St. Pauls by Night

GR, f8.0, 8 sec., ISO 100, RAW

Been to see 'The Merchant of Venice' at the Globe Theater and went for a walk along the Southbank before and after the show. This photo could have maybe done with being exposed a bit longer but I still like it and think it shows the colors of the lights better.

Three

GXR A12-M, f5.6, 1/290, ISO 200, RAW, 42mm (Ricoh GR f2.8 28mm L)

Took this picture at almost the same spot as yesterday's shot.

I have been using the Surface more now and start to get more used to it, it's very fast and the screen is fantastic but Windows 8 is not as good with touch as Android. Overall, you won't get far without a proper keyboard and have to use the pen a lot.

Looking at me?

GXR A12-M, f2.8, 1/1230, ISO 200, RAW, 42mm (Ricoh GR f2.8 28mm L)

Took this during my lunch break, the guy did look in my direction but this makes the picture better in this case.

Walking Next to St. Paul's

GRD, f5.0, 1/400, ISO 64, JPG b&w

I somehow really like how this picture came out, despite not being sharp and having slight motion blur despite the shutter speed. It is still my favourite picture of the day and fits with the last two St. Paul's pictures to form a trilogy.

Walking Past St. Paul's

GRD, f6.3, 1/640, ISO 64, JPG b&w

Took this during lunch while enjoying a break outside in between the sunshine and rain that followed after. I had the GXR and GRD I with me but decided to use the GRD for the easier handling.

Dusk over St. Paul's

GXR A12-M, f5.6, 1/60, ISO 456, RAW, 42mm (Ricoh GR f2.8 28mm L)

Took this on my way home after a long day in the office, I liked the colour in the sky and the way the clouds looked like.

Today, after what can be described as the most leaked product launch ever for Ricoh, they have officially announced the new Ricoh GR.

The Ricoh GR is in some ways the most exciting digital GR camera since the GRD, it not only packs a 16MP APS sensor in the same body but it actually manages to offer even more direct controls than the previous GR and GRD cameras.

I was a bit sceptical after the first leaks and wondered if the GR is really enough since Rioch already released the very good but overlooked GXR A12 28mm f2.5 module with GR lens and Nikon beat Ricoh to the punch in releasing the Coolpix A, which on paper sounds identical to the GR. Sure, the GR is smaller than either of those and has the fantastic Ricoh controls but is this enough to get the attention it deserves?
While I did not have a chance to try or handle one, the first previews and impressions are very good and it looks like Ricoh has really delivered. They were maybe a bit later than they should have been but sometimes it's better to be a bit late to the party than to stay home.

The more I read about the GR and the more I think about it, the more do I want to try one and put it through it's paces.
I have not had much time recently so all my planned reviews and articles have been put on hold but should I get my hands on the GR, you will get a full comparison between the GR1, GRD I-IV, GXR A12 28mm, GXR A12-M with Ricoh GR 28mm lens and the GR. This should answer my question about which one is the ultimate GR camera.

Working

GXR A12-M, f4.0, 1/930, ISO 200, RAW, 42mm (Ricoh GR f2.8 28mm L)

Just a simple picture I took on my way to work today. I liked the red in between all the grey and the shadows.
Looking at the last two pictures maybe I should keep my theme for this week at St. Paul's and no people.

Street Light

GXR A12-M, f2.8, 1/60, ISO 2691, RAW, 42mm (Ricoh GR f2.8 28mm L)

The GR lens is really a great lens to have, it's very sharp, has a great character and just looks great on the GXR. It's not perfect for low light but can do a decent enough job if it's not too dark.

Blogging with Friends

Today, I had the pleasure of meeting friends and fellow bloggers Björn and Kesh for some photography, a chat and some drinks.
I always enjoy meeting other photgraphers and bloggers, it's always very interesting and great to be around like minded people.

Björn had his RX1 along and I took a few pictures with it, it's really a very nice camera and a lot smaller and lighter than it looks.
If I would not be as happy as I am with the GXR, I would have most likely ordered one by now.

The pictures on this post are all taken with the RX1 aside from the last one which is with the GXR Mount A12 and Nokton f1.2 35mm lens to have something to compare with.

Photographer

GXR A12-M, f1.4, 1/125, ISO 2263, RAW, 53mm (Voigtlander Nokton f1.2 35mm)

While walking past St. Paul's there were a lot of photographers taking pictures with tripods from different angles so I assume it was a group outing, unfortunately I had to rush to get my train so did not have time to chat with them.

Lady in Red

GXR A12-M, f1.2, 1/125, ISO 2075, RAW, 53mm (Voigtlander Nokton f1.2 35mm)

I liked the way she was standing in front of the bench looking at the bright and empty doorway in the front, I took it in 3:2 format but thought of it as a square picture but was too lazy to change the settings in camera so cropped it afterwards.

Caution

GXR A12-M, f2.0, 1/125, ISO 2810, RAW, 53mm (Voigtlander Nokton f1.2 35mm)

Took this on my way back home while passing St. Paul's, I liked the bright yellow colour and the fact that the sign did not fit at all in the scene and stood out.

The Interview

GXR A12-M, f1.4, 1/125, ISO 2810, RAW, 53mm (Voigtlander Nokton f1.2 35mm)

Not been hugely inspired today. Took this while rushing to get my train back home so it's not the best picture but it's not always easy to keep the blog going and post a daily picture.

Delivery

GXR A12-M, f4.0, 1/125, ISO 367, RAW, 53mm (Voigtlander Nokton f1.2 35mm)

Light in the Dark

GXR A12-M, f1.2, 1/125, ISO 2263, RAW, 53mm (Voigtlander Nokton f1.2 35mm)

Helmet

GXR A12-M, f1.2, 1/125, ISO 1532, RAW, 53mm (Voigtlander Nokton f1.2 35mm)

Playing by the Notes

GXR A12-M, f1.2, 1/125, ISO 2810, RAW, 53mm (Voigtlander Nokton f1.2 35mm)

On the Cathedral Steps

GXR A12-M, f5.6, 1/125, ISO 400, RAW, 53mm (Voigtlander Nokton f1.2 35mm)

St. Paul's in the Morning

GXR A12-M, f8.0, 1/760, ISO 200, RAW, 53mm (Voigtlander Nokton f1.2 35mm)

Candles

GRD, f2.4, 1/8, ISO 400, JPG