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2013-07-24T21:00:00
The Ricoh GRD IV is responsive, with customizable functionality and a low shutter response time that I think is comparable to any of the gripped, pro level dSLR bodies D4, Mark whatever EOS bodies). My only gripe is the power management on these cameras. Left in sleep mode (lens extended, rear LCD off), battery will deplete in under four hours so do yourseld a favor and purchase another battery!
le c.
2013-02-04T19:00:00
I received the Ricoh GRD IV and started using in past two weeks. I was impressed with the quality of the images I made with little review of custom settings. After a few days of exploring camera menu further, I found it quite intuitive and user friendly. The manual is actually a printed little book, which makes it easy to read and fiddle with camera as you go along. I anticipate carrying the camera with me daily, learning the various features and creating even better photos. I have had several film SLRs in the past, but never a digital one. The GRD IV is the first pocket-size camera that has made me feel in control again and finally able to enjoy digital photography. I am giving the camera five stars, as I have yet to discover any negatives.
Queenie
2012-03-14T21:00:00
The first thing I noticed about my GRD IV was its quality build; the grip is comfortable to hold and the body has a sort of grainy feel (which I love). The LCD screen was extremely clear as well! Although some people view the lack of zoom as a con, I see it as a pro because (concerning street photography) it allows you to get CLOSER to your subject. I personally prefer fixed lenses over zoom lenses. The Ricoh GRD IV, however, lacks a viewfinder. But, it can work to your advantage. If a viewfinder is essential to you; Ricoh has some optional accessories like the GV-1 and GV-2 OVF. If you're a street photographer, you can probably get away with a lot of photo opportunities that come your way because you'll just look like another person (or tourist) with a compact camera. Which leads me to my next point. I love how small and compact the GRD IV is. It definitely lightens the load on my shoulders when it's mounted on my Custom SLR Gliding Strap as well as when it's in my Retrospective 5. I love carrying around my Nikon D300 with me, but sometimes it just gets in the way. I would definitely recommend this camera to anyone who is considering it. Although it is expensive for a compact camera, it is worth EVERY penny! I know that it's tough trying to find out info or reviews on the Ricoh GRD IV, but, give it a try. You will not be disappointed.
jules
2011-11-22T19:00:00
I owned the Ricoh GR-1 many years ago and that was my favorite camera ever. More recently I've used the Nikon D80 (which I still own and enjoy) but it's too big to lug around everywhere. I did use a Canon Elph something or other but it died and I disliked the Canon menus. When I saw this camera and started reading about it, I knew it was a contender. The customizable menu is fantastic. There are so many ways you can set it so that the camera operates to your individual liking. High degree of usability. Pictures are great and best of all, I can take it everywhere. It's completely unobtrusive. Even my 12-year-old daughter thinks it's an "old" camera since it has that classic look. I like that--I figure it's less likely to get stolen. :) I might not recommend this camera to just anyone--I think the best user is self-selecting. I wouldn't buy it for my mom, for example. Different people need and want different things.
KAREN J.
2011-11-20T19:00:00
still getting to know it, but it is my fourth gr from Adorama starting with the film version many years ago. my gr II is still going strong, but want the best I can afford at all times in my pocket can shoot in raw with short lag time with a high speed sd card - highly recommended for the pros who love this camera
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Black
1x Hot Shoe (Compatible with dedicated flash)
Effective: 25.74 Megapixel (6192 x 4128)
23.3 x 15.5 mm (APS-C) CMOS
Sensor-shift shake reduction "SR" (5-axis)
18.3mm (Approx. 28mm in 35mm equivalent focal length)
Maximum: f/2.8
Minimum: f/16
Normal: 3.9" (10cm) to Infinity
Macro: 2.4 to 5.9" (6 to 15cm)
7 Elements in 5 Groups
1/4000 sec. - 30 sec. (Limit by aperture setting F2.8: 1/2500 sec, F5.6 or greater: 1/4000 sec.)
Timed Exposure (10sec. - 20min.), Bulb, Time (Shutter speed can be set up to 1/16000 sec. with the electronic shutter)
Bulb & Time Mode (Up to 20 Minutes)
160 to 409600: Auto (ISO Auto Lower/Upper Limit and Minimum Shutter Speed can be set), Manual
Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot, Highlight-weighted
Program AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Snap Distance Priority AE, Manual Exposure
Still Image: +/-5EV, 1/3EV steps, Movie: +/-2EV, 1/3EV steps
Presets: Auto, CTE, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Shade, Tungsten
Yes
10 sec., 2 sec., OFF
1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9
DNG, JPEG
H.264/MPEG-4 AVC
1920 x 1080 at 23.98/29.97/59.94 fps
No
Stereo
2-Channel
microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC Memory Card (Conforms to UHS-I standards)
53GB
No
No
Battery Recharge/Power Supply (Optional AC Adapter required), Data Transfer: MTP, Video output: DisplayPort over USB-C (DisplayPort Alternative Mode)
1x USB-C Data Output (Shared with Power Input)
