General function and specification

What accessories are provided with this camera?

The following accessories are providing with this camera.
•Hand Strap
•USB cable I-USB166 (Type C⇔Type A)
•Rechargeable lithium-ion battery DB-110
•USB power adaptor AC-U1
•Power plug
•Hot shoe cover (Set on camera)
•Ring cap GN-1 (Set on camera)
•Instruction manual
* No camera case nor SD (SDHC) Memory Cards are included with the camera.

What are the optional accessories for this camera?

The optional accessories are as follows:
•Rechargeable Battery (DB-110)
•Battery charger (BJ-11)
•AC adapter kit (K-AC166)
•External viewfinder (GV-1)
•External mini viewfinder (GV-2)
•External P-TTL Flash
PENTAX AF540FGZ / AF540FGZll / AF360FGZ / AF360FGZll / AF201FG
•Wide-angle conversion lens (GW-4), Lens adapter (GA-1)
•Soft Case (GC-9), Soft Case (GC-10)
•Neck strap (GS-3)…GR logo
•Neck strap (ST-2)…RICOH logo
•Hand strap (GS-2)…GR logo
•Cable switch (CA-3)
•USB Cable I-USB166 (Type C⇔Type A)

Are there any other necessary items that are not included in the kit?

The kit does not come with an SD Memory Card, so please prepare an SD Memory Card with the necessary capacity.

What is the material of camera exterior parts?

It is a magnesium alloy

Does the camera have an optical viewfinder?

The camera itself does not have a built-in optical viewfinder.
However, there is a dedicated external optical viewfinder GV-1 and GV-2 available.

Does the camera have a zoom function?

No. However, there is a Crop function that can be set at 35mm or 50mm (converted to 35mm format) from original 28mm.

What is a [Crop] function?

Select [Crop] at 5 the setting menu.
Choose [35mm] or [50mm] then the angle of view will change from original [28mm] to [35mm] or [50mm] (converted to 35mm format) and display will also change accordingly.

There are some restrictions for Picture format and size depends on a [Crop] setting.

Crop	JPEG Recording Size
35mm	Set at [L]: Record by [M]
50mm	Set at [L] & [M]: Record by [S]

*If you set [Crop] for [Fn Button Setting] at C 2 [Customize Controls] menu, then you can switch angle of view accordingly by pressing Fn button.

Is there any function for reduce camera shake?

Yes, there is the built-in sensor-shift Shake Reduction system (SR) with 3-axis.
*You can set [On] or [Off] at 7 [Shooting Assist] menu.

 

*If you set [Self-timer] for [Drive Mode], the [Shake Reduction] is automatically switched off.
*If you like to keep it stay on, set [Auto SR Off] mode of 7 [Shooting Assist] menu for [Disable Auto SR Off].

(At Still Image Shooting mode)
*If you set [Shake Reduction] for [Fn Button Setting] at C 2 [Customize Controls] menu, then you can switch [On] or [Off] accordingly by pressing Fn button.

What is the recording format?

Still Image:

File Format	[JPEG] (Exif 2.3 compliance), (DCF2.0 compliance) [RAW]: Record RAW (DNG) image (14bit) [RAW]+[JPEG]: Record both RAW image and JPEG image at same time.
Aspect Ratio	[3：2], [1：1]
Crop	[35mm], [50mm] and [Off]
JPEG	[L], [M], [S] and [XS]
Color Space	[sRGB], [AdobeRGB]

Recorded Pixels
3：2	L（24M：6000 × 4000）
	M（15M：4800 × 3200）
	S（7M：3360 × 2240）
	XS（2M：1920 × 1280）
1：1	L（16M：4000 × 4000）
	M（10M：3200 × 3200）
	S（5M：2240 × 2240）
	XS（1.6M：1280 × 1280）

・When set the [Aspect Ratio] for [1:1], left and right of LCD monitor will display black.
Movie:

File Format	MPEG4 AVC / H.264（MOV）
Recorded Pixel	Full HD (1920 x 1080 / 60p / 30p / 24p)
Sound	Built-in stereo microphone
Recording Time	Up to 4GB or 25 minutes at max. automatically stops recording if the internal temperature of the camera becomes high.

