The serial number is located on the bottom of the camera.
Chapter 1: Introduction
Read this chapter before use.
This chapter gives you an overview of the RICOH GR III.
Chapter 2: Getting Started
Read this chapter before using the RICOH GR III for the first time.
This chapter explains about basic operations such as turning the camera on,
performing shooting, and playing back images.
Chapters 3 and Later
Read these chapters when you want to learn more about the different
camera functions.
These chapters explain about shooting and playback functions, as well as
how to customize the camera settings and use it with a computer.
Model: R02010
Regarding User Registration
Thank you for purchasing a RICOH IMAGING product.
In order to provide you with the best customer support and service experience for the product you have purchased, we ask you to complete the user
registration.
Visit the following website to complete the user registration.
http://www.ricoh-imaging.com/registration/
Registered users will be notified by e-mail about important customer support information, such as firmware version updates, etc.
Introduction
This Operating Manual provides information on how to use the shooting and playback
functions of this camera and related precautions.
Thoroughly read this Operating Manual to make the best use of the functions available
with this camera. Be sure to keep this Operating Manual for future reference.
It is recommended to update the camera firmware to the latest version before using
the camera.
For details on the latest firmware version, refer to the following firmware download site.
http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english
Safety precautionsRead all safety precautions thoroughly to ensure safe use.
Test shotsTake test shots to ensure that the camera is working properly be-
CopyrightReproduction or alteration of copyrighted documents, magazines,
Exemption from liabilityRICOH IMAGING COMPANY assumes no liability for failure to record
Radio interferenceOperating this camera in the vicinity of other electronic equipment
and other materials, other than for personal, home, or other similarly limited purposes, without the consent of the copyright holder,
is prohibited.
or display images as a result of product malfunction.
may adversely affect both the camera and the other device. Interference is particularly likely if the camera is used in close proximity
to a radio/TV receiver. In such case, take the following measures.
• Keep the camera as far away as possible from the radio/TV receiver.
• Reorient the antenna of the radio/TV receiver.
• Use a different wall outlet.
RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD.
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About the Wireless LAN and Bluetooth® Functions
• Do not use the camera in a place where electrical products, AV/OA devices, and so on generate magnetic fields
and electromagnetic waves.
• If the camera is affected by magnetic fields and electromagnetic waves, it may not be able to communicate.
• If the camera is used near a TV or a radio, poor reception or TV screen glitch may occur.
• If there are multiple wireless LAN access points or Bluetooth® devices near the camera and the same channel is
used, search operation may not be executed correctly.
• The security of your data stored, sent, or received is your own responsibility.
In the frequency band used by the camera, along with industrial, scientific, and medical devices such as microwave ovens, premises radio stations (wireless stations requiring license) and specified low power radio stations
(wireless stations not requiring license) for mobile object identification used in factory production lines, etc., and
amateur radio stations (wireless stations requiring license) are operated.
1. Before using the camera, confirm that premises radio stations and specified low power radio stations for
mobile object identification and amateur radio stations are not operated in the vicinity.
2. I n the event that the camera causes harmful radio wave interference to premises radio stations for mobile
object identification, immediately change the frequency being used to avoid interference.
3. If you have other troubles such that the camera causes harmful radio wave interference to specified low
power radio stations for mobile object identification or to amateur radio stations, contact your nearest service
center.
This camera conforms to the technical standards under the Radio Law and Telecommunications Business Law and
the certification of conformance to technical standards can be displayed on the monitor.
Displaying the Certification Marks -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 Display the menu.
Refer to “Setting from the Menus” (p.25) for how to display the menu.
2 Selec t [Certification Marks] in the E8 menu.
Trademarks
• Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States of America and
other countries.
• Mac, macOS, OS X, and App Store are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
• IOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. and other countries and is used under license.
• Adobe, the Adobe logo, and Adobe Reader are registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.
• This product includes DNG technology under license by Adobe Systems Incorporated.
• The DNG logo is either a registered trademark or trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States
and/or other countries.
• SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
• Google, Google Play, and Android are trademarks or registered trademarks of Google Inc.
• The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such
marks by Ricoh Company, Ltd. is under license.
• USB Type-C is a trademark of USB Implementers Forum.
