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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
HELEN G.
7 elements in 5 groups (3 aspherical lens elements)
18.3mm (Approx. 28mm in 35mm equivalent focal length), F2.8-F16
Type: Primary color filter CMOS. Size: 23.3mm x 15.5mm
Approx. 25.74 megapixels
ISO100-204800: Auto (ISO Auto Lower/Upper Limit and Minimum Shutter Speed can be set), Manual
Sensor-shift shake reduction "SR" (5-axis)
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
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)
(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)
File Format: MPEG4 AVC/H.264 (MOV)
Up to 25 minutes or 4GB; automatically stops recording if the internal temperature of the camera becomes high
Internal Memory (Approx. 53GB), microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC Memory Card (Conforms to UHS-I standards)
Hybrid AF (Image plane phase-matching and Contrast detection)
Auto-area AF, Zone AF, Select AF, Pinpoint AF, Tracking AF, Continuous AF, MF, Snap(0.3m,1m, 1.5m, 2m, 2.5m, 5m,Infinite), Infinite
Near Side, Far Side, OFF
Performs shooting by focusing at the Snap distance with a single press of the Shutter Release Button or a touch of the LCD Monitor
ON, Use only in Auto-area, OFF
Normal: Approx. 0.1m-Infinite, Macro Mode: Approx. 0.06m-0.15m
Program AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Snap Distance Priority AE, Manual Exposure
Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot, Highlight-weighted
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
Still Image: +/-5EV, 1/3EV steps, Movie: +/-2EV, 1/3EV steps
Auto, On, Off
Auto White Balance, Auto WB (Warmth Pri.), Auto WB (White Pri.), Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fl. - Daylight Color, Fl. - Daylight White, Fl. - Cool White, Fl. - Warm White, Tungsten, CTE, Manual White Balance, Color Temperature
Adjustable +/-14 steps on A-B axis or G-M axis
Single Frame Shooting, Continuous Shooting, Bracketing, Multi-exposure, Interval Shooting, Interval Composite
10 sec., 2 sec., OFF
OFF, 35mm, 50mm
Standard, Vivid, Monotone, Soft Monotone, Hard Monotone, Hi-Contrast B&W, Negative Film, Positive Film, Cinema (Yellow), Cinema (Green), Bleach Bypass, Retro, Cross Processing, HDR Tone, Custom1, Custom2, Custom3
Saturation, Hue, High/Low Key Adjustment, Contrast, Contrast (Highlight), Contrast (Shadow), Sharpness, Shading, Clarity, Toning, Filter Effect, Grain Effect, HDR Tone Level, Color Tone (Adjust parameter varies depending on the selected image setting)
Highlight Correction, Shadow Correction
Slow Shutter Speed Noise Reduction, High-ISO Noise Reduction
SR On: correction up to 1 degrees, SR Off: correction up to 1.5 degrees
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, RGB histogram), Grid display (3x3 Grid, 4x4 Grid), Bright area warning, Auto Image Rotation, Folder display, Calendar Filmstrip Display
Normal editing, Monotone editing
Brightness, Saturation, Filter Effect, Hue, Toning, Contrast, Sharpness (Adjust parameter varies depending on the selected editing setting)
RAW file select: Select Single Image, Select Multiple Images, Select a folder, Select a shooting date
Aspect Ratio, JPEG Recorded Pixels, Color Space, White Balance, 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, White Balance Adjustment, Color Moire Correction, Movie Edit (Cut), Movie Edit (Divide), Save Movie Frame as Image
3.0" TFT color LCD (aspect ratio 3:2), Approx. 1037K dots, Wide viewing angle, Air-gapless tempered glass
Capacitive sensing method
Brightness, Saturation, Blue/Amber, Green/Magenta, Outdoor View Setting: Auto, Manual ( +/-2 Steps)
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 - 2483.5MHz
5.2GHz: 5150MHz - 5250MHz (Not supported in some regions)
5.8GHz: 5725MHz - 5850MHz (Not supported in some regions)
2.4GHz: 20MHz
5.2GHz: 20/40/80MHz
5.8GHz: 20/40/80MHz
Authentication: WPA2, WPA3 / Encryption: AES
Battery Recharge/Power Supply, Data Transfer: MTP, Video output: DisplayPort over USB-C (DisplayPort Alternative Mode)
Available
Available
Dedicated rechargeable battery
Required, included
Lithium ion
Non-universal
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Approx. 4.3 x 2.4 x 1.28" (109.4 x 61.1 x 32.7mm)
Lens part depth: 1.23" (31.3mm)
Body part depth: 0.96" (24.5mm)
Approx. 9.24 oz (262g) (Including battery and microSD memory card)
Approx. 8.04 oz (228g) (Body only)
027075311312
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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Designed to faithfully evolve the core values of the GR-series—high image quality, quick responsiveness, and portability— the RICOH GR IV is equipped with newly developed key components, including lens, image sensor, imaging engine and enhanced image stabilization. It delivers high-quality, high-resolution images with intuitive, responsive snapshot operation, making it an excellent choice for snapshot photography.
The GR IV incorporates a newly designed GR LENS 18.3mm F2.8, which delivers exceptional imaging performance with a slim design, while retaining the 28mm angle of view (equivalent in 35mm format) and large F2.8 maximum aperture.
Ricoh GR IV features a newly designed, back-illuminated APS-C-size CMOS image sensor for higher sensitivity and reduced noise with an upgraded GR ENGINE 7 imaging engine. With super-high-resolution images assured by approximately 25.74 effective megapixels and improved image processing performance, the GR IV produces exceptionally high-quality images rich in resolution and gradation.
The GR IV incorporates an updated version of the original SR (Shake Reduction) mechanism built into the camera body, enabling it to effectively compensate for camera shake at the time of shutter release. Assisted by a much-improved compensation algorithm, this five-axis mechanism minimizes adverse effects caused by pitch, yaw and roll during normal shooting, as well as shift shake during macro photography, by as much as six shutter steps.
The GR IV's newly designed lens barrel and optimized start-up sequence reduces the start-up time to approximately 0.6 seconds-the shortest in GR-series history. This combination also reduces the time required for switching to the Macro shooting mode and during lens-storage action, greatly enhancing the camera's quick-shooting capabilities.
In addition to the 12 conventional effect modes of the Image Control function, the GR IV now features a new Cinema mode (with a choice of yellow or green tone), allowing the photographer to create an atmosphere reminiscent of nostalgic film-format movies of yesteryear.
To improve the camera's quick-shooting performance, the GR IV's body has been redesigned to be compact, slim, and functional-key elements required in a snapshot camera. The body is slimmer than that of conventional GR-series models to assure a firm hold of the camera, while the thumb grip on the camera's back is contoured to assure a tight but comfortable grip in the photographer's hand.
When the camera's exposure mode is set to Program AE, the GR IV features a new Program Auto Ex function, which allows the photographer to instantly shift the exposure mode, with a simple turn of the front e-dial to Aperture-Priority AE, or that of the rear e-dial to Shutter-Priority AE.
The GR IV features a 3.0-inch high-definition LCD monitor with approximately 1,037,000 dots. It incorporates an air gapless construction to effectively reduce the reflection and dispersion of light for improved visibility during outdoor shooting. The Outdoor Monitor Setting function assures outstanding visibility in both bright outdoor and dark indoor locations.
The GR IV provides a dual-communication system combining Bluetooth and wireless LAN for easy pairing with mobile devices such as smartphones and tablet computers. Exclusively designed for the RICOH GR series, a new GR WORLD application simplifies a variety of communication operations.
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