Power supply / Battery

What kind of battery does the camera use?

The rechargeable lithium-ion battery DB-110.
The DB-65 for GR/GRll or dry cell can’t be used for GRIlI.

How long can the rechargeable lithium-ion battery DB-110 be used for?

As a guide of using time are as below.

Number of still images shot: *1	Approx. 200
Playback time *2	Approx. 180 minutes

*1 The number of still images shot is measured in conditions that comply with CIPA standards and it may vary from condition of use. (Example of CIPA standards: LCD monitor On, Temperature 23℃)
*2 The movie recording time is limited as up to 4GB or 25 minutes at one time.

How to charge the rechargeable battery DB-110?

*While the battery set in the camera, connect USB cable with the USB Power Adapter(AC-U1) and the Power Plug then plug into the consent. The charging time approx. 2.5 hours if it is empty. (Room temperature: 25C)
*Also you can charge the battery by PC with USB cable.
(When the camera is connected with PC, it start up at Playback mode, turn power off after connection.
*Remove the battery from camera and charge it with the Battery Charger(BJ-11). The charging time approx. 2.5 hours.

Is there an AC adapter for the camera?

There is the optional AC adapter kit [K-AC166]

When the battery is removed, how long the date and time set in the camera retained?

Once a fully charged battery has been loaded and left in the camera for 2 hours, data remains backed up for approximately 2 days when the battery is removed.

Memory Card

Which SD Memory Cards have been tested for compatibility?

Compatibility with this camera has been tested with memory cards from the following manufacturers:
– Panasonic / Toshiba / SanDisk
SD Memory Cards with capacities up to 2GB
SDHC Memory Cards with capacities up to 32GB
SDXC Memory Cards with capacities of 64GB / 128GB
– Toshiba / SanDisk
SDXC Memory Cards with capacities of 256GB
– SanDisk
SDXC Memory Cards with capacities of 512GB
*If saving movie images, it is recommended to use a Class 6 or faster Memory Card.
*The GRlll has 2GB built in memory.
As of March 2019

*Tested” denotes only that the operation of the product has been checked by RICOH IMAGING and in no way constitutes a guarantee to customers that the product is suited to their requirements.

When using SD Memory Cards, what should I do first?

Card that are unused or that have been used on other devices, such as another camera or a computer, must first be formatted on the GRIlI.
*Please note that formatting will delete all data recorded on the card.

Can I use the SD Memory Card with Wi-Fi function?

No, it is not corresponded. (We are not guarantee the function.)

Does GRlll correspond with UHS standard?

Yes, it is corresponded with UHS-1 standard. (SDHC and SDXC Memory card)

Can I use mini SD card and micro SD card with the adapter?

No, we cannot guaranty the function of any memory card use with adapter.
Please use SD, SDHC or SDXC Memory card.

Shooting Function

Please tell me about [Image Control] function?

By changing the saturation, color or contrast you can create characteristic images.

Standard	Normal image
Vivid	Create sharp and colorful image.
Monotone	Black & White
Soft Monotone	Create soft impression of B&W image
Hard Monotone	Create solid impression of B&W image
Hi-Contrast B&W	Create B&W image that emphasize contrast. It will show up grained image such as used ultra-fast film or result of the sensitized development.
Positive Film	Create high saturation image such as used Positive Film.
Bleach Bypass	Create image that lower saturation and higher contrast.
Retro	Create image like old photograph.
HDR Tone	Emphasize fine contrast and create with image of a painting impression.
Custom1 Custom2	Can be registered 2 kinds of settings

・ (movie) mode: [Soft Monotone] and [HDR Tone] are not usable.
・The [Image Control] is not reflected for RAW image. It can be set when run the [RAW Development] at the 2 [Image Edit] menu.
・You can set it to [ADJ Mode Setting] and [Fn Button Setting] at C 2 [Customize Controls] menu.

