I think they could use a 1" sensor + prime without increasing the body size.I'm guessing they might follow Sigma DP series have two same cameras with different focal length. I hope to see it maintain 28mm and keep it small form.
I'm guessing they might follow Sigma DP series have two same cameras with different focal length. I hope to see it maintain 28mm and keep it small form.
Meatboy said:Many have suggested a B/W only version also. In APS-C it would perform well I think.
wong_se said:From realible source, GRD5 will be APSC sensor, but slightly bigger.
my speculation on the features : design and ergonomics remain 90% ; no AA filter ; VR ; 28mm at least f2.8 if not f1.9.
sanfong said:But I'm going to miss the deep DOF with advantage of using f1.9.
sanfong said:Nikon Coolpix A : 111mm x 64mm x 40mm
Ricoh GRD IV : 108.6 mm x 59.8 mm x 32.5 mm
I'm so happy to see Nikon compact can squeeze APS-C sensor in a size close to Ricoh GRD IV.
But I'm going to miss the deep DOF with advantage of using f1.9.
damn excited for the grd5!!!
hope it's not as ex as 1100usd though....
New spec
The new Ricoh GR will have a new processor called GR Engine 5.
Very fast and improved AF and start-up time.
No anti-aliasing (AA) filter.
High ISO up to 25,600
1080P at 30fps HD video recording capabilities with continuous AF (H.264 format). (I'm surprised they are interested in video)
Built-in stereo mic.
The 28mm f/2.8 lens is completely re-designed and will have a 9 blades aperture.
Ricoh will also offer a wide angle conversion lens (GW-3) with a 21mm focal length.
The new GR will be compatible with Eye-Fi memory cards.
The US price will be around $800.
Announcement is next week. Shipping should start in May, 2013.
The new Ricoh Digital GR camera to be announced next week (additional specifications available) | Photo Rumors
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Is it this?