"The GR IV Monochrome takes last year's Ricoh GR IV, strips out the color filter from the sensor, and replaces its built-in ND filter with a red filter for one-click contrast adjustment purely using optics."
"Functionally, the alteration to the sensor gives the GR Monochrome an elevated ISO range of 160 to 409,600 and makes it better in low-light shooting because color noise looks worse at high ISO than pure luminance grain."
"Ricoh GRs are some of the most unassuming, no-frills cameras around, and they have been since their conception in the film days, now offering a pocket-size point-and-shoot experience."
"The GR IV Monochrome is purely a shooter's camera, with unabashedly modern methods of being used, featuring a typical mode dial and customizable user presets."
The Ricoh GR IV Monochrome is a compact camera that specializes in black-and-white photography, featuring a fixed lens and no color recording capabilities. It has a large APS-C sensor and a 28mm-equivalent f/2.8 lens, with an ISO range of 160 to 409,600 for improved low-light performance. The camera replaces the color filter with a red filter for enhanced contrast and maintains features from the GR IV, including improved autofocus and substantial internal storage. Its design prioritizes functionality over aesthetics, appealing to dedicated photographers.
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