Which function can be set for the [Direct Key]?

If you press each button at the Capture mode, you can run below function instantly.

・The above function also can be set at the [Image Capture Settings] by pressing [MENU] button.
・The function of can be changed by the [Drive Button] and [ISO Button] at the [Fn Button Setting] of the C 2 [Customize Controls] menu.

Continuous Shooting

It will shoot continuosly while pressing [ ].
Set [Continuous Shooting] mode of the [Drive Mode] at the of the 4 [Shooting Settings] menu or [Drive Mode] of the [Direct Key] to perform continuous shooting..

How to operate the Macro mode?

If you set Macro Mode by pressing the Macro button of the [Direct Key] ▲, you can shoot the subject as close as between approx. 6 to 12cm away from the front edge of the lens.
If you press ▲ [Macro Mode] button once again, Macro mode will be cancelled

What is the [Dynamic Range Compensation]?

You can expand an image gradation to make the bright and dark portions of an image clearly visible.
・Set [D-Range Correction] of the 6 [Image Process Settings] menu.

Press key for select [Highlight Correction] / [Shadow Correction].

・The noise of image may be noticeable if you select [High] of the [Shadow Correction].

What is the [Preview]?

You can check the depth of field before shooting the image.
・When [Hold Movie/Wireless Btn.] of the [Fn Button Setting] menu is set to [Preview] at the C 2 [Customize Controls] menu, the Aperture preview is available.
If you press and hold (Movie/Wireless) button, the aperture will change to set value, and you can check the depth of field.
When you release the (Movie/Wireless) button, the [Preview] mode is canceled.

・In the [Preview] mode, the shutter release cannot be operated, and the aperture value cannot be changed.
・When the Flash is in use, Preview value and actual aperture value may differ.
・Because the [Preview] is used for checking the depth of field, the AE system may not function properly.
・The [Preview] is not available at the (Movie) mode.

What is the function of [B(Bulb)], [T(Time)] and [BT(Bulb Timer)] ?

You can select B, T and BT for the shutter speed in M mode.

Shutter Speed	Function
B (Bulb)	The image continues to be exposed while the shutter release button is pressed. The exposure ends when the shutter release button is released.
T (Time)	The exposure begins when the shutter release button is pressed. The exposure ends when the shutter release button is pressed again.
BT:(Bulb Timer)	The exposure begins when the shutter release button is pressed and ends at set time. The exposure time can be set by [Control Dial ()].

*The following function are available at [B] and [T] setting.
・Single Frame Shooting
・Multiple Exposure Shooting
*The following function are available at [BT] setting.
・Single Frame Shooting
・Multiple Exposure Shooting
・Interval Shooting
・Interval Composite
*Operation is also possible using the optional Cable Switch (CA-3) with the USB Cable. *The [One Push AE in M Mode] of [Fn Button Setting] at the C 2 [Customize Controls] menu is not available,

What is the function of [Interval Shooting] ?

The camera takes pictures automatically at the fixed interval time.
Set the [Drive Mode] at the 4 [Shooting Setting] menu or [Drive Mode Button] of the [Direct Key].

 

Interval	Set interval time from 00:01 to 60:00
Number of Shots	Set the number of shots as [∞] or [2 to 99]
Start Interval	Set the timing of first shot as [NOW] or [Set Time]
Start Time	Set the Times of Day if you select [Set time] at [Start Interval]

・Depend on the shooting settings, the time until next shot may longer than time that set at Interval.
・When the [OK] button is pressed, the interval shooting is cancelled.
・It is created and saved new folder for each interval shooting.
・When one of the [MF], [Snap] or [∞] is selected for [Focus] mode at the　1 [Focus Settings] menu, the focus point is fixed to the point of first shot.
・It is recommended to use the battery with sufficient power or optional AC Adapter(D-AC116).

What is the function of [Interval Composite]?

