{"id":162146,"date":"2019-08-07T16:13:38","date_gmt":"2019-08-07T23:13:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/?p=162146"},"modified":"2019-08-07T16:44:50","modified_gmt":"2019-08-07T23:44:50","slug":"why-the-ricoh-gr-iii-is-better-than-the-leica-q2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2019\/08\/07\/why-the-ricoh-gr-iii-is-better-than-the-leica-q2\/","title":{"rendered":"Why the RICOH GR III is Better than the Leica Q2"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Currently the RICOH GR III<\/a> is the best ‘standalone’ digital camera on the market. Superior to all competitors, including Leica Q2<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

1. Size matters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I am convinced:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No matter how ‘good’ a camera is, as long as it is big and you cannot carry it with you everywhere you go, it is useless.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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2. In praise of 21mm<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Leica Q2 is a great camera<\/a>, but the 28mm<\/a> is a bit constraining. I think 21mm [Ricoh GR III with 21mm adapter<\/a>] is far more fun to shoot when compared to 28mm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3. Superior monochrome<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The JPEG high contrast black and white mode on RICOH GR III is pure art. Sublime blacks, phenomenal highlight protection. The dynamic range in RICOH GR III blows me away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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4. Price<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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RICOH GR III is $899<\/a>, whereas Leica Q2 is $4995<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even the 21mm Ricoh GR III conversion lens [$249]<\/a> and adapter [$49]<\/a> only equals $300 [for a 21mm lens!]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So assuming you got the RICOH GR III and the 21mm adapter, the total price is only $1200. Compare that to the Leica Q2 — the price difference is $3,800 USD<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I would rather take that $3,800 and buy some meat, coffee, and travel [buy experiences, not gear<\/a>].<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Use your money towards traveling and new experiences<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Assuming a round-trip ticket internationally is ~$1,000 USD, you can get almost 4 round-trip flights with $3800.<\/strong> I have always encouraged this — but buying experiences is the best thing you can do for your happiness and artistic growth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Any equipment<\/a> [even buying a RICOH GRIII] will eventually lose its charm. But having NEW EXPERIENCES and making NEW PHOTOS will bring you more joy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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6. Sharpness<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Both Leica Q2 and RICOH GRIII doesn’t have anti-aliasing filter [means the photos are sharper]. But to be honest, I cannot see much of a difference between sharpness on RICOH GR III photos and Leica Q2 photos<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. RICOH GR III looks cooler.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The Leica Q2 is a beautiful camera, but honestly — I think the RICOH GR III looks cooler. All matte black everything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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