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2026 BCN awards: Pentax DSLR share at 17.7% (up from 9.7%)

BCN Corporation, headquartered in Tokyo, announced the winners in the camera category for 2026. BCN collects POS sales data from most retail stores in Japan (January to December, 2025). Here is the latest ranking:

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Ricoh GR IV HDF camera FAQ

Here are some frequently asked questions and answers for the Ricoh GR IV HDF camera:

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First Ricoh GR IV Monochrome camera video reviews

Here are the first Ricoh GR IV Monochrome camera video reviews (pre-orders open at B&H Photo | WEX Photo | Foto Erhard):

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Ricoh GR IV Monochrome vs. Leica Q3 Monochrom

A specifications comparison between the Ricoh GR IV Monochrome and Leica Q3 Monochrom can be found here:

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Poll: would you buy the new Ricoh GR IV Monochrome camera for $2,200?

Would you buy the new Ricoh GR IV Monochrome camera for $2,200 (B&H Photo | WEX Photo | Foto Erhardt)? Vote in the poll below: Please enable JavaScript to view the poll powered by Disqus. Update: I made a typo – “Now” should be “Not”. Additional coverage of the Ricoh GR IV Monochrome camera can be found here:

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Ricoh officially released the GR IV Monochrome camera

The Ricoh GR IV Monochrome camera is now officially released and available for pre-order at B&H Photo | WEX Photo | Foto Erhardt. Here are the main GR IV Monochrome specifications: GR IV B&W-Only Recording; No Color Array Built-In Red Contrast Filter 25.7MP APS-C BSI CMOS Sensor New 28mm f/2.8 Lens (Full-Frame Equiv.) Improved AF […]

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Comparing the Ricoh GR IV vs. GR IV HDF vs. GR IV Monochrome cameras

Comparing the Ricoh GR IV vs. GR IV HDF vs. GR IV Monochrome cameras:

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