A series of continuous images taken at set intervals is merged in such a way that the bright areas remain.
Use this function when you want to record the trails of light formed by stars and so on during nightscape shooting. It is also possible to keep image between shots
・Set [Drive Mode] at the 4 Shooting Settings] menu or [Drive Mode Button] of [Direct Key].

Interval	Set interval time from 10 minutes to 24 hours
Start Interval	Set the timing of first shot as [NOW] or [Set Time]
Start Time	Set the Times of Day if you select [Set time] at [Start Interval]
Save Interim Images	Set if save or not images before composite or middle of composite. It is saved as JPEG format for image that middle of composite.

*Please mount the camera on a tripod
*Set exposure, focus mode and white balance and confirm the composition.
It will composite as these settings.
*After first shot by release the shutter, it will continuously release the shutter at minimum interval.
*It is recommended to use Self-Timer mode to avoid the camera shake of first shot in case [Now] is selected for [Start Interval].
*It is recommended to use a memory card with sufficient free space and a high speed memory card.
*You can confirm the image that middle of composite when you press the shutter button halfway.
*When you press the shutter button fully, you can save composite image at that point and can continue and start and save new composite images.
*When press [OK] button, the shooting is ends and composite image is saved.

Caution:
・When the [OK] or Shutter button is pressed during the exposure, that image is not saved.
・If exposure mode is changed or turn off the camera, the interval shooting is cancelled.
・The AF function will not work after 2nd shot.
・The [Slow Shutter Speed NR] of [Noise Reduction] at 6 [Image Process Setting] menu and the [Shake Reduction] at 7 [Shooting Assist] menu are fixed to [Off].

Memo:
・It is created and saved new folder for each interval shooting.
・Below settings are fixed to the value of the 1st shot.
ISO Auto: ISO/Tv/Av, Auto White Balance: White Balance

What is the function of [Slow Shutter Speed NR]?

You can set [On] or [Off] of the noise reduction function which likely to happen at the slow shutter speed. When you set [Slow Shutter Speed NR] of the [Noise Reduction] at the 6 [Image Process Settings] menu, the noise reduction processing is carried out.

Auto	Process noise reduction on judging of Shutter speed, ISO speed and temperature.
On	Process noise reduction when the shutter speed is longer than 1 second.
Off	Not process noise reduction

The status lamp will brink during process of noise reduction

What is the function of [High-ISO Noise Reduction]?

You can set the noise reduce function as below.
1. When you set [High-ISO Noise Reduction] of the [Noise Reduction] at the 6 [Image Process Settings] menu and [High-ISO Noise Reduction] will display when the Direct Key is pressed.

Auto	Correspond ISO, automatically process noise reduction
Low/Medium/High	Process noise reduction as level of Low, Medium and High
Custom	Can be set strength of reduction for each ISO sensitivity
Off	It does not perform noise reduction

When the [OK] button is pressed, return to [Noise Reduction] display.
When the [Custom] is selected, proceed to the next step No.3.
When the other item is selected, proceed to the step No.5.
3.Select [Custom Options] and press direct key.
The selection of ISO sensitivity will display.
4.Select ISO sensitivity by direct key

5.Press [OK] button.
*It may take longer time to save the processed image than usual when the [Noise Reduction] is set.

How to operate [ND Filter]?

You can decrease 2 steps of the brightness by using ND filter.
It is useful that when you like to use slower shutter speed without changing the aperture.
The GRlll equipped built-in [ND Filter], you can set whether or not to always use the [ND Filter] at the 2 or 2 [Exposure Setting].

Auto	The camera judges [On] or [Off] according to the situation. The ND filter is used if the icon is displayed on the shooting screen when the shutter release button is depressed halfway. It cannot be selected at the (Movie) mode.
On	The ND filter is always used. The icon is displayed on the shooting screen.
Off	The ND filter is not used.

・The [ND Filter] can be set to [Fn Button] for [Fn Button Setting] at the C 2 [Customize Controls] menu.

What is [Focus Peaking] function?