• DisplayPort is a trademark owned by the Video Electronics Standards Association in the United States and other
countries.
• HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI
Licensing, LLC in the United States and/or other countries.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
• This product uses the RICOH RT font designed by Ricoh Company Ltd.
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AVC Patent Portfolio License
This product is licensed under the AVC Patent Portfolio License for the personal use of a consumer or other uses
in which it does not receive remuneration to (i) encode video in compliance with the AVC standard (“AVC video”)
and/or (ii) decode AVC video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal activity and/or was obtained
from a video provider licensed to provide AVC video. No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use.
Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA, L.L.C.
See http://www.mpegla.com.
Announcement about the Open Source Software
This product includes the open source software (OSS) licensed under the GNU General Public License (GPL), GNU
Lesser General Public License (LGPL), and/or other licenses. The information about licenses of each OSS used in
this product is saved in the product internal memory as a text file. Connect this product to a computer, access the
“oss_license” folder in the “Software License” folder, and open the text file to read the license terms.
The source codes of OSS used in this product are disclosed under the license terms of GPL, LGPL, etc. If you need
the source codes, access the following URL.
http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/products/oss/
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Safety Precautions
Warning Symbols
Various symbols are used throughout this Operating Manual and on the product to
prevent physical harm to you or other people and damage to property. The symbols
and their meanings are explained below.
Danger
Warning
Caution
Meaning of Symbols
Observe the following precautions to ensure safe use of this camera.
This symbol indicates matters that may lead to imminent risk of
death or serious injury if ignored or incorrectly handled.
This symbol indicates matters that may lead to death or serious injury
if ignored or incorrectly handled.
This symbol indicates matters that may lead to injury or physical
damage if ignored or incorrectly handled.
The symbol alerts you to actions that must be performed.
The symbol alerts you to prohibited actions.
The symbol may be combined with other symbols to indicate that a specific action is prohibited.
Example:
: Do not touch : Do not disassemble
Danger
QQ
Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or alter the camera yourself. The
high-voltage circuitry in the equipment poses significant electrical hazard.
QQ
Do not attempt to disassemble, alter, or directly solder the battery.
QQ
Do not put the battery in a fire, attempt to heat it, use or leave it in a high
temperature environment such as next to a fire or inside a car. Do not put
it into water or the sea or allow it to get wet.
QQ
Do not attempt to pierce, hit, compress, drop, or subject the battery to any
other severe impact or force.
QQ
Do not use a battery that is significantly damaged or deformed.
QQ
Do not connect the positive (+) and negative (-) poles of the battery with a
wire or other metallic item. Also, do not carry or store together with metal
objects such as ballpoint pens and necklaces.
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QQ
Use the camera or battery charger BJ-11 to charge the battery. Do not
use the battery with any camera except the cameras compatible with the
DB-110.
QQ
Stop using the camera immediately in the event of abnormalities such as
smoke, unusual odors, or excessive heat being emitted. Contact your nearest dealer or service center for repair.
QQ
If the battery fluid leaks and gets into your eyes, immediately wash your
eyes thoroughly with tap water or other clean water without rubbing, and
seek medical attention immediately.
Warning
QQ
Turn off the power immediately in the event of abnormalities such as
smoke or unusual odors being emitted. Remove the battery as soon as
possible, being careful to avoid electric shocks or burns. If you are drawing
power from a household electrical outlet, be sure to unplug the power
plug from the outlet. Failure to observe this precaution could result in
fire or electric shocks. Contact the nearest service center at your earliest
convenience. Stop using the camera immediately if it is malfunctioning.
QQ
Turn off the power immediately if any metallic object, water, liquid, or other foreign object gets into the camera. Remove the battery and memory
card as soon as possible, being careful to avoid electric shocks or burns.
If you are drawing power from a household electrical outlet, be sure to
unplug the power plug from the outlet. Failure to observe this precaution
could result in fire or electric shocks. Contact the nearest service center
at your earliest convenience. Stop using the camera immediately if it is
malfunctioning.
QQ
If the monitor is damaged, avoid any contact with the liquid crystal inside it.
Follow the appropriate emergency measures below.
• SKIN: If any of the liquid crystal gets on your skin, wipe it off and rinse the
affected area thoroughly with water, then wash well with soap.
