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Fixed Focus: This just means the camera can be set to focus at a specific distance that you choose ahead of time, and it stays there. The GR III has a cool feature called "Snap Focus," where you can pick a distance (like 1 meter or 2.5 meters), and when you press the shutter button all the way, it instantly takes the shot at that distance without hunting for focus. It’s super handy for quick shots, like in street photography.

Prime Lens: A prime lens is one that has a fixed focal length, meaning it doesn’t zoom in or out. On the GR III, it’s an 18.3mm lens (equivalent to 28mm on a full-frame camera), so it’s wide-angle and great for capturing more of a scene. Prime lenses are often sharper and let in more light than zoom lenses, which is why the GR III’s lens is awesome for photos in dim light.

Zoom: Nope, there’s no optical zoom on the GR III because it’s a prime lens camera. You’re stuck with that 28mm view, though it does have a digital crop mode that can make it look like 35mm or 50mm by zooming in on the sensor. It’s not true zoom, though—just cropping the image, so you lose some resolution.

Video Recording: Yes, it can record video! It shoots in 1080p (Full HD) at up to 60 frames per second, which is decent for casual clips. It’s not a video powerhouse—there’s no 4K, and it’s really designed more for still photos—but it works if you need a quick video.

External Viewer and Flash: You’re right! The GR III doesn’t have a built-in viewfinder (you use the back screen to frame shots), but you can buy an external optical viewfinder that slides into the hotshoe on top. It’s optional and sold separately. Same with the flash—it doesn’t have one built in, but you can attach an external flash to the hotshoe if you want extra light. These accessories work with the GR III, and they’re popular with people who want to customize it.