Intensifies the outlines and contrast of the focused subjects, make it easier to adjust the focus manually.
・You can set [Focus Peaking] at the 1 [Focus Settings] menu.
・Select from [Highlight Edge], [Extract Edge] or [Off].

Does GRIII has a function of [Multiple Exposure shooting]?

Yes it does. It takes images while merging them together.
Set it at the [Drive Mode] of the 4 [Shooting Settings] or [Drive Mode Button] of the [Direct Key].

Repeat procedures above when you shoot next image.
When you like to return to previous merged image, select [Retake shot].
When you finish the shooting, select [Complete], then merged image is saved.

The following functions cannot be changed during the Multiple Exposure Shooting.
・ 3 [White Balance Settings] menu
・ 4 [Shooting Settings] menu
・ 5 [Image Capture Settings] menu
・ 6 [Image Process Settings] menu

About Recording Movies Function

Movies with sound can be recorded.
Main Specification:

File Format	MPEG4 AVC/H.264 (MOV)
Recorded Pixels	Full HD (1920 x 1080 / 60p / 30p / 24p)
Sound	Built-in stereo microphone
Recording Time	Up to 25 minutes or 4GB, automatically stops recording if the internal temperature of the camera becomes high

Focus Settings:

Focus	AF, MF, Snap and infinity
Snap Focus Distance	1m, 1.5m, 2m, 2.5m, 5m and infinity
Focus Peaking	Highlight Edge, Extract Edge and Off
MF Auto Magnification	On and Off

Exposure Setting

AE Metering	Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot and Highlight-weighted
ND Filter	On and Off

・It will be captured by P-mode regardless of the position of the Mode Dial. The exposure compensation is available
White Balance Settings:

White Balance	Auto WB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, FI.-Daylight Color, FI.-Daylight White, FI.-Cool White, FI.-Warm White, Tungsten, CTE, Manual WB and Color Temperature
WB Fine-tuning	On or Off
AWB in Tungsten Light	High or Low

Shooting Settings:

Still / Movie	Still or Movie
Macro Mode	On or Off

Movie Capture Settings.

Framerate	60p, 30p or 24p
Sound Record	On or Off

Image Process Settings:

Image Control	Standard, Vivid, Monotone, Hard Monotone, High-Contrast B&W, Positive Film, Bleach Bypass, Retro, Custom 1 and Custom 2
Peripheral Illumination. Correction	On or Off
Dynamic Range Correction	Highlight Correction: Auto or Off Shadow Correction: Auto, Low, Medium, High or Off

Shooting Assist:

Movie SR

On or Off

*When [Touch AF] is activated in the C 2 [Customize Controls] menu, autofocus can be performed using the touch panel even while recording movies.
*You can record a movie continuously up to 4GB 0r 25 minutes. Recording stops when the memory card or internal memory becomes full. The maximum recording time per shooting depends on the capacity of the memory cards. Shooting may stop even before the maximum recording time is reached.
*The amount of time remaining is calculated based on the amount of memory available and may not diminish at an even rate.
*Use a memory card of Speed Class 6 or higher for recording movies.
*The use of the battery with sufficient power or the optional AC adapter(D-AC166) is recommended.
*If the camera is operated while shooting, the operation sounds are also recorded.

Can I take flash photography with the GRlll?

You can discharge a flash for shooting when a flash unit(optional) is connected to the camera.
・The following flash units can be used.
PENTAX AF540FGZ, PENTAX AF540FGZll, PENTAX 360FGZ, PENTAX AF360FGZll, PENTAX AF201FG

What kind of flash mode available?

The following flash mode are available.

Flash On	Always fires the flash. (Default setting)
Flash On + Red-eye	Forces the flash to fire while reducing the Red-eye phenomenon
Slow-speed Sync.	Fire the flash with the shutter speed slowed. Use when taking nightscape pictures that include people. Use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur.
Slow Sync + Red-eye	Fires the flash with the shutter speed slowed while reducing the Red-eye phenomenon.

