Ricoh GR IV Monochrome announced!
p.1 #1Ricoh GR IV Monochrome announced!
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The color filter has been removed from the sensor, which helps the camera deliver richer tonal gradation. One of the most notable features is the built-in red filter, which replaces the traditional ND filter and provides more contrasty, dramatic B&W effects straight out of the camera.
The Monochrome version also gets a faster electronic shutter, capable of speeds up to 1/16,000 of a second. This allows shooting at larger apertures even in bright light. RICOH has said this high-speed shutter will also come to the standard GR IV through a firmware update.
The body is finished in matte black with the engraved GR logo in semi-gloss black, keeping the monochrome look consistent, including the shutter and power buttons.
It’s an interesting addition for anyone who enjoys compact cameras and black-and-white photography, particularly for street and everyday shooting.
Pre order here:
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1926946-REG/ricoh_gr_iv_monochrome_digital.html
B&H Photo Article about it:
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1926946-REG/ricoh_gr_iv_monochrome_digital.html
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Jan 14, 2026 at 04:21 PM
p.1 #3Ricoh GR IV Monochrome announced!
That price is crazy. Wonder what non-US prices will be.
Jan 14, 2026 at 04:26 PM
p.1 #4Ricoh GR IV Monochrome announced!
TBH , the B&W mode in each GR ver is already pretty good IMO.
Paying over 2K must be die hard fan.
Paying over 2K must be die hard fan.
Jan 14, 2026 at 04:28 PM
p.1 #5Ricoh GR IV Monochrome announced!
johnvanr wrote:
That price is crazy. Wonder what non-US prices will be.
It's even more insane when you consider how many QC problems folks have been having with the GR IV. These are NOT robust cameras and you need to handle them with some care.
My personal hack to US pricing is to wait until I have business travel to a geo where the $USD has an advantage and claim the tax back. An RX1Rmk3 is ~$4500 if you take my strategy in Australia, for example.
Edited on Jan 14, 2026 at 11:59 PM · View previous versions
That price is crazy. Wonder what non-US prices will be.
It's even more insane when you consider how many QC problems folks have been having with the GR IV. These are NOT robust cameras and you need to handle them with some care.
My personal hack to US pricing is to wait until I have business travel to a geo where the $USD has an advantage and claim the tax back. An RX1Rmk3 is ~$4500 if you take my strategy in Australia, for example.
Edited on Jan 14, 2026 at 11:59 PM · View previous versions
Jan 14, 2026 at 04:35 PM
p.1 #6Ricoh GR IV Monochrome announced!
No way.. I was a die-hard "I'm ordering the moment it's announced!" person.. but that price is insane. My plan was to evaluate it against the Q3M and see if it was good enough to replace the Q3M for my needs..
At $2,200 I'm not even going to bother with it.
At $2,200 I'm not even going to bother with it.
Jan 14, 2026 at 04:54 PM
p.1 #7Ricoh GR IV Monochrome announced!
That is an unfortunate price. I had some interest, but not anymore.
Jan 14, 2026 at 04:56 PM
p.1 #8Ricoh GR IV Monochrome announced!
Yeah, the price is bonkers. You could justify a $100-$200 premium over the standard GR IV, but this is insane. The plain jane GR IV does monochrome just fine...
Jan 14, 2026 at 05:08 PM
p.1 #9Ricoh GR IV Monochrome announced!
Hmm... maybe I could *checks price* oops, nope, never mind.
Jan 14, 2026 at 05:29 PM
p.1 #10Ricoh GR IV Monochrome announced!
Fred Miranda wrote:
I like the samples from that first look video. Grainy mode should have been called Moriyama mode. I already have an M10M, but if I didn't have one I would consider this model. Then again, if I didn't own an M10M, I would think a monochrome only camera was crazy. You have to shoot one to know. Another interesting feature of the new Ricoh is the electronic shutter that goes to 1/16,000 sec.
The price is very high, but so is a dedicated monochrome Leica body. It will be a niche, low production camera that will probably sell out.
I like the samples from that first look video. Grainy mode should have been called Moriyama mode. I already have an M10M, but if I didn't have one I would consider this model. Then again, if I didn't own an M10M, I would think a monochrome only camera was crazy. You have to shoot one to know. Another interesting feature of the new Ricoh is the electronic shutter that goes to 1/16,000 sec.
The price is very high, but so is a dedicated monochrome Leica body. It will be a niche, low production camera that will probably sell out.
Jan 14, 2026 at 06:18 PM
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p.1 #11Ricoh GR IV Monochrome announced!
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Jan 14, 2026 at 06:23 PM
p.1 #13Ricoh GR IV Monochrome announced!
I was expecting $1,700 to $1,800. I went ahead and placed a pre-order so I can take the time to think about it, but that price is very high.
I do like the idea of a built in red filter. I've shot with an M9M, M246, and Q2M, with the best files coming out of the Q2M. I wish I could justify tying up the dollars in Leica as the results are beautiful. I also tried the Pentax K3 Monochrome but didn't want a whole separate kit of lenses. I sure wish Ricoh had made the X a monochrome with the 40mm lens.
I do like the idea of a built in red filter. I've shot with an M9M, M246, and Q2M, with the best files coming out of the Q2M. I wish I could justify tying up the dollars in Leica as the results are beautiful. I also tried the Pentax K3 Monochrome but didn't want a whole separate kit of lenses. I sure wish Ricoh had made the X a monochrome with the 40mm lens.
Jan 14, 2026 at 06:42 PM
p.1 #14Ricoh GR IV Monochrome announced!
$2,196.99 for the GR IV Monochrome is daylight robbery, and they didn’t even bother wearing a mask.
Jan 14, 2026 at 07:39 PM
p.1 #15Ricoh GR IV Monochrome announced!
omg that price.
I was really, really into the idea of a monochrome Ricoh until I saw that.
NM
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I was really, really into the idea of a monochrome Ricoh until I saw that.
NM
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Jan 14, 2026 at 07:48 PM
p.1 #17Ricoh GR IV Monochrome announced!
DougVaughn wrote:
I was expecting $1,700 to $1,800.
It would be closer to that without tariffs.
I was expecting $1,700 to $1,800.
It would be closer to that without tariffs.
Jan 14, 2026 at 08:09 PM
p.1 #18Ricoh GR IV Monochrome announced!
Had an interest in this until I saw the price. Will be sticking with my color/ converted workflow.
Jan 14, 2026 at 08:12 PM
p.1 #19Ricoh GR IV Monochrome announced!
Wow at first I was shocked and excited Ricoh would drop such a product. But that price is… insane.
johnvanr wrote:
That price is crazy. Wonder what non-US prices will be.
johnvanr wrote:
That price is crazy. Wonder what non-US prices will be.
Jan 14, 2026 at 08:31 PM
p.1 #20Ricoh GR IV Monochrome announced!
Ricoh official video-Rikard Landberg and Samuel Lintaro discuss how the GR IV Monochrome fits into Rikard’s way of working:
Bobby Tonelli
Bobby Tonelli
Jan 14, 2026 at 09:07 PM