2.4 / 5 GHz Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.3 Control
Yes: Android & iOS
App Name: GR WORLD
No
3" (7.6cm)
1, 037, 000 Dot
3" Touchscreen TFT color LCD (aspect ratio 3:2), Approx. 1037K dots, Wide viewing angle, Air-gapless tempered glass
Brightness, Saturation, Blue/Amber, Green/Magenta, Outdoor View Setting: Auto, Manual( +/-2 Steps)
Dedicated Viewfinder Available Separately
No
Shoe Mount
Required, included
Lithium-ion
DB-120
1
(W x H x D): 4.31 x 2.41 x 1.29" (109.4 x 61.1 x 32.7mm) (excluding protrusions)
Lens part:1.23" (31.3mm)
Body part:0.96" (24.5mm)
9.24 oz (262g) (Included dedicated battery and SD memory card), 8.04 oz (228g) (Body only) (Approx.)
Moire reduction using SR unit (Off, Low, High)
Image sensor cleaning using ultrasonic vibrations "DR II"
File Format: RAW (DNG) 14bit, JPEG (Exif 2.3), DCF2.0 compliant
Color Space: sRGB, AdobeRGB
(3:2): L (26M:6192x4128), M (16M:4944x3296), S (8.2M:3504x2336), XS (2.5M:1920x1280)
(4:3): L (23M:5504x4128), M (15M:4400x3296), S (7.3M:3120x2336), XS (2.8M:1920x1440)
(1:1): L (17M:4128x4128), M (11M:3296x3296), S (5.5M:2336x2336), XS (1.6M:1280x1280)
(16:9): L (22M:6192x3480), M (14M:4944x2784), S (6.9M:3504x1968), XS (2.1M:1920x1080)
Recorded Pixels: Full HD (1920x1080, 60p/30p/24p), Sound: Built-in stereo microphone
Recording Time: Up to 25 minutes or 4GB; automatically stops recording if the internal temperature of the camera becomes high.
Hybrid AF (Image plane phase-matching and Contrast detection)
Auto-area AF, Zone Select AF, Select AF, Pinpoint AF, Tracking AF, Continuous AF, MF, Snap(0.3m, 1m, 1.5m, 2m, 2.5m, 3.5m, 5m, Infinite), Infinite
Single Frame Shooting, Continuous Shooting, Bracketing, Multi-exposure, Interval Shooting, Interval Composite
OFF, 35mm, 50mm
Standard, Solid, Soft, Hi-Contrast, Grainy, HDR Tone, Custom1, Custom2, Custom3
Adjust parameters: High/Low Key Adjustment, Contrast, Contrast (Highlight), Contrast (Shadow), Sharpness, Shading, Clarity, Toning, Grain Effect, HDR Tone Level (Adjust parameter varies depending on the selected image setting)
Highlight Correction, Shadow Correction
SR On: correction up to 1 degrees, SR Off: correction up to 1.5 degrees
ON, OFF
Display magnification (4x, 16x), Grid display (4x4 Grid, 3x3 Grid), Histogram, Bright area warning, Electronic Level
Single frame, Multi-image (20, 48 frames), Display magnification (up to 16x, 100% view and Quick Zoom view available), Histogram (Y histogram), Grid display (3x3 Grid, 4x4 Grid), Bright area warning, Auto Image Rotation, Folder display, Calendar Filmstrip Display
Parameter: Brightness, Toning, Contrast, Sharpness
RAW file select: Select Single Image, Select Multiple Images, Select a folder, Select a shooting date
RAW Development Parameter: Aspect Ratio, JPEG Recorded Pixels, Color Space, Image Control, Peripheral Illumination Correction, Sensitivity, High-ISO Noise Reduction, Shadow Correction
Delete, Protect, Image Rotation, Image Copy, File Transfer, Resize, Cropping (Aspect ratio and Slant adjustment available), Levels Adjustment, Movie Edit (Cut), Movie Edit (Divide), Save Movie Frame as Image
2.4GHz : IEEE802.11 b/g/n/ax
5.2GHz : IEEE802.11 a/n/ac/ax (Not supported in some regions)
5.8GHz : IEEE802.11 a/n/ac/ax (Not supported in some regions)
2.4GHz : 2400MHz to 2483.5MHz
5.2GHz : 5150MHz to 5250MHz (Not supported in some regions)
5.8GHz : 5725MHz to 5850MHz (Not supported in some regions)
2.4GHz : 20MHz
5.2GHz : 20/40/80MHz
5.8GHz : 20/40/80MHz
Authentication: WPA2, WPA3 / Encryption: AES
Bluetooth v5.3 (Bluetooth Low Energy)
2400 to 2483.5 MHz
AC adapter compatible with USB Power Delivery, AC adapter (D-AC166; optional)
Number of recordable images: Approx. 250 images (With a fully-charged Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery under the temperature at 23 Degree C. Tested in compliance with CIPA standard. Actual results may vary depending on the shooting condition.)
Playback time: Approx. 240 minutes (The playback time is a guide based on RICOH's measurement method . The actual number differs according to usage conditions.)
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Definitely worth the price!
By jules
The first thing I noticed about my GRD IV was its quality build; the grip is comfortable to hold and the body has a sort of grainy feel (which I love). The LCD screen was extremely clear as well! Although some people view the lack of zoom as a con, I see it as a pro because (concerning street photography) it allows you to get CLOSER to your subject. I personally prefer fixed lenses over zoom lenses. The Ricoh GRD IV, however, lacks a viewfinder. But, it can work to your advantage. If a vi...
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Ricoh lover
By KAREN J.
I owned the Ricoh GR-1 many years ago and that was my favorite camera ever. More recently I've used the Nikon D80 (which I still own and enjoy) but it's too big to lug around everywhere. I did use a Canon Elph something or other but it died and I disliked the Canon menus. When I saw this camera and started reading about it, I knew it was a contender. The customizable menu is fantastic. There are so many ways you can set it so that the camera operates to your individual liking. High degree of ...
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Based on the RICOH GR IV premium compact camera, the GR IV Monochrome is exclusively designed for monochrome photography.

