Ricoh GR II

The Ricoh GR II is a modest update to many a photographer's favorite pocket camera, adding Wi-Fi and a few firmware tweaks.

-- As reviewed by PCMag
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Product details

  • Battery Life(Approximately) 320 shots for Still image or 190 minutes for Playback or 45 minutes for recording movies; Continuous shooting approximately 4 frame per second
  • The GR II comes equipped with Wi Fi functions for wireless connection with mobile devices such as smartphones and tablet computers; It is also compatible with NFC (Near Field Communication) functions for easy pairing with mobile devices
  • The advanced GR ENGINE V imaging engine offers high sensitivity shooting with minimal noise and the GR II’s anti aliasing filter less design produces supremely high resolution, color rich images; Total Pixels: Approx 16.9 megapixels
  • Capture both JPG and open standard DNG RAW images; The GR II offers a variety of computer free image processing functions, including in body RAW data development to output JPEG format files
  • Capture full HD video in widescreen 1080p resolution with h.264 compression at 30 frames per second; The Auto focus system remains active with movement as the camera continuously focuses subjects in the center of its angle of view; Lens Construction :7 elements in 5 groups (2 aspherical lens elements)

PROS

+ Pocket-friendly design.
+ APS-C image sensor.
+ Superb controls.
+ 28mm wide-angle lens.
+ Snap focus capability.
+ Raw capture.
+ 21mm wide-angle adapter available.
+ Excellent Wi-Fi remote control.

CONS

- Wi-Fi implementation can use some improvement.
- No EVF option.
- Doesn't include external charger.

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By PCMag on December 16, 2015
The Ricoh GR II is a modest update to many a photographer's favorite pocket camera, adding Wi-Fi and a few firmware tweaks.
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