Ricoh is launching its GR IV compact digicam in mid-September for $1,499.95, accompanied by a tiny new GF-2 add-on flash for $119.95. As initially introduced in Could, the GR IV will characteristic a 26-megapixel APS-C sensor, barely redesigned 28mm-equivalent f/2.8 lens, new autofocus and stabilization methods, and 53GB of built-in storage to complement its microSD card slot.
It’s been over six years for the reason that first incarnation of the GR III launched, again in 2019, with simply the GR IIIx and HDF variants following since then. The a lot anticipated sequel digicam follows within the footprints of its predecessor with an ultra-compact physique and lens combo that’s ultimate for road pictures and on a regular basis picture-taking.
When you’re extra accustomed to Fujifilm’s wildly widespread X100VI than a Ricoh GR, the Ricoh is an much more compact tackle an analogous system — one you’ll be able to match right into a pocket. The GR IV has the identical dimension sensor however with a extra modest decision, a barely wider lens than an X100, a slower f/2.8 aperture, and no viewfinder (GR cameras depend on the rear display for composition, or an old style optical finder you mount on prime).
That’s all par for the course with earlier GR cameras too. Although, a technique the GR III set itself aside from Fujifilm was a sub-$1,000 value when it launched in 2019. The brand new GR IV will promote for $600 greater than that — and $350 greater than the newest GR III variant.
Many cameras from the likes of Fujifilm, Nikon, Canon, and extra have gone up in value this yr as a consequence of US tariffs. Among the many hardcore photograph crowd, the Ricoh GR line was identified for being the reasonably priced possibility of mounted focal-length road cameras. They clearly weren’t impulse-buy territory, however they have been cheaper than an X100 and less expensive than any Leica Q. Now, with the GR IV at $1,500 and X100VI operating $1,800 (and presumably climbing increased) this type of digicam looks like a a lot pricier affair.
