The popular point-and-shoot camera brand Ricoh is back with another hyper-focused GR camera update that gives this ultimate snap shooter camera a new angle. The Ricoh GR IV Monochrome edition does exactly what it sounds like: it shoots black-and-white photography. It can also shoot video, so it is worth shouting out for primary videographers, but that is certainly not its main use.
Still, with a 25.7MP sensor and the capabilities to record FullHD 1080 video at 60p, 30p, and 24p frame rates, it’s worth covering for hybrid content creators who might want a stylish black-and-white camera that can fill in occasional gaps for arthouse-style video projects.
The Ricoh GR IV Monochrome Camera
The first Ricoh GR camera to be fully dedicated to black-and-white, the Ricoh GR IV Monochrome is a new, specialized version of the company’s popular compact fixed-lens camera, featuring a unique sensor that has been modified to solely record black-and-white imagery.
Like the original Ricoh GR IV camera, this black-and-white-only version will feature the same 25.7MP sensor that will now feature a built-in selectable red contrast filter that replaces the usual ND filter that comes with the standard edition of the camera.
This monochrome version will also get new monochrome-specific Image Control options, along with an updated exterior design that will make use of a “monochrome aesthetic” to let you know what type of vibe the camera is going for with this edition.
Along with these black-and-white updates, the camera is pretty much exactly the same as before and will feature the same 28mm-equivalent lens, fast AF, refined Shake Reduction, and the improved wireless settings control via the GR WORLD app.
Price and Availability
As mentioned above, this is a photography-focused camera through and through. However, it is capable of recording Full HD 1080 video at 60p, 30p, and 24p frame rates. If you’re interested in checking it out, here are the full specs and purchase options.
- B&W-Only Recording; No Color Array
- Built-In Red Contrast Filter
- 25.7MP APS-C BSI CMOS Sensor
- New 28mm f/2.8 Lens (Full-Frame Equiv.)
- Improved AF and Low-Light Focusing
- 5-Axis 6-Stop Shake Reduction System
- 3.0" 1.04m-Dot Touchscreen LCD
- 53GB Built-In Memory & microSD Card Slot
- Full HD 1080/60p Video Recording
- Snap Distance Priority & Focus Limiter
Ricoh GR IV Monochrome Digital Camera
The "ultimate snap shooter" designed exclusively for monochrome photography, the Ricoh GR IV Monochrome is a specialized version of the popular compact fixed-lens camera, featuring a unique sensor that has been modified to solely record black-and-white imagery.
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