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Key Points

Key Takeaways

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    Intentionality

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    Computational Photography: AI of iPhone makes photos too beautiful. Sky too blue, skin too smooth. That is not 'Truth'.

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    Ricoh GR IIIx: Strongest snap shooter. Shooting possible in 0.8 seconds from power ON. Takes faster than smartphone. 40mm angle of view is close to 'Field of view when gazing' of feeling.

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    Fujifilm X100VI: Film Simulation (Reala Ace etc.) is wonderful. Colors of shot-out (JPEG) are already completed, no need for development trouble. Classic design satisfying ownership.

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    Visual Diary: Take one photo of ordinary scenery every day. Only high quality photos can recall even atmosphere of that day when looking back year later.

Introduction: To Those Tired of AI Lies

iPhone 16 Pro photos are beautiful, but don’t you feel something wrong? HDR works too much, bright like noon even though it is night. That is approaching Computer Graphics (CG) rather than Photograph.

If you want to leave “As is”, dedicated machine is necessary. Catch light, fluctuation of air physically with sensor. There lies “Reality” including noise.

1. The Snap Shooter: Ricoh GR IIIx

“Ultimate Tool”. Unadorned black body. Take out from pocket, shoot, put away. Interval is only 2 seconds.

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RICOH GR IIIx

UI where all operations are completed with one hand. Equipped with APS-C sensor, boasts bokeh and resolution comparable to SLR. Once used, cannot go back to smartphone.

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40mm Standard

28mm of previous work (GR III) was wide angle, but 40mm of IIIx is close to “Standard”. This is angle of view where unnecessary things do not enter and subject can be cut out clearly. Optimal for table photos and portraits.

2. The Film Simulation: Fujifilm X100VI

Camera boasting cult popularity continuing to be in short supply (Backordered) all over world. Biggest reason is “Color”.

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Fujifilm X100VI

Equipped with 40MP high resolution and In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS). Can also shoot video. Above all, design that raises tension just by hanging from neck.

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3. Comparison: Stealth or Assertion

項目 Ricoh GR IIIx Fujifilm X100VI
Portability Fits in pocket Bag needed
Viewfinder None (Rear LCD) Yes (Hybrid)
Image Stabilization 3-axis 5-axis (Strong for video)
Style Stealth (Inconspicuous) Fashion

4. The Daily Ritual

Moment brewing coffee in morning. Insertion of light on way to work. Clutter of office desk.

Leave these as “Work”. Not to upload to Instagram, but for yourself. When holding camera, resolution of seeing world rises. You start looking for “Is there anything to shoot”, and come to notice beauty of daily life.

Conclusion: Meditation through Lens

Look through viewfinder (or look at LCD) and release shutter. At that moment, you are concentrating on “Here and Now”. Photography is a form of mindfulness.

Escaping from smartphone notification hell and being able to have time to confront world. That is real reason to buy 150,000 yen camera.

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