• EYES: If it gets in your eyes, wash your eyes with clean water for at least 15
minutes and seek medical advice immediately.
• INGESTION: If any of the liquid crystal is ingested, rinse the mouth out
thoroughly with water. Have the person drink a large amount of water and
induce vomiting. Seek medical assistance immediately.
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QQ
Follow these precautions to prevent the battery from leaking, overheating, igniting, or exploding.
• Do not use a battery other than those specifically recommended for the
camera.
• Do not carry or store the battery together with metal objects such as ballpoint pens, necklaces, coins, and hairpins.
• Do not put the battery into a microwave or high pressure container.
• If leakage of battery fluid, a strange odor, color change, etc. is noticed during use or during charging, remove the battery from the camera or battery
charger immediately and keep it away from fire.
QQ
Observe the following in order to prevent fire, electrical shock, or cracking
of the battery while charging.
• Use only the indicated power supply voltage. Also avoid the use of multisocket adapters and extension cords.
• Do not damage, bundle, or alter power cords. Also, do not place heavy
objects on, stretch, or bend power cords.
• Do not connect or disconnect the power plug with wet hands. Always grip
the plug section when disconnecting a power plug. Do not cover the camera while charging the battery.
QQ
Keep the battery and memory card used in the camera out of the reach of
children to prevent accidental swallowing. The battery and memory card
are harmful if swallowed. Seek medical assistance immediately.
QQ
Keep the camera out of the reach of children. For children, accidents may
occur because they cannot understand the contents of “Safety Precautions” and “Precautions for Use”.
QQ
Do not touch the internal components of the camera if they become exposed as a result of being dropped or damaged. The high-voltage circuitry
in the equipment could lead to electric shocks. Remove the battery as
soon as possible, being careful to avoid electric shocks or burns. Take the
camera to your nearest dealer or service center if it is damaged.
QQ
Do not use the camera in wet areas such as a kitchen. Failure to observe
this precaution could result in fire or electric shocks.
QQ
Do not use the camera near flammable gases, gasoline, benzine, thinner,
or similar substances. Failure to observe this precaution could result in an
explosion, fire, or burns.
QQ
Do not use the camera in a location where usage is restricted or prohibited, such as on airplanes. Failure to observe this precaution could result
in an accident.
QQ
Wipe off any dust that accumulates on the power plug. Failure to observe
this precaution could result in fire.
QQ
When using a household power outlet, always use the dedicated AC
adapter. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire, electric
shocks, or product malfunction.
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QQ
Do not use the battery charger or AC adapter with commercially available
electronic transformers when traveling abroad. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire, electric shocks, or product malfunction.
QQ
Use only the indicated power supply voltage. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or electric shocks.
QQ
Do not damage, bundle, or alter power cords. Also, to avoid damaging
power cords and the risk of fire or electric shocks, do not place heavy objects on, stretch, or bend power cords.
QQ
Do not connect or disconnect the power plug with wet hands. Failure to
observe this precaution could result in electric shocks.
QQ
Always grip the plug section when disconnecting a power plug. Do not
pull the power cord. This can damage the power cord and result in fire
or electric shocks.
QQ
If any metallic object, water, liquid, or other foreign object gets into the
camera, immediately remove the power plug from the outlet and contact
a service center for repair. Failure to observe this precaution could result
in fire or electric shocks.
QQ
If an abnormality such as an unusual sound or smoke is emitted from the
camera, immediately remove the power plug from the outlet and contact
your nearest dealer or service center for repair. Stop using the camera immediately if it is malfunctioning.
QQ
Do not attempt to disassemble the camera yourself. The high-voltage circuitry in the equipment could lead to electric shocks.
QQ
Do not use the camera in a bathroom. Failure to observe this precaution
could result in fire or electric shocks.
QQ
Do not touch the power plug during a lightning storm. Failure to observe
this precaution could result in electric shocks.
QQ
Keep the battery out of the reach of children.
QQ
If the battery does not finish charging after the prescribed charging time,
discontinue charging.
QQ
Do not put the battery into a microwave or high pressure container.
QQ
If the battery leaks or emits an unusual odor, immediately move it away
from any sources of fire.
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Safety Precautions
for Accessories
Caution
QQ
Contact with fluid leaking from a battery can lead to burns. If part of your
body comes in contact with a damaged battery, rinse the area with water
immediately. (Do not use soap.)
