Ricoh GR Digital
Posted by Matthew Wronka at Mon Aug 21 12:00:00 2006
Maybe you like the idea of a pocketable camera, but not the trade-offs they bring: reduced image quality, lossy JPEGs, and minimal exposure control. The Ricoh GR Digital wants to address these limitations with a fixed 28mm-equivalent (f2.4) lens and an in-built neutral density (ND) filter. With an estimated $700 price tag, the camera will not attract purchasers influenced solely by the cost-per-megapixel, which is good sense they are the least likely to get the most out of this camera. It has its limitations, but if you want an enthusiast pocketable point-and-shoot it's the best of a dying bread.