Ricoh's New GR II Makes Tiny Tweaks to A Killer Camera
Ricoh releases a sequel to the classic GR with NFC, WiFi
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Not letting Canon and Sony have all the fun, Ricoh has announced a sequel to its famed GR: the GR II. While Ricoh didn't mess too much with a good thing, many of the changes are geared towards bringing the GR into 2015.
Like its predecessor, the GR II boasts a 16.2-megapixel APS-C sensor in a magnesium alloy point-and-shoot body. The GR II keeps its 28mm (35mm equivalent) f/2.8 lens, while bringing a host of connectivity upgrades such as WiFi, and NFC letting you pair your phone with your camera.
Meet the GR II, the spit and image of the original GR.
It's that combination that makes the the GR II a compelling camera. System camera guts in a point and shoot package is a winning formula, and the GR II stands as a less expensive alternative to the similar-but-pricier Fuji X100T.
{{amazon name="Ricoh GR 16.2 MP Digital Camera with 3.0-Inch LED Backlit (Black)", asin="B00CGY4N7Y", align="right"}} While the hardware isn't all that different, Ricoh added some new software, including HDR tone, 17 effect modes, and a pixel-mapping function to help digitally remove hot pixels from your snapshots.
If this sounds like the camera for you, the GR II hits shelves in July 2015 for $799.95. You can also buy online at Ricoh Imaging. If you don't particularly care about the updates, you could also find an older GR for less online.
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