Ricoh GXR

“Disappointing image quality shown by the test unit, as well as the unreliable autofocus system mean that the GXR isn’t much competition.”

TrustedReviews has posted their review of the Ricoh GXR P10, an “interchangeable unit camera system” that swaps both the lens and associated image sensor as an integrated unit. The P10 unit features 10MP (1/2.3-in. back-illuminated CMOS image sensor), 10.7x (28-300mm equiv.) optical zoom, and f/3.5-5.6 lens. The camera has a 3.0-in. high resolution (920,000 dots) LCD.

You can read the full Ricoh GXR P10 Review at: TrustedReviews.

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Ricoh GXR

“Decent image quality in good light.”

DPReview has posted their review of the Ricoh GXR P10, an “interchangeable unit camera system” that swaps both the lens and associated image sensor as an integrated unit. The P10 unit features 10MP (1/2.3-in. back-illuminated CMOS image sensor), 10.7x (28-300mm equiv.) optical zoom, and f/3.5-5.6 lens. The camera has a 3.0-in. high resolution (920,000 dots) LCD.

You can read the full Ricoh GXR P10 Review at: DPReview.

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Ricoh GXR

“We can’t think of too many compacts that offer such an intuitive, customisable and photographer-friendly experience as the P10.”

PhotographyBLOG has posted their review of the Ricoh GXR P10, an “interchangeable unit camera system” that swaps both the lens and associated image sensor as an integrated unit. The P10 unit features 10MP (1/2.3-in. back-illuminated CMOS image sensor), 10.7x (28-300mm equiv.) optical zoom, and f/3.5-5.6 lens. The camera has a 3.0-in. high resolution (920,000 dots) LCD.

You can read the full Ricoh GXR P10 Review at: PhotographyBLOG.

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Ricoh GXR

“[The Ricoh GXR/S10] produces compact camera image quality.”

We’ve added a new review of the Ricoh GXR [QuickPrice Check] to our Reviews Matrix.

DPReview has posted their review of the Ricoh GXR, an “interchangeable unit camera system” that swaps both the lens and associated image sensor as an integrated unit. There are a number of units available and each unit is, for all practical purposes, a different camera. DPReview reviews the S10 which has a 24-72mm (35mm equiv.) F2.5-4.4 VC optical zoom lens with a 10M (1/1.7-in.) CCD sensor, sensor-shift image stabilization, and PASM modes. The camera has a 3.0-in. high resolution (920,000 dots) LCD.

You can read the full Ricoh GXR S10 Review at: DPReview.

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The use of a large sensor in compact digicams is the long awaited next step in the evolution of digital cameras and we are starting to see this happening. Interestingly — but not surprisingly — this push is being championed by companies who are relatively new players in the camera business.

Of the Big 5 manufacturers of 35mm film cameras (Nikon, Canon, Olympus, Pentax and Minolta), two have changed owners (Minolta merged with Konica, resulting in a new brand, Konica Minolta, which is itself now under the Sony brand; Pentax was sold to HOYA).

As digital cameras started becoming more electronic products than optical products, it was therefore not surprising that the major electronics companies jumped into the fray and started their own digital camera divisions.

The Big 5 digital camera players (as far as DSLRs are concerned) are now: Nikon, Canon, Panasonic, Olympus and Sony. Other players include: Fujifilm (a major player in compact digicams but not so far in the DSLR / DIL arena), Pentax (though there is some real concern about HOYA’s commitment to its long term survival), Leica (too restricted and too expensive models that only appeal to a few), Ricoh (going the wrong way with Interchangeable Units concept), Kodak (not a player in the DSLR / DIL arena) and Casio (not a player in the DSLR / DIL arena).

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Ricoh GXR

At CP+, Ricoh is showing its GXR Interchangeable Unit concept and also a couple of weird units, the first with a Leica lens and external optical viewfinder attached (no hint of interchangeability since we don’t see a lens mount) and a second one with a unit attached to the back of a Hasselblad.

It seems more to us that these look like a DIY that a fan might do to a unit once it becomes obsolete.

After seeing the unit with the Leica lens attached, it seems to us that a rethink of the GXR concept may be in order. Instead of units with non-interchangeable lenses, Ricoh should create units with different lens mount, one with a Nikon lens mount, one with a Canon lens mount, one with a 4/3 lens mount, etc. Now, that would be different and probably sell like hot cakes. You read it here first!

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Ricoh GXR

“The GXR/A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is a camera that is fun to use and capable of producing great quality images.”

We’ve added a new review of the Ricoh GXR [QuickPrice Check] to our Reviews Matrix.

DPReview has posted their review of the Ricoh GXR, an “interchangeable unit camera system” that swaps both the lens and associated image sensor as an integrated unit. There are a number of units available and each unit is, for all practical purposes, a different camera. DPReview reviews the A12 which has a 50mm F2.5 Macro lens with a 12.3M (23.6 x 15.7mm) CMOS sensor. The camera has a 3.0-in. high resolution (920,000 dots) LCD.

You can read the full Ricoh GXR A12 Review at: DPReview.

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Ricoh GXR

“Is this the barmiest idea ever? We get to grips with a compact that enables you to change the lens and sensor. Score: 4/5”

We’ve added a new review of the Ricoh GXR [QuickPrice Check] to our Reviews Matrix.

TechRadar has posted their review of the Ricoh GXR, an “interchangeable unit camera system” that swaps both the lens and associated image sensor as an integrated unit. Currently, there are two units available: the A12 has a 50mm F2.5 Macro lens with a 12.3M (23.6 x 15.7mm) CMOS sensor; the S10 has a 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 lens with a 10M (1/1.7-in.) CCD sensor. The camera has a 3.0-in. high resolution (920,000 dots) LCD.

You can read the full Ricoh GXR Review at: TechRadar.

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