Following the release of the ⁤Ricoh GR IV, ⁣Ricoh has announced two new additions to the GR lineup: the GR⁤ IV Monochrome and the GR IV ⁣HDF.

⁣ the GR IV Monochrome is specifically designed for ⁣black and white ⁤photography, while the GR IV HDF incorporates Ricoh’s Highlight Diffusion Filter (HDF) technology⁤ into its compact camera range.
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Ricoh GR IV Monochrome: Dedicated Black and White Photography

⁣ The Ricoh GR⁤ IV Monochrome shares core features ‍with the GR IV, including⁣ a 25.7MP resolution, a⁣ 28mm lens, a three-inch touchscreen LCD monitor, and five-axis ⁣image stabilization.Though, it distinguishes itself ⁣with⁣ a new ⁣monochrome CMOS sensor ‍and specialized image control settings.
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⁣ ⁢ This is Ricoh’s first ‍dedicated black and white camera, aiming to deliver tonal richness comparable to high-end models like the
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Leica Q2 Monochrom.
⁣ While‍ Ricoh has not‍ yet announced official pricing,it is indeed expected to⁤ cost at least $1,500.
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Ricoh GR IV HDF: Soft Glow Effects

‍ The Ricoh GR IV HDF replaces the ‍GR III⁢ HDF and offers the same features and specifications as the GR IV, but without a ‍built-in neutral density filter. The HDF filter provides a soft glow⁣ effect to photographs with the touch of a button.

Release Timeline

‍ ⁢ The⁤ Ricoh GR IV HDF‍ is scheduled for ⁢release in winter ⁤2025, ⁢with the GR IV Monochrome following in spring ‍2026.