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The Ricoh GR series has been a favorite camera for many Hypebeast due to its slick style and of course its camera functions. Just a few days ago, Ricoh just announced their new model, the R8, which is a compact digital camera that features a 7.1x optical wide-angle zoom lens and a 10 megapixel CCD. It also offers the ability to take 1:1 ratio pictures like similar to the Ricoh Caplio GX100 and the GR Digital II. The R8 takes the place of the R7 model and has a whole new look which will definitely appeal to a wide audience especially to the Hypebeast. The camera will be available starting March 7th.

As a son of a poor farmer in the rural pastures of Japan, Kiyoshi Ichimura was not inhibited by his surroundings. The foundation of Ricoh in 1936 would go on to create not along ground breaking camera technology but also socio-environmental awareness. Among the company's newest and latest is that of the GR Digital II. The GR Digital II features a 10.3 MP imaging sensor coupled with 5.9 mm focal length and a 4.0X digital zoom. Further specifications can be seen here. Available now at select electronic dealers.