If a battery starts to leak, remove it immediately from the camera and wipe
the battery chamber thoroughly before replacing it with a new battery.
QQ
Plug the power plug securely into the electrical outlets. Failure to observe
this precaution could result in fire.
QQ
Do not allow the camera to get wet. In addition, do not operate it with wet
hands. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shocks.
QQ
Do not fire the flash at drivers of vehicles, as this may cause the driver to
lose control and result in a traffic accident. Failure to observe this precaution could result in a traffic accident.
QQ
Remove the power plug from the outlets before cleaning the camera.
QQ
Remove the power plug from the outlets when the camera is not used.
QQ
Do not cover the camera while using it. Failure to observe this precaution
could result in fire.
QQ
Do not short the terminals or metal contacts on the power cords. Failure to
observe this precaution could result in fire.
QQ
Do not use the camera in wet areas or areas subject to oil smoke such as
a kitchen. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or electric
shocks.
When using optional products, carefully read the user’s manuals provided with the product before using that product.
Shooting with a Single Press of the Shutter Release Button (Full Press Snap) ............62
Setting the Exposure .........................................................................................................63
Selecting a Metering Method ....................................................................................................... 63
Setting the ISO Sensitivity .............................................................................................................. 64
Using a Flash ........................................................................................................................................65
AC Adapter .........................................................................................................................................140
Main Specifications ..........................................................................................................147
Camera ................................................................................................................................................147
USB Power Adapter AC-U1/AC-U2 .............................................................................................150
Before using your digital camera, confirm that the package contains the
items listed below.
Introduction
RICOH GR IIIHot shoe cover
Power plug
(Installed on the cam-
era)
g
USB cable (I-USB166)
g
Hand strap
g
Operating Manual (this manual)
battery
(DB-110)
Rechargeable
USB power
adapter
(AC-U1 or
AC-U2)*
* Differs depend-
ing on the
region.
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Introduction
Names and Functions of the Working Parts
Power button lamp
AF assist light/
self-timer lamp
Hot shoe
Strap eyelet
Microphone
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Microphone
Monitor
USB terminal (USB Type-C)
Lens
Status lamp
Strap eyelet
Terminal cover
1
Speaker
Strap eyelet
Battery/card cover
Release lever
Tripod screw hole
Ring cap
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Operating Controls
1234 5
This section explains about operating controls.
The icons in parentheses are used in the descriptions of this manual.
Introduction
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9
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11 12
10
13
14
15
16
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1 Front e-dial (p)
Rotate the dial to change values for camera settings such as exposure. (p.49)
In the playback mode, rotate the dial to magnify the image or display multiple images at the
same time. (p.46, p.92)
2 Lock button
Press to allow the mode dial to be turned.
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3 Mode dial
Changes the exposure mode. (p.48)
4 Shutter release button (z)
Press to capture images.
Press halfway to activate autofocus. (p.44)
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5 Power button
Turns the power on or off. (p.40)
6 Movie/Wireless button (k/m)
Switches between still image mode and movie
mode. (p.54)
Press and hold to turn the wireless LAN function
on and off. (p.115)
7 Fn/Delete button (h/i)
Calls assigned function. (p.24)
In the playback mode, press to delete images.
(p.46)
8 ADJ./EV compensation lever
(n/o/q)
Press the lever to the left or right to change values for camera settings such as exposure.
In the shooting mode, press to switch to ADJ.
mode. (p.23)
9 ISO/Left button (u/c)
Press to change the ISO sensitivity. (p.64)
Moves the cursor to the left when an item is
selected.
10 MENU button (f)
Displays a menu. Press this button while the
menu is displayed to return to the previous
screen. (p.25)
11 White balance/Down button (t/b)
Displays the white balance setting screen.
(p.70)
Moves the cursor down when an item is selected.
12 DISP button (j)
Switches the display between the shooting information and playback information. (p.20)
Press and hold this button in shooting mode to
magnify the Live View image. (p.45)
13 Playback button (g)
Switches between the shooting mode and the
playback mode. (p.46)
14 Macro/Up button (s/a)
Switches to macro mode. (p.61)
Moves the cursor up when an item is selected.
