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Less than a week ago, Rico GR IV announcedThe next repetition of its highly popular compact line. Now, six years after its launch, Rico has closed the previous, GR III.
This step should not be as surprised, since Rico initially teased the GR IV before this spring, also said that GR III production will end In July 2025. This is now official, because the recite GR III has been closed Ricoh Japan website as well as In B&HRecoho US site and other retailers still have cameras which are marked as a back order at the time of writing.
Even though Rico announced its plans, it may be disappointed for those who are expecting to take GR III at a discounted price. That is, after all, what happened with the final change of the guard: When Rico launched GR III in 2019, GR II got the price deduction. At that time, the company was possibly selling through the current stock, however. On the other hand, GR III has been backders from the beginning of 2024, suggesting that very little stock is available.
GR IIIX It is still available, as there is no replacement for it at present. Rico also said in its May teaser that it will continue to produce and marketing the GR IIIX for now. Unfortunately, that device is also listed as out of stock, so when it is not closed, it may not be straight to get your hands on one. same way, Adorma Is GR III Street Edition Listed, though also on back -order.
