ours was super skiddish when we got her. She was the runt of several at a home and was bullied.
My mom hugged the poor thing for hours for days before she felt at ease with us.
Super loyal. Usually potty trained without being trained. Let them out a few times a day in the yard. Would usually do her business around the periphery of the yard. Wished I had time for a dog.
Yea we didn’t have to potty train her, it was automatic from the start. They’re kinda stubborn though 🫠
@@ivunchow Super stubborn. Almost feral in some respects. The only tricks she knew were to shake hands, sit when asked (not all the time), and she loved to fetch a ball.
Good guard dogs, but ours barked too much when left outside. This was years ago, before coyotes became part of suburban and urban fauna here is southern CA.
Solid vid!
Very nice!
What did you use to shoot the video?
I enjoy hearing the feedback from actual users, I’ve found that I love that 40mm perspective, but understand why someone who prefers wider would be put off by it.
"40mm is close to 50mm" is kina of a weird argument. I'm not trying to be harsh here - but it's like saying 28mm is close to 35mm. That's true, yes. But we all now there's quite a lof of difference between 28 and 35. Just as there is between 40 and 50mm.
I'm still on the fence on which to pick, because I can't justify having both, hell I can't even justify the gear I already have. What I want is a camera that I will always carry with me, not necessarily for street photography (although I do like street), more for documenting personal meaningful moments of daily family life (puppy, dog, kitten, baby, child, pregnancy...) or events where it would be embarrassing to use the intimidatingly massive full frame setup - you just don't bring your full gear to a simple get together, but nobody will raise an eyebrow or perhaps even notice if you take a snap with a phone or GR. I do like the 50mm focal length and perhaps it seems boring because it's close to what your eyes see - I think it was established that "normal" lens is 43mm, Pentax for instance, gets it.
I do know this though, I don't intend to use it for portraits, that would be an intentional shoot, something I will plan for and for that I'll use perhaps the Canon 85L or 35L or 135L and it will easily blow the Ricoh out of the water, but I will not lug around the whole bag for "just in case", for that I think I want the Ricoh. And if you're sitting across the table, you don't have to stand up to take a shot if you have the 28mm, I'm afraid that with the 40, I'll always have to take steps back.
28mm seems more difficult to compose, but that's allright it makes you think more. Oh boy, now I'm leaning to the 28mm more...
Get the 28
Congrats on your new Jindo family member!
Thanks! 🖤
Yooo! This is my neighborhood!🙌
What happened to your Leica SL2s?
It’s shooting this video
These pictures are NOT boring, they're beautiful! Man, you've got the eye for it!
Thank you 🙏🏻
I wasn’t interested in the GR until the x came out. If I need wide, I use my iPhone 11 Pro.
love the story
I think I’m going to scoop up the original GR.
Like OG, first one, 1996 GR1? Good luck lol
@@ivunchow no sorry, the first digital aps-c GR hahaha
What camera/s did you use to shoot the videos?
SL2s, GH5, GoPro 8
@@ivunchow Thank you. The cinematics are brilliant
Ricoh GR digital 8.1 megapixel user here since 2005.
I use it for black and white at high ISO in dark places. I get in close. I am a shady character.
I love the results.
I am in the opposite feeling... I don't really like the 28mm of my GRIII (have it for around a year now) and think of giving it to my wife and buy a GR3x or a Sigma fp L.... 🤣
👍📷📸
What happened to the Leica?
Guess it is not that boring after all 😊
The problem with the x isn’t the focal length is the f/2.8 lens. It’s just not fast enough to create the separation and drama 40-75mm requires in lots of scenes. This is fine for landscape and architecture but really limits people imagery and photography where separating the subject is important imo. It needed to be f/1.8 or faster on an apsc sensor to really deliver.
THIS
I like the geometric way a 28mm lens frames! It can become boring! I've never used a Ricoh GR! Friends use them,. I always loved Pentax colors! Would I buy? No! I prefer my small compact digitals, Canon 210, Canon Powershot 530, and an old Olympus from 2004! It's actually mirrorless! Uses own card, expensive! Long zoom. I've travelled last few years, with digital only! No X-Rays!
Liked your images, Eh!
Interesting! I am currently enjoying the 50 mm. Because everyone who does street shoot 28 or 35 mm. And that is really boring…
Better off getting Canon R8 and 28mm / 50mm pancake RF lenses..
dejavu from GxAce 😮😮
Me: *Debating on getting the grx*
Notification: "The Ricoh grx is kinda boring"
Me: 😢
Lol just my experience, doesn’t have to be yours
I can’t imagine a more complex way of going about your photography. If you are planning to adopt a one lens only approach, most would advise you to concentrate on that lens and learn how to use it. The idea of buying TWO £1,000 cameras and walking about with both seems ridiculous to me. The whole ethos of the Ricoh GR is simplicity and compactness, so why carry TWO of them?
I am already infected by the 28mm virus so I am no participant in the debate.
But what I doubt is, do I like your photos better than videos or vice versa, it bit like 28 vs 40 😉
40 is a whole 10mm away from 50! Not a 50 at all. You can say it’s almost like a 35 but not a 50. I can see the 28mm fad is going away. That’s good. Narrower lenses keep you honest. Try and go back to a true 50mm. There’s nowhere to hide with a 50. People can’t bury their crappy photos behind wide angle distortion and getting close to some random person and calling it art.
Wake me up when the GR has a tilting screen and rangefinder-style EVF.
Then it wouldn't be a GR. I want those things too but that will completely change what this camera is. Pop up flash and weather sealing is all I can hope for in the GR4.
Sounds like you want a Fuji x100 lol
Tools > Brands.
Click bait
I don't get your point. Nearly every advanced point and shoot has a wide lens. Not only the GR, but the fuji x100, leica q, sony rx1 and so on. Now one camera comes out that's not as wide while there's plenty of wider ones and you start complaining? Sure the 28 is tradition on the GR line, but wide shooters are incredibly spoiled as far as point and shoots go. I've been waiting for an 85ish PAS for years and still not a single one exists. Stop complaining and get a different camera.
First 😂🎉🎉
The best.
First!
I can’t agree more to get both. I have a GRD which I love to bring with me as my edc. Thinking bout the x to join in my pouch as well. What do you think? Btw, what about your other cameras? Leica and all? Sell?
yes and? Are you a todler or something
@@photomorti why can’t I be? Cheers
When you run out of anything real to express, and fall back video essays on focal lengths and gear reviews.
GxAce at home
Yeah just take pictures and videos of anybody on the street and put it on CZcams.