Select [Flash Mode] at the 2 [Exposure Settings] and press the [Direct Key].
Select flash mode and press[OK] button.

Can the amount of flash light be adjusted by the camera?

Yes.
Select a compensation value with the [Flash Exposure Comp.] at the 2 [Exposure Setting] mode. Setting can be made in the range from -2.0EV to +1.0EV at 1/3EV steps.

Is it corresponded with the GF-1 flash unit?

No, there is no interlock function. Please use it as the [Other than R type camera] shown in the instruction manual of GF-1.

Is it compatible with the PENTAX AF160C flash unit?

No, you cannot use it. It may occur incorrect exposure.

Can the [Wireless Flash Shooting] function be use with the AF540FGZll (AF360FGZll) flash unit?

No, you cannot use it. Please use them at the P-TTL mode.

What is the X-sync speed ?

It is possible to use all range of shutter speed.
When the shutter speed set at faster, the flash light may become darker, because the time of flash is lit is longer than the time of the shutter is open. If it is a case, please try to slower the shutter speed.

Is it possible to use manual mode of flash with the compatible flash unit?

When you set the Manual exposure mode with the camera, you can use the Manual mode of the Flash unit.

Is it possible to use HS mode (High-speed Sync mode) of the compatible flash unit?

No, it is not corresponded. It is corresponded with as fast as 1/4000 second when you set P-TTL mode with the compatible flash unit.

Playback Function

Specification of the Playback Function.

A: The main specification are as below.

Playback View	Single-images, Multi images (20, 48 frames), Display magnification (up to 16x, 100% view and Quick Zoom view available), Histogram (Y histogram, RGB histogram), Grid display (3×3 Grid, 4×4 Grid), Bright area warning and Auto Image Rotation
Base Parameter Adjustment	Brightness, Saturation, Hue, Contrast and Sharpness
RAW Development	Aspect Ratio, JPEG Recorded Pixels, Color Space, White Balance, Image Control, Peripheral Illumination Correction, Sensitivity, High-ISO Noise Reduction and Shadow Correction
Edit	Resize, Cropping, Level Adjustment, White Balance Adjustment, Color moiré Correction, Base Parameter Adjustment, Movie Edit (Cut) and Movie Edit (Divide)

What kind of settings are possible at the Playback Setting menu.

Below settings are possible.
File Management

Delete	Delete 1 Image, Delete Multiple Images and Delete All Images
Protect	Protect 1 Image, Protect Multiple Images and Protect All Images
Image Rotation	90° to Left, 180°, and 90° to Right
Image Copy	You can copy the still images and movies stored in the Internal Memory to a memory card.
File Transfer	Transfer 1 image and Transfer Multiple images

Image Edit

RAW Development	JPEG Recorded Pixels, Aspect Ratio, Color Space, White Balance, Image Control, Peripheral Illumination Correction, Sensitivity, High-ISO Noise Reduction and Shadow Correction
Resize	JPEG files can be reduced in size.
Cropping	You can crop a part of JPEG images and then save the images.
Levels Adjustment	You can correct the brightness and contrast of the highlight, mid-tone and shadow areas in JPEG images
WB Adjustment	You can correct the white balance of JPEG Images
Color Moiré Correction	You can correct color moiré in images.
Movie Edit (Cut)	Saves a range specified with the starting and ending points as a new movie file
Movie Edit (Divide)	Divided a movie into two files at the specified division point and saves as new files.
Base Parameter Adjustment	You can adjust Brightness, Saturation, Hue, Contrast and Sharpness in JPEG images.

Playback Settings

Auto Image Rotation	On or Off
Playback Order Option	File No. or Shooting Date / Time.
Playback Sound Volume	Adjustable from 0 to 20

Developing RAW Images

You can convert RAW images into JPEG format and then save them as new files at the Playback mode. Select [RAW Development] in the 2 [Image Edit] mode and save them.

