A Ricoh GR1 ultra slim, 35mm, autofocusing point and shoot camera. Central
to its premium status is a 28mm
f/2.8 (7 elements, 4 groups) multi-coated, aspherical glass, high resolution
lens. These are no longer officially imported to the states, but
Ricoh is continuing to repair them in the USA. This current production
model camera has a cult following from photographers who want a premium
quality wide angle point and shoot camera in an ultra compact design. It
is chock full of features, including:
f/2.8 = 64 center / 45 corner
f/4 = 81 center / 45 corner
f/5.6 = 91 center / 51 corner
f/8 = 81 center / 51 corner
f/11 = 72 center / 51 corner
f/16 = 64 center /41 corner
f/22 = 51 center / 36 corner
The British magazine Practical Photography gave the GR1 a ten star rating
- the highest for point and shoot
cameras! For lots of additional information, see Serious Point &
Shoot Photography and the Ricoh GR1 camera.
Comes with a CR2 lithium battery, an original wrist strap and an original
Ricoh leather belt case plus the box.
Only 7.5 oz., plus 1 oz. instructions.