A lot as I like the Ricoh GR III, it has been lacking one main factor because it launched all these years in the past: a devoted smartphone app.
Sure, I do know, you may join it to Ricoh’s Picture Sync app – however Picture Sync is horrible. The connection is unstable, handshaking is often hit or miss (not simply with the Ricoh GR III, however I may by no means get it to persistently hook up with the Ok-1 Mark II), and since it is a generic app for all Ricoh cameras, it simply would not really feel very “GR-y”.
I all the time thought that the Ricoh GR III is such a particular product that it deserved a correct app all of its personal – and now it has one: GR World.
It takes all the great bits and greatest intentions of Picture Sync and packages them in a brand new app that, in the beginning, matches the texture and aesthetic of the Ricoh GR III: modern gray menus with a clean interface befitting one of many slickest avenue cameras.
I like that you could register and title your digicam on the app – which is especially cool if you happen to personal multiple GR. The app is appropriate with the Ricoh GR III / GR III HDF (utilizing the newest V2.00 firmware, simply launched), the Ricoh GR IIIx / GR IIIx HDF (through the newest V1.50 firmware) in addition to the Ricoh GR II (V1.10 or later).
It is also appropriate with particular editions, just like the Ricoh GR III Diary Version, as long as they’re operating the most recent firmware (and Ricoh is eager to level out that the particular version graphic screens will stay intact).
You’ll be able to import your JPEG, RAW and film recordsdata, however the interface for doing so has been dramatically improved. You’ll be able to filter your recordsdata by kind, taking pictures date and switch standing (transferred / not transferred) to make life immeasurably simpler when coping with massive batches. Or in fact, you may simply examine the thumbnails you wish to import.
The GR World app allows you to shoot remotely and in addition transmits location info to the digicam when related. Helpfully, you may toggle the “Background location info transmission” setting in order that the app all the time sends GPS information – even when your telephone is asleep or different apps are getting used.
There’s additionally a probably enjoyable Widget operate, which shows your imported pictures on the telephone’s residence display a bit like a digital picture body.
I do not assume each digicam essentially wants a bespoke app, however the Ricoh GR III simply feels so bizarre with Picture Sync (if you happen to may even get it to work) that I am thrilled we now have GR World. The app might be out there for obtain from July 23 – and once more, it requires the most recent firmware to work together with your digicam.
You may also like…
See the place the Ricoh GR III ranks among the many greatest compact cameras in addition to the greatest cameras for avenue pictures.