Product Information
Designed for Pure Black & White Vision
The Ricoh GR IV Monochrome is built from the ground up for photographers who see the world in light, shadow, and texture. By committing fully to black-and-white capture, this compact camera delivers a shooting experience that feels focused, intentional, and deeply rewarding. Every element works together to help you translate scenes into expressive monochrome images with clarity and character.
Monochrome Sensor, Unfiltered Detail
At the heart of the GR IV Monochrome is a dedicated APS-C monochrome CMOS sensor that records brightness information directly at every pixel. Without a color filter array or interpolation, fine details appear cleaner, tonal transitions feel smoother, and images gain a depth that elevates everyday scenes into something more deliberate and refined.
Next-Generation Processing for Tonal Depth
The newly developed GR ENGINE 7 is purpose-built to complement the monochrome sensor. By focusing entirely on luminance data, it extracts subtle textures and preserves delicate highlights and shadows, resulting in images that feel rich, dimensional, and naturally detailed straight out of camera.
A Camera That Looks the Part
The exterior design reinforces the monochrome philosophy from the moment you pick it up. A matte black magnesium-alloy body, subdued finishes, and carefully considered details create a cohesive, tactile experience that mirrors the timeless aesthetic of classic black-and-white photography.
Creative Contrast at Your Fingertips
A built-in red filter expands creative control by reshaping contrast directly in-camera. Skies deepen, clouds pop, and subjects gain separation with a single press. Dedicated monochrome Image Control options and intuitive button placement make it easy to refine your look while staying fully immersed in the moment.
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GR IV Monochrome Compact Camera
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DB-120 Battery (1800mAh)
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GN-3 Ring Cap (Black)
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I-USB198 USB Cable
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O-ST198 Handstrap
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Hot Shoe Cover
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Limited 1-Year Warranty
| Image Sensor | |
|---|---|
| Image Sensor Type | Monochrome, CMOS sensor |
| Image Sensor Size | APS-C (23.3 x 15.5mm) |
| Effective Pixels | 25.74 megapixels |
| ISO Sensitivity | 160 to 409600 |
| Image Stabilization | 5-Axis In-Body Image Stabilization |
| Low Pass Filter | No - Moiré reduction using SR unit (Off, Low, High) |
| Lens | |
|---|---|
| Focal Length | 18.3mm |
| 35mm Equivalent Focal Length | 28mm |
| Digital Zoom | 1.8x Maximum |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Aperture range | f/16 |
| Aperture Blades | 9, Rounded |
| Focus Range | Normal: 3.9" / 10cm to infinity Macro: 2.4 to 5.9" / 6 to 15cm |
| Lens Configuration | 7 Elements in 5 Groups |
| Built-in ND Filter | No |
| Formats | |
|---|---|
| File Format | DNG, JPEG, MP4 |
| Media | |
|---|---|
| Internal Storage | 53GB |
| Card Slots | 1 |
| Types | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC (UHS-I) |
| Autofocus | |
|---|---|
| Focus Type | Hybrid AF (Image plane phase-matching and Contrast detection) |
| Focus Mode | Auto-area AF, Zone Select AF, Select AF, Pinpoint AF, Tracking AF, Continuous AF, MF, Snap(0.3m,1m, 1.5m, 2m, 2.5m, 3.5m, 5m,∞), ∞ |
| Focus Limiter | Near Side, Far Side, OFF |
| Face/Eye Detection | ON, Use only in Auto-area, OFF |
| Shutter | |
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| Shutter Type | Electronic 1st-curtain shutter |
| Shutter Speed | 1/4000 sec. - 30 sec. (Limit by aperture setting F2.8: 1/2500 sec, F5.6 or greater: 1/4000 sec.) Timed Exposure (10sec. - 20min.), Bulb, Time |
| Drive Mode | Single Frame Shooting, Continuous Shooting, Bracketing, Multi-exposure, Interval Shooting, Interval Composite |
| Self Timer | 2/10-Second Delay |
| Flash | |
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| Built-in Flash | No |
| Flash Modes | Flash On, Flash On+Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Slow Sync+Red-eye |
| External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe |
| Video | |
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| File Format | MPEG4 AVC/H.264 (MOV) |
| Video Quality and Frame Rates | H.264/MPEG-4 AVC FHD (1920 x 1080): 23.98/29.97/59.94 fps |
| Max Recording Time | 25-Minute Maximum |
| Audio Recording | Built-In Microphone (Stereo) |
| IP Streaming | No |
| Monitor | |
|---|---|
| Monitor Size | 3" |
| Monitor Resolution | 1,037,000 dots |
| Monitor Type | Touchscreen LCD |
| Connectivity | |
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| Interface | USB-C Data Output (Shared with Power Input), Multi-function Shoe |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi: Yes, (2.4-5.8 GHz band) Bluetooth: Yes, 5.3 |
| GPS | No |
| Power | |
|---|---|
| Battery | Rechargeable Li-ion Battery DB-120 |
| USB Power Supply | Yes |
| Physical | |
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| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 4.3 x 2.4 x 1.3" / 109.4 x 61.1 x 32.7mm |
| Weight | 8.0oz / 228g (Body Only) |
| Operating Environment | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C |








