The primary devoted black and white digital camera within the acclaimed GR sequence, the GR IV Monochrome shall be showcased at GR SPACE TOKYO beginning on Thursday, October 23.
Ricoh was within the information just lately attributable to its partnership with a smartphone firm, realme, however now the corporate is again with the announcement of a brand new traditional high-end compact digital camera, the Ricoh GR IV Monochrome, the primary devoted black and white digital camera within the acclaimed GR sequence. Based mostly on the newest mannequin, the RICOH GR IV, which was launched in September 2025, this model will characteristic a purpose-built monochrome picture sensor that delivers, in line with Ricoh, “distinctive black and white imagery with enhanced sharpness, improved low-light efficiency, and richer tonal gradations in comparison with transformed color photos.”
The devoted monochrome picture sensor eliminates the color filter array present in conventional sensors, permitting every pixel to seize pure luminance knowledge. This ends in higher gentle sensitivity, finer element decision, and superior tonal depth distinctive to monochrome imaging, Ricoh claims. The sensor and the Picture Management choices specialised for black and white pictures permit the GR IV Monochrome to ship, the corporate notes, “the last word in black and white expression.”
It has been practically 30 years because the RICOH GR1 movie digital camera, the primary within the GR sequence, was launched in 1996, and precisely 20 years on October 21 because the GR DIGITAL was launched in 2005. Over the historical past of this sequence, Ricoh’s dedication to the important digital camera values of excessive picture high quality, fast response and portability has at all times remained the identical. Hinging on these primary ideas, the GR sequence has continued to evolve to satisfy the wants of the occasions.
The brand new digital camera retains the GR sequence’ core philosophy of outstanding picture high quality in a compact, pocketable type issue whereas optimized for monochrome pictures. The outside design pattern of the RICOH GR IV Monochrome, which is in growth, shall be showcased at GR SPACE TOKYO beginning on Thursday, October 23.
The Ricoh GR IV Monochrome is scheduled for launch in Spring 2026, with pricing to be introduced.
