Ricoh GR1S camera

Ricoh GR1S cameraThe Ricoh GR series was first introduced in 1996 as a more premium offering to its award winning predecessor, the R1. The R1 was an ultra compact 35mm auto focus camera with a similar spec sheet to the GR1 but with a lesser lens attached to it. The body and much of the aesthetics remained much the same throughout the GR series, ultimately concluding its journey as a 35mm camera with the GR21; often described as the mac daddy of the compact category,

pocket sized dimensions and a futuristic lens flap

Speeds: Up to 1/8000th including half stops

The brand became globally celebrated for its rangefinders

The Konica big mini is the kind of camera you can comfortably throw in your pocket and use in almost any condition

Shutter Count: Digital on back

is the quality of its lens

The camera itself featured a new type of electronic release button

also boxed

boasting many notable users who appreciated the quality of build and sharpness of the lenses

The manually focussed lens comprises 7 optical elements in 5 groups

Juergen Teller and Mario Testino to name a handful

ISO Range: Auto DX coding ISO 25 to 3200