With the exceptional image quality, quick response, and outstanding portability that the GR series is known for, the GR IV Monochrome incorporates a monochrome-dedicated image sensor. By eliminating the color filter used to acquire color information, as well as the interpolation process required to generate color images, the camera can fully draw out the capabilities of the high-performance GR lens, delivering refined rendering and rich tonal gradation.

A built-in red filter enables more distinctive monochrome photography, while two newly developed Image Control options dedicated to monochrome imaging provide deep and diverse monochrome expressions.
With the pursuit of the ultimate monochrome expression, the camera incorporates an anti-aliasing (AA) filterless monochrome-dedicated APS-C CMOS image sensor, capable of producing high-definition images with approximately 25.74 effective megapixels.
A red filter that can be turned ON/OFF with a single operation is built into the lens unit. By allowing only red wavelengths of light to pass through, it enables dramatic rendering—for example, by darkening the tones of a blue sky to enhance contrast with white clouds, or by rendering red subjects brighter to make them stand out more clearly.

The camera features monochrome-dedicated Image Control options to enable a wide range of monochrome expressions. “Solid” uses a hard tonal curve to express a crisp, clean look, and renders edges with refined clarity. “Grainy” delivers a finish reminiscent of silver-halide prints and printed materials by avoiding complete highlight blowout and preventing shadows from being crushed to solid black, while producing grain that is clearly visible even on smart devices.

To evoke the world of black-and-white photography by unifying the overall color and texture, the magnesium-alloy body, as well as the shutter release button and ring cap, are finished in matte black. The subdued sheen, deep texture, and softly tactile feel together make the GR’s special nature immediately apparent.

The power button illumination has also been changed to white. The monochrome aesthetic is expressed throughout the design.

The front GR logo is finished in semi-gloss black, with a luster distinct from that of the body finish.
In addition to the conventional mechanical shutter, the camera is equipped with an electronic shutter that enables shooting at higher shutter speeds. The shutter speed can be increased up to 1/16000 second, which is effective for creative work that takes advantage of the monochrome sensor’s high-sensitivity characteristics in bright conditions, and for situations where it is desirable to shoot with the aperture open even in very bright environments.
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