Tag Archives: Ricoh GR Monochrome

Ricoh will hold the exhibition “Monochrome” at GR SPACE TOKYO

By admin | Published: January 10, 2026

Ricoh will hold the exhibition “Monochrome” at GR SPACE TOKYO – here are the details:

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Ricoh GR IV Monochrome camera development announced

By admin | Published: October 20, 2025

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:

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Rumors about new Ricoh GR IV and GR Monochrome cameras got debunked quickly

By admin | Published: November 11, 2024

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:

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Somebody converted their Ricoh GRIIIx camera into Monochrome (DIY)

By admin | Published: October 19, 2024

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):

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Kimio Tanaka: there will be no monochrome Ricoh GR camera

By admin | Published: July 12, 2023

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:

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Customized Ricoh GRm monochrome camera

By admin | Published: March 11, 2022

A reader (thanks Stephen) contacted me about his custom made “Ricoh GRm” monochrome camera:

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Ricoh GR II camera on backorder at B&H and Adorama (plus a Ricoh GR III poll)

By admin | Published: November 13, 2017

Last year Ricoh ensured us that the “Ricoh GR is one of our most important premium cameras. We want to reassure our GR lovers that the series will continue.” Many readers have asked me if I have any info on the GR II replacement. I have not seen any reliable information yet. There was an interesting Ricoh […]

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