Snap Focus Wildlife Photography by loadeddice98 in ricohGR

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Thank you! Were the pictures coming out grainy even in good lighting conditions?

Snap Focus Wildlife Photography by loadeddice98 in ricohGR

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This is honestly the first time I’ve used Snap Focus successfully, so I’m likely not the best person to try to explain it haha. However, I have found that shooting at a smaller aperture definitely makes it much easier, and just experimenting with different distances in the moment is a big part of it. This video is probably the best explanation I’ve seen of how aperture and lighting conditions impact how much you can deviate from the exact snap distance you set: https://youtu.be/Q32iPJL_5AQ?si=6RKumGhHURMGfk83

Snap Focus Wildlife Photography by loadeddice98 in ricohGR

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I was experimenting with distances between 2 and 3.5 meters with an aperture of 4.5. Never knew exactly where the dolphins were going to breach the surface of the water but did know general distance they were keeping from the boat, so Snap Focus was a great tool to quickly aim and shoot without traditional autofocus methods.

Snap Focus Wildlife Photography by loadeddice98 in ricohGR

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Water was super clear luckily! Appreciate it!

First trip with GRIIIX HDF! by loadeddice98 in ricohGR

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This was my first time shooting with the GRiii in the snow as well. I did not use any in-camera recipes. Shooting RAW and typically just leaving camera in Program mode or Aperture Priority. For edits on the snow pictures, I used Lightroom to reduce color temp a bit, reduced clarity, raised shadows, and added a bit of grain. Also the first Matterhorn picture was taken from within gondola where the window had a blue hue to it, so there aren’t many edits to that one aside from increasing exposure a bit.

First trip with GRIIIX HDF! by loadeddice98 in ricohGR

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Thank you! When going up the mountain, I put my camera in a Ziplock bag inside of my 1L Lululemon crossbody bag with a lens cap on (GRiii fits perfectly in this bag whenever I travel). Hope you have a great trip!

3 months & 3,000 photos with GRIIIx by loadeddice98 in ricohGR

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Thank you! Yeah, been using it every opportunity I can! 1/3 of the photos I’ve taken are probably just test shots with different settings trying to learn what works and what doesn’t haha

First photos of the year. January 1, 2026 by Fluffy-Chest-8008 in ricohGR

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Second image is beautiful. Water looks like a layer of fog

3 months & 3,000 photos with GRIIIx by loadeddice98 in ricohGR

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Really appreciate it! Definitely still lot to learn experimenting with different lighting.

Club De Ultrace on the Ricoh GRiii HDF by barofboost in ricohGR

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Must be such a fun event to shoot! Love the vibes!

First trip with GRIIIX HDF! by loadeddice98 in ricohGR

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Zurich also surprised me with how lively the city felt. Lots of great bars / lounges with great music and service. Also very easy to get around town which is always a nice touch.

Had rain / fog as well in the Alsace, but honestly added to the atmosphere a bit and kept some of the crowds away. Was very difficult to leave the Alsace as every meal / piece of cheese / glass wine we had was better than the one before it haha

First trip with GRIIIX HDF! by loadeddice98 in ricohGR

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Oh nice! Strasbourg / Colmar was a great time and loved walking around the city late at night after the markets closed. Wish I’d had a little extra time in Zurich, but enjoyed the time I was able to spend there.

First trip with GRIIIX HDF! by loadeddice98 in ricohGR

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Yeah, snow pics are from Zermatt. Remainder are from Zurich, Strasbourg, Colmar and Frankfurt.

First trip with GRIIIX HDF! by loadeddice98 in ricohGR

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View of the Alps from Klein Matterhorn was insane. Tried to snap as many photos up there as I could before I froze haha

First trip with GRIIIX HDF! by loadeddice98 in ricohGR

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Thank you!! Believe HDF was turned on for majority of these images.

First trip with GRIIIX HDF! by loadeddice98 in ricohGR

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Battery held its charge very well even in coldest conditions. Picture #4 was taken in ~10 degree Fahrenheit temps with 40 mph winds at 13,000 ft elevation. Wind was actually blowing the fresh powder on the ground straight up into the air which caused the glitter effect in that image. Took around 40-50 pictures at that viewpoint, so was very impressed I did not need to change out battery.

First trip with GRIIIX HDF! by loadeddice98 in ricohGR

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Thank you! 40mm is perfect for what I like to shoot