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Ricoh GR IV Pros: Better resistance to high ISO, dynamic range, lens, operating speed Cons: Mini SD card, dedicated accessories Opinion: Compared to the Ricoh GR3, the GR IV improves in several aspects. The most relevant ones for me are: a better hold at high ISOs, with photos that can also be used at 12,800 Iso without denoise; the dynamic range is more extended; the most engraved lens; in general the operating speed, in particular the awakening from standby. With the barbell button I needed muscle adaptation so as not to crush it inadvertently. For the rest, the usual good things of the GR starting with the silence of the shutter, the central shutter, the responsiveness of the touch screen, the size. I don't like the use of micro SD and accessories that cannot be used with previous series, see the lens cap and the extension for filters and additional lenses. Watch out for the button on the left side because it is preset not only for the video but also on the type of memory, micro SD or internal, and with a long press you could inadvertently change the destination of the files. In my opinion, the GR IV represents not a revolution but a general evolution of the series. sent on 24 Marzo 2026 |
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Leica Q3 Pros: Lens, sensor, DNG versatility, firmware 4.0 Cons: Paint, some aspects of firmware 4.0 Opinion: I start with the December 2025 firmware update 4.0 because it changed many things about the machine's behavior. Now the autofocus is decent, in some cases even good, there is recognition of people, animals and objects, the clickable icons on the screen are a great convenience. The freezes of 2023-2024 are a memory. On the other hand, the new firmware has introduced custom profiles that must be set for some functions. For example, I don't like that peaking, if activated, is now visible even with autofocus (a case that can be deselected through personal profiles, on YouTube mathphotogtapher explains how to do it). Another important new feature introduced by the firmware is the speed with which the machine wakes up from standby, an operation that it now performs in a shorter time, also allowing energy consumption to be reduced. Basically, there are many other positive aspects that were already present on Q3 before the update. The lens is wonderful for sharpness, microcontrast, colors and then the control to switch from manual focus to AF is the most practical there is. The dynamic range of the sensor is remarkable, I use it at 36 megapixels. The central shutter is a blessing for those who use the flash but also for the silence of the shutter. The result is extremely workable and usable DNG files up to ISO 12,800. On the other hand, a downside, but for many it's personality, is that the paint on the corners of the car and on the lens rings tends to come off with use in some places. The Leica Q3 costs a lot, it is limited for different types of use but it is a very effective tool that gives joy. sent on 16 Marzo 2026 |
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