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Hi Photographer friends,
Presenting the new Ricoh GR II
Building upon the legacy of the award-winning GR series, the GR
II offers the perfect balance between exceptional image quality and outstanding
portability. It boasts a high-performance wide-angle lens and
16.2-megapixel APS-C size image sensor, delivering superb image quality with
edge to edge sharpness. The GR II comes equipped with built-in Wi-Fi and NFC
functions for wireless connection with smartphones and tablets while offering
complete remote shooting functionality. Catering to the street and travel
photographer, the compact, easy-to-carry GR II offers high-quality,
high-resolution images delivered by a large image sensor, equal in size to
those in PENTAX DSLR cameras. The GR ENGINE V offers a top sensitivity of ISO
25600, improved AWB control and high-sensitivity noise compensation. Never miss
the perfect shot with a high-speed auto focusing system capable of capturing
subjects in focus in a mere 0.2 seconds. The GR II provides a total of 17
effect modes, which allow the user to apply a variety of image processing
within the camera to create the desired visual expression. Enjoy intuitive
design, fast operation and wireless sharing with a compact camera that rivals
DSLR image quality with the GR II.
High-quality, high-resolution image delivered by the GR 18.3mm
F2.8 lens
The GR II features a compact, high-performance GR lens with a
focal length of 28mm (in the 35mm format). This lens incorporates two
high-precision aspherical optical elements and a high-refraction,
lower-dispersion glass element to minimize distortions and chromatic
aberration, while reproducing sharp, high-contrast images even at edges of the
image field. Thanks to its 9 blade iris diaphragm, the lens creates a truthful
sense of depth and a natural bokeh effect, while allowing the user to capture
beautiful light beams at closed-down apertures. The manually adjustable ND
(neutral density) filter allows you to open the aperture up, even under bright
sunshine, for a wider range of creative expression.
Large image sensor and GR ENGINE V, with upgraded AWB control
and high sensitivity noise compensation
Featuring a large, APS-C-size CMOS image sensor with
approximately 16.2 effective megapixels, the GR II provides a top sensitivity
of ISO 25600. By reprogramming the AWB algorithm, it assures more precise
white-balance control under artificial lighting such as fluorescent lights,
while reducing the color bleeding of green hues in outdoor shooting.
Built-in Wi-Fi and NFC functionality
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 GR II provides two types of applications: GR Remote
for easy setting of various commands using a mobile device’s screen, just like
on the camera’s LCD panel; and Image Sync for easy transfer and browsing of
recorded images using a mobile device.
Pocket-sized body to enhance operability and portability
Even though it incorporates a host of Wi-Fi functions, the GR II
comes in the same size as the GR. Its exterior housing is made of lightweight,
high-rigidity magnesium alloy. The body is designed for maximum holding
comfort and operational ease, with all control buttons laid out for easy access
and shooting convenience.
Six effect modes newly added to expand creative options
The GR II provides a total of 17 effect modes, which allow the
user to apply a variety of image processing within the camera to create the
desired visual expression. Including Clarity and Brilliance, six modes have
been newly added to the selection, allowing the user to adjust some parameters
to the desired level. The user can set the desired mode simply by pushing the
Effect button on the camera’s side panel.
Full HD movie recording for high-quality, extended movie clips
The GR II captures
beautiful Full HD movie clips (1920 x 1080 pixels, 16:9 ratio, 30 frame rate)
in the H-264 recording format. By teaming this function with the GR lens and
the large image sensor, the GR II assures high-quality movies. During movie
recording, the user can also adjust exposure compensation and use the AF button
to activate the AF operation, whose speed is faster than before. Three new
effect modes (Bright, Portrait and Vibrant) can also be used in movie shooting.
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High-speed shooting
operation to capture critical shutter chances
The GR II’s high-speed AF system captures a subject in focus in
a mere 0.2 seconds,* thanks to the optimization of its lens drive mechanism and
AF algorithm and the high-speed readout of image data obtained by the image
sensor. Start-up time is only one second, and the GR II’s AF Continuous
Shooting function captures a series of photos at a maximum speed of
approximately four images per second, allowing capture of fast-moving subjects,
such as athletes and wildlife, all in incredibly sharp focus.
Thanks to its increased buffer memory capacity, it continuously captures as
many as 10 images in a single sequence during RAW-format shooting. * Measured
in compliance to CIPA standards.
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Wireless Flash
Function
The GR II comes equipped with wireless flash functionality.
By selecting wireless flash the built-in flash can trigger external PENTAX
flashes as a slave for creative portable lighting control in the studio or out
on the streets. * Compatible accessory flash units are the PENTAX AF540FGZ II,
AF360FGZ II, AF540FGZ and AF360FGZ.
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A full range of
shooting functions
The GR II provides an in-camera RAW data development function.
After shooting RAW-format images, the user can adjust a variety of parameters
within the camera, and output them as JPEG-format image files. The GR II now
offers a choice between Normal and Original modes for the peripheral brightness
level setting. Also included in the GR II is the new CTE (Color Temperature
Enhancement) mode for white-balance control, making it possible to emphasize a
predominant color within the image, such as the red in sunset scenes. The
GR II also features the PENTAX-original Shutter speed/Aperture Priority
(TAv) exposure mode, featured only in PENTAX-brand digital SLR cameras. This
innovative mode automatically sets the optimum ISO sensitivity based on the
shutter speed and aperture selected by the photographer.
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Other features
Built-in
non-directional stereo microphone Crop mode* to capture an image at a 35mm or
47mm angle of view (in the 35mm format) Chromatic Moiré Correction
function Pixel Mapping function featured for the first time in a GR-Series
model GW-3 Wide Conversion Lens (optional accessory) expands the angle of view
to 21mm ultra-wide angle Digital Camera Utility 5, the latest utility software
compatible with the GR II, included * The size of recorded pixels is fixed at M
for the 35mm setting, or at S for the 47mm setting.