The following settings are available.
JPEG Recorded Pixels / Aspect Ratio / Color Space / White Balance / Image Control / Peripheral Illumination Correction / Sensitivity / High-ISO Noise Reduction / Shadow Correction

*The settings that were set at the time of shooting are initially selected.
You can select only the changeable settings.
Use to select a parameter.
The detailed setting screen appears when is pressed for [White Balance] or [Image Control].
The parameter setting screen reappears when [OK] button is pressed.
When you have finished configuring all of the settings, press [OK] button.
A new JPEG image is saved.

Specification of LCD Monitor

The main specification are as below

Type	3.0inch TFT color LCD (aspect ratio 3:2), Approx. 1037K dots, Wide viewing angle, Air-gapless tempered glass
Touch Screen	Capacitive sensing method
Adjustments	Brightness, Saturation, Blue/Amber, Green/Magenta, Outdoor Viewing setting: -2 to +2

What kind of operations can be done by the Touch Panel

You can perform operations such as selecting functions and setting the AF point for shooting
You can also pinch in and out during playback to change the magnification or flick to view the previous and next images.

By default setting, only the AF point can be changed using the touch panel.
To perform autofocus and shooting using the touch panel, set [Touch AF] in the C 2 [Customize Control] menu.

AF Point	Sets the AF point to the touched pint.
AF Point+AF	Sets the AF point to the touched point and performs autofocus.
AF Point+AF+Shoot	Sets the AF point to the touched point, perform autofocus, and shoots.
Off	Does not use touch AF

PC/Software

Which OS are confirmed function with USB(PC) connection?

Following OS are confirmed function.

Windows®	Windows® 10（FCU ／ CU）（32bit ／ 64bit）／ Windows®8.1（32bit ／ 64bit） ／ Windows® 8（32bit ／ 64bit） ／ Windows® 7（32bit ／ 64bit）
Mac	macOS v10.14 Mojave ／ macOS v10.13 High Sierra ／ macOS v10.12 Sierra ／ OS X v10.11 El Capitan ／ OS X v10.10 Yosemite

How to transfer images to PC?

Connect the camera to PC with the USB cable that contained with camera.
1. Turn the camera off
2. Open the terminal cover of the camera, and connect the USB cable to the USB terminal.

3. Connect the USB cable to the USB port of the computer.
The camera turns on and enters the playback mode.
The camera is recognizes as a device by the computer.
When a memory card is inserted, the files on the memory card are displayed.
When a memory card is not inserted, the files in the internal memory are displayed.
4. Copy the captured images to the computer.
5. Disconnect the camera from the computer when the copy is complete.
6. Remove the USB cable from the camera.

*You cannot delete or transfer images in the camera from computer.(Only copy)

Caution:
・Do not remove the USB cable while copying images.
・If the battery level is low, it may take some time until the camera is recognized by computer.
・The USB cable that contained with camera is not corresponded with the USB3.0.
(corresponded with USB2.0)

Can this camera use as PC camera?

No, it cannot.

Is there any application software included with the camera?

No, there is no application software is contained with the camera.
Please use RAW image development function in camera or prepare commercially available development software.

Can image display with connecting AV device?

Yes. Connect the camera to an AV device such as TVs that equipped with HDMI terminal to display Live View images while shooting or to play back images in Playback mode.
・The USB terminal (Type-C) on this camera supports [DisplayPort Alternate Mode].
When displaying images on AV device that supports [DisplayPort Alternate Mode], please use USB3.1 Type C ⇔ USB3.1 Type C cable.
・When displaying images on AV device that support HDMI, please use commercially available HDMI cable that support USB Type C ⇔ HDMI conversion adapter.
Note:
・LCD monitor does not display while connecting with AV device.
You cannot adjust the volume with the camera. Please adjust the volume on AV device side.
・It does not guarantee connection with all AV device.
・Some HDMI conversion adapter may not be usable.
Below HDMI conversion adapters are confirmed operation.
・Model number：AK-A83120A1 (Made by Anker)
・Model number：AK-A8306041 / AK-A83060A1 (Made by Anker)
・Depending on compatibility with the HDMI cable, image may not be output.
Memo:
・Please check the operation manual of your AV device and select the video input terminal to connect the camera.
・For output method, the maximum size is automatically selected that corresponding to AV device and camera.
・It corresponds to resolution of 1080p, 1080i, 720p and 480p. It does not correspond to 640×480.

