Ricoh GR II

Outstanding Image Quality: The Essence of the GR.

Developed in pursuit of pure image quality, the GR 18.3mm F2.8 lens (equivalent to 28mm in the 35mm format) delivers simply the best performance in GR’s history. This acclaimed lens design incorporates two high-precision glass mold aspherical optical elements and a high-refraction, lower-dispersion glass element, positioned optimally to reduce distortions and chromatic aberration to near absolute minimum, while reproducing high-resolution images from the center to the edges of the image field. Thanks to its crisp image rendition even at the maximum aperture of F2.8, and its faithful image reproduction against backlight, the user can truly enjoy the charm of a unifocal lens. Its nine-blade iris diaphragm helps create a truthful sense of depth and a natural bokeh (defocusing) effect, while allowing the user to capture beautiful light beams at closed-down apertures.

Large CMOS Image Sensor Captures the Finest Details.
The GR II features a large-imaging area, wide dynamic range APS-C size CMOS image sensor with approx. 16.2 effective megapixels. The superior high-sensitivity characteristics and low-noise performance allow regular shooting at ISO3200 (which can be boosted to a maximum of ISO25600). By eliminating the anti-aliasing filter to enhance resolution, it maximizes the resolving potential of the lens to deliver sharp, high-quality images right to the edges. By mutually optimizing this large image sensor and the GR lens, the camera achieves a slim and compact body that stands true to the GR heritage.

GR ENGINE V Provides Superior Image Processing Power.
The high-performance GR ENGINE V imaging engine draws the most out of the GR lens and the CMOS image sensor. By fine-tuning the compensation program against high-sensitivity noise, it improves image quality and enhances resolution and contrast, while minimizing annoying noise. By reprogramming the AWB algorithm, it assures more precise white-balance control under artificial lighting such as fluorescent lights, while delivering more stable results in outdoor shooting. The new CTE (Color Temperature Enhancement) mode for white-balance control makes it possible to emphasize the predominant color within the image, to create a stronger impression.

The Speed to React to Every Chance Moment.
The GR II is fully tuned up to give you the quickest response: from its very short start-up time, through its high-speed AF system thanks to the optimization of its lens drive mechanism and AF algorithm, to its minimal shutter release lag. It also features the Full Press Snap option that allows you to shoot at a preset focus distance with a full-press shutter release. Thanks to its increased buffer memory capacity, smooth continuous shooting is possible even in RAW format.

Wide Array of Effects for Richer Creative Expression.
New effect modes expand creative options: HDR Tone, Clarity, Brilliance, Vibrant, Bright and Portrait. The Effect button on the side of the camera body allows you to turn the function on/off or select one to apply during shooting. These effects can also be applied in-camera during RAW development.

Built-in Wi-Fi Makes Handling Even More Flexible.
GR Remote is a full-featured application developed exclusively for the GR II. This web application allows remote control of all the camera’s buttons and dials from a mobile device, such as a smartphone or tablet. Macro shooting from a dynamic high/low-angle, selfie shooting, or night landscape shooting using the Interval Composite function can all be performed while checking the composition on your mobile device. Remote adjustments of various shooting parameters extend to ISO sensitivity and AF mode settings, allowing elaborate picture-making. The camera also responds to manual operations while using GR Remote so you won’t miss the moment to shoot. GR Remote is install-free, which means you can use it by accessing the special website, and the application will update quickly and automatically at its launch.