Ricoh · Point & Shoot
Ricoh GR1
The ancestor of today's GR digital cameras: a razor-sharp 28mm f/2.8 in a flat pocket body, still a benchmark for street compacts.
~$650–1100 typical used price · updated 2026-09-23
01Quick character
Editorial guidance, not lab measurements — examples vary, and film & processing change the result.
02Best for
Use cases: Street · Travel · Everyday
Control: Some control
Beginner friendly: 3/5
Portability: 5/5
What it feels like
A point & shoot with autofocus focusing and aperture priority + ae exposure — The ancestor of today's GR digital cameras: a razor-sharp 28mm f/2.8 in a flat pocket body, still a benchmark for street compacts.
03Key specifications
| Format | 35mm |
| Camera type | Point & Shoot |
| Lens | 28mm f/2.8 GR |
| Focusing | Autofocus |
| Exposure | Aperture priority + AE |
| Flash | Built-in |
| Production | 1996–2001 |
Known buying issues
- High used prices
- LCD can fail
- Focus mechanism can jam
- Flash capacitor aging
04Used buying checklist
- Test AF lock quickly
- Check LCD segments
- Fire the flash
- Confirm aperture priority responds
When possible, test a camera before buying — or buy from sellers with real return policies.
05Film pairings
Recommendations, not guarantees — exposure, processing and scanning change the final look.
Ilford HP5 Plus
Classic B&W street pairing with the 28mm look.
Kodak Portra 400
Flexible color for a fast-aperture compact.
06Current price options
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