RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD. is pleased to announce the development of the RICOH GR IV Monochrome. It is the first model in the high-end GR compact digital camera series designed specifically for black and white photography.

The RICOH GR IV Monochrome, which is currently in development, is based on the latest model, the RICOH GR IV, which was released in September 2025. It is equipped with a new, dedicated monochrome image sensor and Image Control options specialized for black and white photography to deliver the expressiveness and depth unique to monochromatic images.

It has been nearly 30 years since the RICOH GR1 film camera, the first in the GR series, was released in 1996, and exactly 20 years on October 21 since the GR DIGITAL was launched in 2005.
Over the history of this series, our commitment to the essential camera values of high image quality, quick response and portability has always remained the same. Hinging on these basic concepts, the GR series has continued to evolve to meet the needs of the times. We hope you are excited about the RICOH GR IV Monochrome and this new foray into black and white territory.

Overview of the product under development
Model name: RICOH GR IV Monochrome
Launch date: Spring 2026 (planned)
Price: TBD
Note: The exterior design sample of the RICOH GR IV Monochrome, which is in development, will be showcased at GR SPACE TOKYO starting on Thursday, October 23.

more information at https://news.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/rim_info2/2025/20251021_041389.html

RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD. is pleased to announce the development of the RICOH GR IV HDF. This new model, based on the high-end RICOH GR IV compact digital camera, is equipped with the company's proprietary HDF (Highlight Diffusion Filter).

The RICOH GR IV HDF, which is currently in development, is based on the latest GR series model, the RICOH GR IV. In addition to the existing sharp depiction performance, we have added our proprietary HDF (Highlight Diffusion Filter) which diffuses highlights and delivers soft photographic effects with the touch of a single button as a built-in feature. The conventional sharp expressiveness of the GR series and soft effects when the new HDF is activated provide an even greater range of snapshots that match the subject and the photographer's intentions.

It has been nearly 30 years since the RICOH GR1 film camera, the first in the GR series, was released in 1996, and exactly 20 years on October 21 since the GR DIGITAL was launched in 2005.
Over the history of this series, our commitment to the essential camera values of high image quality, quick response and portability has always remained the same. Hinging on these basic concepts, the GR series has continued to evolve to meet the needs of the times. Launching in 2024, the RICOH GR III HDF and RICOH GR IIIx HDF were the first models to include HDF. This new feature added the ability to capture emotional photos to the existing sharp expressiveness, making them popular among many users since their release. We hope you are excited about the versatile expressive possibilities that the RICOH GR IV HDF has in store.

Overview of the product under development
Model name: RICOH GR IV HDF
Launch date: Winter 2025 or later (planned)
Price: TBD
Note: The exterior design sample of the RICOH GR IV HDF, which is in development, will be showcased at GR SPACE TOKYO starting on Thursday, October 23.

more information at https://news.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/rim_info2/2025/20251021_041386.html