15 Control dial (r)
Rotate this dial to change menu items, values
for camera settings such as exposure, or images
to be displayed on the screen. (p.49)
16 Drive/Right button (v/d)
Displays the drive mode setting screen. (p.74)
Moves the cursor to the right when an item is
selected.
• You can specify the displayed information in [Shooting Info. Display] of the D3 menu. (p.126)
frame, and MF operation guide.
frame is displayed during range-finding.
when the camera settings are changed.
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Playback Mode
99998 99999
/
100-0630
1/2400 F5.6EV+0.7
102400
1/2400 F5.6EV+0.7
102400
99998 99999
/
100-0630
10:0010:00
02/02/201902/02/2019
You can switch the screen display among [Standard Info. Display], [Detailed
Info. Display], and [No Information Display] in the single image display.
Use ab to switch the page in [Detailed Info. Display].
• You can specify the displayed information in [Playback Info. Display] of the D3 menu. (p.126)
• [Histogram], [Grid Guide], and [Highlight Alert] are not displayed for movies.
Using the Touch Panel
You can perform operations such as selecting functions and setting the AF
point for shooting with the touch panel.
When not using the touch panel function,
set [LCD Touch Operation] to [Off ] in the D2
menu.
LCD Touch Operation
On
O
CancelCancelOKOK
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How to Change Function Settings
Using the Button/Lever
Using the Direct Keys
Introduction
Quick settings are possible by pressing abcd in
the shooting mode. The following functions can be
activated.
a (s)Macro Mode (p.61)
b (t)White Balance (p.69)
c (u)ISO S etting (p.63)
d (v)Drive Mode (p.74)
• The function of h can be changed in [Fn Button Setting] of the D2 menu. [ISO Button] (c),
[Drive Button] (d), and [Movie/Wireless Button] (k) can also be set in [Fn Button Setting].
(p.123)
• When the power is turned on or the mode dial is turned,
the current function of the button is displayed. If [Guide
Display] is set to [Off] in the E2 menu, the function is
not displayed.
• When f is pressed, the last used menu screen appears first. To display the most appropriate
menus for the camera settings at that time, set [Store Cursor Position] to [Off] in the E2 menu.
• p (front e- dial) or r (control dial) can be turned in place of ab.
• The setting is saved even after the power is turned off.
Each menu type can be restored to the default settings in
Reset
Select items to reset.
[Reset] of the E11 menu.
Reset Item
Execute Reset
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Menu List
The following menus are available. (The underlined settings and the squarebracketed settings are the default settings.)
ISO Setting: AUTO, 100 to 102400
ISO Auto Upper Limit: From one setting higher than the lowest
ISO sensitivity to the highest ISO sensitivity [6400]
ISO Auto Lower Limit: From the lowest ISO sensitivity to one
setting lower than the highest ISO sensitivity [100]
Minimum Shutter Speed: 1 to 1/1000 sec. [1/30]
Flash Mode: Flash On, Flash On+Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync,
Slow Sync+Red-eye
Flash Exposure Comp.: -2.0 to +1.0
2.5m
On
p.57
p.120
p.64
p.66
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Program LineNormal, Max Aperture Priorityp.51
ND Filter
Auto EV Compensation
Link AE and AF Point
A3 White Balance Settings
Introduction
White Balance
WB Fine-tuning
AWB in Tungsten Light
A4 Shooting Settings
Still/Movie
Macro Mode
Drive Mode
AA Filter Simulator
A5 Image Capture Settings
File Format
Aspect Ratio
Crop
JPEG Recorded Pixels
Color Space
A6 Image Process Settings
Image Control
Peripheral Illumin. Corr.
D-Range Correction
Noise Reduction
Auto, On, Offp.86
On, Offp.49
On, Offp.63
Auto White Balance, Multi Auto White Balance, Daylight,
Shade, Cloudy, Fl. - Daylight Color, Fl. - Daylight White, Fl. Cool White, Fl. - Warm White, Tungsten, CTE, Manual White
Balance, Color Temperature
On, Offp.71
High, Lowp.71
Still Image, Moviep.54
On, Offp.61
Drive: Single Frame Shooting, Continuous Shooting, Bracketing, Multi-exposure, Interval Shooting, Interval Composite
Self-timer: 10sec., 2sec., Off