The Ricoh GR IV is here to prove that there are still cameras made for people, not algorithms. If you're the type of person who wears Japanese denim, listens to vinyl, and thinks about moving to Lisbon - this is the camera for you. Old form, new soul, and a clear message: "I don't need a viewfinder, I have a vision."
Ricoh The GR IV is like the last samurai in the age of TikTok. No one asks for a compact camera without a viewfinder, without 4K video, without the ability to send selfies as GIFs anymore. And that's exactly why Ricoh GR IV so cool. He doesn't want to be liked – he wants to be good.
Ricoh GR IV: What do you get? More than you think. Less than you expect.
- Sensor? 26 MP APS-C. Big. Sharp. No filter, because you're not on Snapchat.
- Lens? 28mm f/2.8. New formula. More glass, less bluff.
- Stabilization? Five axes. Your handwriting is shaky, your photos are not.
- ISO? Up to 204,800. Yes, that exists. No, you won't need it.
- AF? Eyes, faces, probably your ex.
- Memory? 53 GB. Enough to forget about the card.
- Card? microSD. Because Ricoh says SD is for boomers.
An icon that doesn't go away with trends
The Ricoh GR IV is not for everyone. And that's a compliment. This is a camera for those who know how to wait for the "right moment". For those who know that "automatic" is not the solution for every shot. For those who don't need preview in HDR 8K at 120 fps.
When Fujifilm X100VI It looks like a cross between a color photocopier and an iPod...
…GR IV still wears black. And it never fails. It may be viewfinder-less, but it sees more than most. This is not a flex camera. This is a focus camera.
Conclusion? GR IV is not a device. It is a manifesto.
In a time when everyone is chasing characters, Ricoh is building legends. If you find the GR IV strange, you are not the target customer. If it excites you – welcome to the cult. In the fall of 2025, you will finally have a reason to get up at 6am and go chasing fog. With one hand in your pocket and the other on the GR IV.
