Ricoh Imaging is pleased to announce the Ricoh Gr IIIx. The newly designed 26.1mm Gr lens provides a 40mm standard angle of view in the 35mm format, close to the photographer's own effective field of view, delivering images with a more truthful sense of depth for a completely different type of street photography. Depending on the way the lens is used, this versatile angle of view can create different image renditions: capture an image similar to those taken at a 30mm semi-wide angle or create a completely different visual expression as if taken at a 50mm standard angle.The large 24.24 effective megapixel Aps-c-size Cmos image sensor and latest Gr Engine 6 imaging engine optimize its image resolving power. It's equipped with a high-speed hybrid autofocus system, built-in shake reduction, and provides a range of new and upgraded post-shooting functions to edit captured images in-body to the photographer's preference. Its short start-up time of approximately 0.8 seconds allows for quick, responsive shooting, while the high-definition Lcd monitor features touchscreen operation and intuitive control of camera functions right on the screen. The Ricoh Gr IIIx is designed to further enhance the essential values of the Gr-series: optimizing image quality, snapshot capabilities and portability.Newly designed, high-resolution Gr lensThe newly designed 26.1mm Gr lens provides a 40mm standard angle of view in the 35mm format, delivering images with a more natural perspective and a more truthful sense of depth for a completely different type of street photography. High-refractive index low-dispersion glass lenses and aspherical high-precision molded glass lenses are optimally placed in the lens construction to suppress optical distortion and chromatic aberration to the absolute limit, delivering a high level of sharpness.It also comes equipped with an Nd (Neutral Density) filter, which closes the aperture down by two stops to capture high contrast high-resolution images with a variety of scenes and subjects and under varying shooting conditions. Its nine-blade diaphragm mechanism creates a natural bokeh (defocus) effect and a truthful sense of depth at open and larger apertures, while capturing beautiful light beams at closed-down apertures.High Quality, High Resolution Images.The approximately 24.24 effective megapixel Aps-c size image sensor delivers high image quality, and an antialiasing filter less construction delivers high-definition rendering even in the finest details. The latest Gr Engine 6 elevates the essential high image quality performance of the Gr IIIx for a greater level of detail. Faster processing makes the combination of high-resolution sensor and multi-tone 14- bit Raw possible. It contributes to improved responsiveness and functionality.Hybrid Af system for high-speed, high-precision autofocus operationThe hybrid Af system combines a contrast-type Af mechanism superior in focusing precision with a phase-detection-type Af mechanism, assuring high-speed focusing operation. During autofocus shooting, this Af system detects the subject's face or eye with precision, focuses on it, and indicates the in-focus position on the Lcd display using the Af frame. When the camera detects multiple faces, it automatically distinguishes the main subject from secondary ones and indicates this on the focus frame.