Just got myself a Ricoh GRD IV for the Nepal photosafari trip

[maxby]

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This coming photosafari to Nepal on 14th to 27th March is a trekking trip up the Himalayan Range to Manang. There is a need to travel light as any extra weight around the neck would weigh a ton after a couple of days of trekking....it just gets heavier by the hour. We will be on the trek for about 10 days and weight is a very important consideration.

I was looking around for a lightweight and capable camera that can shoot in raw and immediately the Ricoh GRD IV came to my mind. I have tested the previous model the Ricoh GRD III and was very impressed with the results. I heard that this new model is an upgrade on the previous model in terms of ISO capabilities and other features. Well I will let you all know how it performs after I come back from the trip.

[irenecal]

Congrats to your new purchase.Uncle Maxby.

[kyuen]

Looking forward to your experience with it

[maxby]

This camera has a cult following in Taiwan and Japan. On the surface, it shares the same design as the GRDIII, II and I but under the boot is an engine change, VR capability and a new processor.

I think design wise it may be a bit outdated when compared with the latest offerings.

[hps]

Thats nice. Looking forward to a quick review

[killer1]

Uncle Maxby, care to share some photos taken by the GRd 4?

[maxby]

I have posted the Ricoh GRD IV review. You can read about the Hand's-on experience and Opinion here.

[killer1]

Its great! Uncle Maxby