The new Ricoh GR IV Monochrome camera is now available for pre-order (additional information): B&H Photo WEX Photo Foto Erhardt Ricoh officially released the GR IV Monochrome camera Ricoh GR IV Monochrome camera development announced The latest Ricoh GR IV camera accessories
Ricoh will hold the exhibition “Monochrome” at GR SPACE TOKYO – here are the details:
The previoulsy rumored Ricoh GR IV Monochrome camera is now officially announced with a expected release in Spring 2026 (development announcement only): 25.7 MP sensor 18mm f/2.8 (28mm equivalent) Monochrome sensor ISO: 160 to 409600 Additional information:
Rumors about new Ricoh GR IV and GR Monochrome cameras are nothing new – they have been circulating for years without any leaks, concrete details, or reliable information. Recently, there was another wave of false claims that these cameras are imminent but they quickly got debunked:
There have been some rumors about a Ricoh GRIII Monochrome camera in the past. An old Ricoh patent (2016-201400) suggested a Bayer sensor without a color filter array (CFA) for sharper monochrome images. Check out this amzing Ricoh GRIIIx Monochrome DIY conversion performed by a fan in China (more videos available here):
The Japanese photographer Kimio Tanaka, who had Ricoh/Pentax insider information in the past and a good track record of reporting relevant information, recently mentioned that Rioch is not planning to release a monochrome Ricoh GR camera similar to the Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome:
A reader (thanks Stephen) contacted me about his custom made “Ricoh GRm” monochrome camera:
