Ricoh

Ever wanted to kick yourself for being such an idiot. Mike did just that when he found out what really ailed his much-loved Ricoh GR...

The Ricoh GXR system with its interchangeable models which combined sensor and lens in one unit, is a vintage digital worth exploring. Discontinued, but not forgotten and Jean explains here...

A box of old photographs, hidden for 54 years, bring to life a university expedition to northern Norway — through the medium of the unusual Ricoh Auto Half, one of the then-popular half-frame cameras...

The film-loading Rollei 35 from 1966 and the digital Ricoh GR IIIx (2021) have more on common that it seems. For example, a 40mm (equiv.) lens and a design that puts smallness over all. Read here a comparing review of these two cameras.

This week's news round is dominated by all the goings-on in the Leica world. If you fancy a weekend getaway with fellow enthusiasts, here's your chance. Or, if you would like to buy some used Leica gear with zero-interest financing, head to Mayfair. Perhaps you've already picked up a new SL3 or Sofort. In that case, we have some news for you. And if you would like to know what's going on beyond the Leica world, don't worry, Ricoh, Fujifilm, Panasonic, and Lomography all get a mention too.

Erwin explores the photography principle that dwarfs everything else, the fact that light matters.

What happens when your bag of valuable disappears on the conveyor belt at airport security? Mike panics gently as the worst happens...

What does USB-C mean to you? Convenience, fewer cables, lower cost, in-camera charging? The latest connector, which is now virtually universal, is all these things. But in the photographic world there is still controversy because the new standard has encouraged manufacturers to concentrate on in-camera charging and the removal of external charging options. Not everyone welcomes this…

Everyone loves camera gear reviews. And they are even harder to resist in the form of a listicle. This week, you are not just getting your camera gear review fix, but news of two recent 'Best of' lists.

Over almost a century, Voigtländer, Zeiss, Ricoh, Olympus made attachable viewfinders. This review (The M Files, ep. 17) shows which are recommendable for your Leica or other rangefinder camera.

Jean takes us on a colourful tour of Bali, to meet its people and help fly its kites...

The new Ricoh GR III is selling well, according to camera dealers we've spoken to. It brings a fresh approach while retaining the appearance and fearures that have made this discreet camera something of a cult among discerning photographers.

Camera gear addicts love a good camera gear rumour, especially if it's about a long-awaited, highly-desirable piece of kit. This week, we've got a few to share.

Living museums have become increasingly popular, nowhere more so than in the UK where “attractions” are seemingly around every bend in the road. I’ve enjoyed a number of these celebrations of, mostly, early 20th century life including Beamish in Northumberland and the sadly now defunct Wigan Pier museum. This last weekend I ticked another rather enticing museums off my wishlist, this time the Black Country Living Museum at Dudley in the heart of the Black Country. The area was at the forefront of the industrial revolution and gained its name from the pollution and generally dreary landscape that resulted from the mining and other works.

Jean continues his adventures in Myanmar with his favourite Ricoh GR camera. Part Three in the series unfolds.....