<p>The Ricoh GR is a technological marvel as much as it is a camera. if you didn't know better, you could mistake it for a typical point and shoot. But the GR is more than that. Inside its 8-ounce magnesium alloy body resides a 16.2 megapixel APC-C CMOS sensor that can produce high-quality raw files at 4928 x 3264 pixels.Hanauma Bay, Oahu. Raw file processed in Aperture 3.4.</p><p>Over the span of a few weeks, I shot close-ups, landscapes, portraits, and movies from ISO 100 to 3200. At first, I thought that the fixed 28mm f/2.8 lens would be a limitation. So I made sure I had a zoom lens camera with me on my initial outings. But soon I discovered I was just fine with only the GR. It changed how I worked, urging me to move my feet instead of my zooming finger.Basic features</p><p>The 3-inch, 1.2 million-dot LCD is beautiful, displaying colorful, crisp images. While composing outside, the Ricoh display held up better than most LCD cameras I've previously tested. That being said, investing in an accessory optical viewfinder is a good idea for outdoor photographers.Composing images on the LCD was an acceptable experience. Optional optical viewfinders are available, however.</p><p>Physical controls include multiple dials, buttons, and switches that make it easy to control the camera without delving into the menu system. When you do need the menu, however, it's straightforward and simple to navigate.Excellent placement of dials, buttons, and switches offer good control of the camera.</p><p><a href="http://www.techhive.com/article/2048221/ricoh-gr-review-dont-mistake-it-for-a-typical-point-and-shoot.html">Keep reading...</a></p>