(Ricoh GRD4)If simplicity is the philosophy of Leica, snappiness can probably be said to be Ricoh's. It is best epitomised in not the GXR system but the GRD with its handy size, unassuming form and extremely flexible customisation which combine to make it the right machine for street shots. That said, as in the case of the likes of it, say the Canon S100, it can land you on the wrong footing if you chose to go up to strangers for permission to take shots: it doesn't look serious or showy, depending on how you look at it. Oh, if you've read my postscript here, the reason has been obvious to you. It had never occured to me that being seemingly serious is important for snapping shots in the street. But if you prefer going stealthy, the GRD will be like a suit you ordered from a tailor's shop: it is bespoke for you.
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