Ricoh GR IV Monochrome Digital Camera (28mm)

Ricoh GR IV Monochrome: Built Only for Black and White

A GR IV compact camera with a monochrome-dedicated 25.7MP sensor. With no colour filter array and no colour interpolation, every pixel records pure luminance for finer detail, richer tonal gradation and remarkable high-ISO performance. A built-in red filter and new black-and-white Image Controls complete the package.

Who Is This Made For?

The GR IV Monochrome is for photographers who think in black and white: street, documentary, portrait and fine-art shooters who want the tonal depth of a dedicated monochrome sensor in a camera that fits in a pocket. It is the most specialised Ricoh camera in the range, and the most rewarding for those who commit to it.

A Monochrome-Dedicated Image Sensor

Removing the colour filter lets the sensor use all of the light and skips the demosaicing step, so the 28mm GR lens is rendered at its full resolving power. Expect finer micro-detail, smoother gradation from highlight to shadow and usable sensitivity all the way to ISO 409600.

Built-In Red Filter and New Image Controls

A red filter can be engaged in camera to darken skies and lift skin tones, the classic black-and-white technique. New monochrome Image Control settings, with adjustable contrast, toning, filter effect and grain, give deep and varied black-and-white expression straight out of camera.

Monochrome Design

The body carries a dedicated monochrome finish and markings to match its purpose, on the same compact 109 x 61 x 33mm chassis as the GR IV. Everything is where GR shooters expect it, with a 3-inch touchscreen and a silent leaf shutter for candid work.

GR IV Speed, 5-Axis SR and 53GB Internal Memory

GR ENGINE 7, hybrid AF with Tracking and Face/Eye detection, Full Press Snap, 5-axis Shake Reduction and 53GB of built-in storage. Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3 and USB-C with Power Delivery charging keep it connected on the road.