Communication device connection

Can I connect to a communication device and operate the camera from the communication device or import images from the camera?

You can connect the camera to the communication device via Bluetooth^® or wireless LAN, and use the dedicated application [Image Sync] to operate the camera from the communication device or import images in the camera

Camera and function of the connection method and Image Sync of the communication device, please refer to the following address
http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/products/app/image-sync2/

Memo:
・The captured image is transferred to the communication device by specifying the image in the 1 [File Management] menu, [File Transfer].

・The captured images can also be automatically reserved transfer in the Setup 6 [Wireless Connection] menu [Auto Image Transfer].
Reserved transfer images are transferred when connecting to a wireless LAN by starting the [Image Sync]

・You can use [Image Sync] to switch between Bluetooth^® connection and wireless LAN connection.
・When using it on a communication device, please refer to the instruction manual for your device and the camera, and homepage of the [Image Sync].

Caution:
・Bluetooth^® is disabled in the following situations.
AV device connected
・Wireless LAN is invalid in the following cases
Movie mode
USB connected
AV device connected
・If the communication device is iOS, you need to connect [Image Sync] first.
・When [On anytime] is set in the Action Mode of Bluetooth setting, please be careful as it transmits Bluetooth radio waves even when the power of the camera is off.

 

What kind of operation can be done with the communication device?

Connect this GRlll to a communication device via Bluetooth^® or wireless LAN, and use the dedicated application [Image Sync] to use the following functions.

Remote shooting	Display the shooting screen of the camera on the Communication device and operate the communication device to set the exposure and shoot.
Image browsing	You can display the image stored in the camera on the communication device and import the image.
Date & time synchronization	Correct date and time of the camera in synchronization with the date and time setting on the communication device.

・The [Image Sync] is compatible with iOS and Android™. Download from the App Store or Google Play™. Please refer to the download site for details such as supported OS.

Memo:
・For the connection method of the camera and the communication device and the function of the [image Sync], refer to the following address.
http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/products/app/image-sync2/
・You can operate the camera and adjust time of the camera from the [Image Sync] installed on the communication device.
・The following settings can be made at the Setup menu 6 , [Wireless Connection] and [Smartphone Link]

Store Location Info.	The location information of the communication device is recorded in the image
Auto Image Transfer	The captured image is automatically reserved for transfer.
Image Transfer while Off	Set whether to continue the transfer if the camera is turned off during image transfer.

・When connected to the communication device via Bluetooth^®, the wireless LAN is automatically switched on according to the situation.

Print Connection

Does the camera support the "PRINT Image Matching III"?

Yes, it does.

Does the camera support the [PictBridge]?

No, it doesn’t.

Others

Can cable switch be used for GRIII?

Yes. It can be used optional cable switch CA-3 with using included accessories USB cable I-USB166 (Length 65cm). It is capable with B(Bulb) and T(Time) exposure.
・When you want to take a more longer shooting distance, please purchase a commercially available USB cable (Type C ⇔ Type A).

Can the common filter be used for GRIII?

Yes. It can be used 49mm common filter with optional lens adapter GA-1.

What is the Wide Conversion Lens GW-4?

The GW-4 is the wide conversion lens for GRIII.
It is used with optional Lens adapter GA-1 as a set.

・Remove Ring cap GN-1 when attaching Lens adapter GA-1.
・The Lens adapter GA-1 is required. GW-4 cannot attach to camera directly.
・It is recognized automatically when Wide Conversion lens GW-4 is attached.
Please confirm that [WIDE] is displayed on LCD monitor.
・Wide Conversion lens GW-1, GW-2 and GW-3 cannot use for GRIII.
・Filter size for Wide Conversion lens WG-4 is 72mm.