Feature1: Refined depiction
A camera that delivers the intended results. A camera that's advanced
yet simple to operate, reliable and precision built. RICOH's GR DIGITAL
has evolved to let you pursue your own ideals. Now comes the GR DIGITAL
II. Boasting its forebears' superior imagery and sharpness that only
the Ricoh GR Lens can provide yet achieving even higher image quality.
In an amazingly compact, slim body - robustly constructed of lightweight
diecast magnesium - the GR DIGITAL II encompasses enhanced expressive
capability and adds new functions, along with improved operability that
responds almost instantaneously to your commands. It's the kind of camera
that urges you to use it, time and time again.
1/40sec, F2.4, ISO100, WB:AUTO, Noise Reduction:ON,
Full size photo; no trimming
GR Lens: superb definition with low distortion all the way to the picture edge
The key criteria for lens performance , sharpness and low distortion,
have been pursued without compromise. The widely acclaimed F2.4/f:5.9mm
lens (35mm equivalent: 28mm) features improvements to compensate for
various types of aberrations and vignetting on the subject's periphery
- areas that are particularly problematic - to provide outstanding sharpness
and high contrast all the way to the corners of the image as the data
in the lens' MTF curve demonstrates. This achieves high image quality
particularly when taking pan-focus shots. Other refinements include reduction
in mechanical noise from the AF drive during focusing. The GR Lens is
the story of constant efforts at improvement. The more the user understands
photography, the more he or she will want to put this lens to use.
New 5-group 6-element retractable lens - the fusion of superb optical technology and mechanical engineering
The brightness of a F2.4 aperture and various
aberration compensation. The superb optical performance of the GR Lens
is achieved by a 5-group, 6 element lens that incorporates 3-groups
with 2 aspherical elements and high-precision assembly techniques for
sharper images in a more compact size. Use of high quality optical
glass and special lens polishing and multi-coating technologies ensure
natural colour renditions, overall sharpness and excellent contrast
characteristics. The design of an original "retracting lens system" allows
for the lens to draw level into a thin, 25mm camera body. In the course
of the lens retracting a portion of the optical system withdraws from
atop of the optical axis, thereby realizing extreme high-precision
and control of the lens unit - a successful merger of exceptional optical
performance within a slim body form you can carry with you anywhere.
10.01 megapixel,1/1.75" CCD brings out of the best of the GR Lens'characteristics
The GR Lens takes pride in the capability of its
high-definition lens to render subjects with fine detail and true-to-life
reproduction. To bring out its optimal performance, GR DIGITAL II incorporates
a 1/1.75" CCD with 10.01 megapixels, retaining definition, S/N
ratio and dynamic range at previously high levels. Coupled with the
GR Engine II, the expression of delicate lighting and image processing
algorithm achieve superb picture quality, with reduced noise and fine
gradations.
Advanced image engine GR ENGINE II with reduced noise
Along with the GR Lens, another source of the
high picture quality is the GR Engine. Continuing with the sharp definition,
natural noise reduction and faithful color reproduction of its predecessor
model, the GR Digital II incorporates a new GR Engine II that boasts
further advancements, like significant improvements in noise processing
capabilities at high sensitivity settings. This ensures you can shoot
at high sensitivity settings without concerns over loss of definition
or chroma levels, thus expanding the range of shooting versatility.
In addition to ISO 80-1600 sensitivity, a new AUTO-HI setting is provided.
1sec, F5, ISO100, EV-1.3,WB:MANUAL, Noise Reduction:ON,
Full size photo; no trimming
User-selectable noise reduction function
In scenes where noise is likely to be a problem,
GR DIGITAL II gives you the option of activating image noise reduction
processing. When you want to enhance expression of tightly shaded areas
or take time exposures, this ensures excellent resolution, tone characteristics
and color saturation while achieving dramatic reduction in noise.
- * Cannot be utilized when set in the Scene
Modes
Seven-blade shutter for nearly round lens performance
One of the most pleasing effects in photography
is the appearance of "out-of-focus" images - the areas in
the picture around the main subject that can be distant and as such
are not in sharp focus. This is heavily dependent of the quality and
shape of the shutter. The design of the almost perfectly circular high-quality
seven blade shutter is precisely controlled for correct exposures,
from F2.4 to F11* in 1/3EV - even when closed down the light point
is nearly circular - making for striking blur tones and photographic
expression.
- * When shooting in the Auto mode, an
ND filter activates at stops above f7.1.
Macro photography
Macro enables shooting from a distance of just 1.5cm from the subject.
Since the AF target can be moved up or down and to the left or right,
the macro focus will function smoothly even while the camera is set on
a tripod.