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Introduced in November 2008, the Ricoh GR Digital II is a high quality compact digital camera. Featuring a 1/1.75" 10MP CCD the GR Digital II includes an advanced Ricoh designed image processor, an advanced 7 blade shutter, and RAW format support.
MSRP $500.00
Release date November, 2008
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Ricoh GR Digital II
• Ricoh GR Digital II - Digital camera - compact - 10.1 Mpix - supported memory: MMC, SD, SDHC
• GR Digital II Digital Camera
MPN: 174063
Competitors
Ricoh GR Digital II is ranked 3rd among it's competitors.
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MSRP $499.99
Released October, 2008
Pros
- includes advanced manual controls for the aspiring professional/hobbyist
- quality 3" LCD display with good resolution (461k dots)
- Optical stabilisation
Cons
- Slow continuous shooting (1.3 fps)
- doesn't take video in high definition (VGA & 30fps only)
- Noise Profile At High ISOs (above 400)
Ricoh GR Digital II
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vs.
Canon PowerShot G10
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MSRP --
Released September, 2008
Pros
- RAW file format support
- quality pro
accessories
- sharp and fast lens
Cons
- considerably more expensive than the last generation product
- Noisy sensor
- Virtually the same as the Panasonic LX-3
Ricoh GR Digital II
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vs.
Leica D-LUX 4
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MSRP $499.00
Released September, 2009
Pros
- optical image stabilization
- RAW format support
- large 2.8" tilt/swivel display with respectable resolution (461k dots)
Cons
- no HD video mode
- same form factor as previous cameras in the series - slightly heavy and large
- cost
Ricoh GR Digital II
vs.
Canon PowerShot G11
MSRP $999.99
Released March, 2008
Ricoh GR Digital II
100%
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Sigma DP1
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MSRP $379.99
Released September, 2009
Pros
- cool aesthetic - modern & retro aspects
- captures video in 720p high definition
- 3" OLED display
Cons
- OLED display has a limited resolution (480 x 360px - 172.8K dot)
- poor picture quality for the price
- mediocre zoom
Ricoh GR Digital II
vs.
Samsung WB1000
MSRP $499.95
Released September, 2008
Pros
- Intelligent Auto mode
- f2.0 - Good low light performance
- attractive professional aesthetic
Cons
- Accessory availability
- 2.5x optical zoom
- expensive for the majority of consumers
Ricoh GR Digital II
vs.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
Reviews
December 16, 2008
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Pros
- features an easy to hold grip
- includes RAW format support
- great build quality
- silent shutter
- integrated lens cover
- a teleconverter and a wide converter are available
- very little shutter lag
- good battery life
- extremely compact
- an excellent improvement over the GR Digital I
Cons
- expensive
- lacks image stabilization
- no zoom
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Pros
- features an easy to hold grip
- includes RAW format support
- great build quality
- silent shutter
- integrated lens cover
- a teleconverter and a wide converter are available
- very little shutter lag
- good battery life
- extremely compact
- High quality prime lens
- on-screen electronic bubble level
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