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Ricoh GR Digital IV Review @ Cnet.Asia

"The GRD IV's understated, black appearance coupled with a fine, pebbled-texture finish covering the entire chassis gives the camera a professional feel. There's a texturized rubber padding on both the grip and thumbrest, which makes the camera grippier, offering a more secure

hold. We found the camera to be quite compact and could be easily concealed in our pants pocket. Despite being lightweight, its magnesium alloy body lends a sense of robustness to the camera's body and feels strong enough to be able to withstand some bumps along the way. 

 We liked the shooter's top and rear button placement, which makes it easier for one-handed operation. Users can easily switch between different mode settings via the top mode dial (after pressing on the lock button) or a rear jog dial which allows one to quickly adjust frequently used settings such as white balance, ISO, image quality and metering modes, to name a few. A front dial also allows you to toggle your aperture values and other in-camera options. Two function buttons at the camera's rear and three custom options on the mode dial provide advanced users with ample customizability. 
 
 Despite its fine design concept, we wished the snapper had a dedicated video recording button for shooting candid videos. Instead, we had to go through the hassle of switching to the Scene option on the mode dial and selecting the movie mode--which could cause you to miss the moment."