Ricoh GR IV camera FAQ
Ricoh published an FAQ for the new GR IV camera:
Basic specifications and functions
- Please tell me what to do first
- What is included in the box?
- What items are sold separately?
- What else do I need besides the included items when purchasing?
- What material are the exterior body parts made of?
- Does it have an optical viewfinder?
- Is there a zoom function?
- Can you tell me more about the crop function?
- What is the angle of view when the crop function is set and when a wide conversion lens is attached to the GR IV?
- Is there a function to reduce camera shake?
- What is the image recording format and specifications?
- What is the operating temperature range?
- What is the maximum magnification for macro close-up photography?
Power supply/battery related
- What type of battery can I use?
- What is the shooting time (number of photos) when using batteries?
- How do I charge the DB-120 rechargeable battery?
- Can I use an AC adapter?
- How long will the set date and time be retained when the battery is removed?
Memory card related
- What type of memory card can be used?
- Is there anything I need to do first before using a microSD memory card?
- Does it support UHS Speed Class?
Shooting function related
- Please tell me about the image control function.
- What functions can be set using the “Direct Key”?
- Can you tell me how to adjust exposure compensation?
- Please tell me about continuous shooting in drive mode.
- Tell me about macro photography
- Please tell me about the dynamic range compensation function.
- How do I set up the preview feature?
- Please tell me about the Bulb/Time/Bulb Timer shooting functions.
- Please tell me about the interval shooting function.
- Please tell me about the interval composition function.
- Please tell me about long exposure noise reduction.
- Please tell me about high ISO noise reduction.
- Can you tell me about ND filters?
- Tell me about the focus assist function.
- How do I move the focus frame back to the center position after changing it?
- Can I take multiple exposure photos?
- Tell me about the video recording function
- Can I take photos with flash?
- What are the flash modes?
- Can I adjust the light intensity of the external flash GF-2 on the camera?
- Can I use manual flash with the GF-2 external flash?
- What is the guide number and flash sync speed when using the external flash GF-2?
- What are the features of the GF-2 external flash?
- Can I use HS mode (high speed sync mode) with the external flash GF-2?
- Is the external flash GF-1 compatible?
- Is the macro strobe (auto macro flash) AF160FC or AF140C compatible?
- Is it compatible with the auto flash AF180FG or AF201FG?
- Is the camera compatible with the AF540FGZ II and AF360FGZ II auto flashes? Also, can I shoot wirelessly with them?
- Tell us about the program line.
Playback function related
- What are the specifications of the playback function?
- What settings are available in the playback settings menu?
- Please tell me about the RAW development function.
- What are the specifications of the monitor?
- Please tell me what operations can be performed using the touch panel.
Computer and software related
- What operating systems have been confirmed to work when connecting to a computer via USB?
- How do I transfer images to a computer using a USB cable?
- Can I connect it to a computer via USB and use it as a PC camera?
- Is PC application software included?
- Can I connect to AV equipment and display images?
- Does this camera support “PRINT Image Matching Ⅲ”?
- Does the camera support “PictBridge”?
Communication terminal connection related
- Can I connect to a communication device and operate the camera or download images from the camera from the communication device? Also, how long does it take to connect?
- What operations can I perform on my communication device using the “GR WORLD” app?
- What settings can be made for the smartphone linking function?
- Please tell me about the image transfer function built into the camera.
Can you tell me about using other accessories?
- Can I shoot using a cable switch?
- Can I install a filter (general-purpose product)?
- Please tell me about the wide conversion lens (GW-4).
- Can I use the teleconversion lens (GT-2)?
What should I do in this situation?
- Is the included warranty valid overseas?
- I purchased it in Japan, but is there anything I should be careful of when using it overseas?
- I am using the included USB cable but can no longer charge it with my PC.
- Is there anyone I can contact about camera problems?
- I would like to know how to operate and use the camera.
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