Ricoh's slim fixed-lens 35mm GR compact — sharp wide lens, autofocus, 1998.
The Ricoh GR10 is a compact fixed-lens 35mm camera from Ricoh, introduced in 1998 as part of the GR series of premium compacts. The GR film cameras built a following among street and documentary photographers for their sharp fixed wide lens in a slim body, and the line later carried into Ricoh's GR digital cameras.
This is a fixed-lens 35mm compact with a wide fixed lens and autofocus. It offers automatic exposure with electronic metering and a built-in flash, so it depends on a working battery to operate. The GR10 was a simplified version within the GR line, with fewer manual controls than the top GR1 models, and the lens is fixed and cannot be interchanged.
The GR10 suits photographers who want a slim, pocketable 35mm compact with a sharp wide lens for street, travel and documentary work. Its low profile makes it discreet for candid shooting, though it offers less manual control than the GR1 variants in the same family.
As a sought-after GR-series compact, buy carefully. Confirm the electronic metering, autofocus and flash operate with a fresh battery, and check the battery-door area for corrosion. Inspect the lens for haze and fungus, check the LCD display for bleed or fade, and verify the lens extends and retracts cleanly. Check the light seals and film-advance mechanism for wear.