Ricoh's black-and-white-only camera launches in February for $2,200

"While most of the GR IV Monochrome's specs match the regular GR IV, like its 26-megapixel resolution and microSD card slot supported by 53GB of internal storage, the Monochrome has a built-in red filter. Just as in black-and-white film photography, shooting through a red filter naturally deepens contrast, and in the GR IV Monochrome it also doubles as a two-stop ND filter. Aesthetically, the GR IV Monochrome has a blacked-out GR logo, matte finish, and white LED power light instead of the usual green."

"This is easily my most anticipated camera of 2026, as I'm a big fan of black-and-white-only digital cameras like Leica's Monochrom lines. Spending some significant coin on a camera that can't shoot color is of course only for the most passionate (or foolhardy) fans of black and white photography. But while the GR IV Monochrome carries a high price for a Ricoh, it's a pittance compared to the $7,790 of Leica's latest Q3 Monochrom or the $10,160 of the M11 Monochrom (before even buying a lens)."

The Ricoh GR IV Monochrome is priced at $2,199.95 and is available for preorder, arriving in mid-February through retailers like B&H Photo. The camera uses a large APS-C sensor without a color filter, producing only black-and-white images with slightly increased sharpness and an expanded ISO range from 160 to 409,600. It retains core GR IV features including 26-megapixel resolution, microSD support, and 53GB internal storage, and adds a built-in red filter that deepens contrast and functions as a two-stop ND. Aesthetic changes include a blacked-out GR logo, matte finish, and a white LED power light. Pricing represents a $700 premium over the standard GR IV but undercuts Leica Monochrom models.

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