GR marks its 30th anniversary in 2026

In October 2026, the RICOH GR series will mark the 30th anniversary since the launch of the film compact camera “RICOH GR1”.

To commemorate this milestone, we introduce the message “Forever a Snapshooter,” expressing GR’s vision of continuing to evolve and deepen its identity in pursuit of the ultimate snapshooter, and an anniversary logo. These will be used in 2026 as communication assets to further strengthen our bond with fans of the GR series.

Special Ring Cap and Button Colors Inspired by the GR1

The ring cap GN-3 (30th) features a special design inspired by the area surrounding the lens of the GR1. With the power off, its precision diamond-cut surfaces catch the light and subtly change in appearance, adding a refined visual accent. With the power on, the ring cap is designed so that reflections do not appear on the subject during shooting, combining GR's signature practicality with the distinctive character of a special edition.

The shutter release button and rear buttons feature a dark silver accent color inspired by the color of the plated buttons on the original GR1. The result is a distinctive look unique to the 30th Anniversary model.

A Special Power-off Graphic Exclusive to the 30th Anniversary Model

When the camera is turned off, a special GR 30th Anniversary power-off graphic inspired by the grip patterns of GR models through the years and exclusive to the Anniversary Edition is displayed.

Special Accessories to Celebrate 30 Years of GR

• The "30th Anniversary Edition Kit" includes a metal hot shoe cover and finger strap featuring special 30th Anniversary designs, along with pin badges representing GR models through the years. Together with the camera, they complete the distinctive look and feel of this special anniversary edition.
• The metal hot shoe cover is engraved with the GR 30th Anniversary logo and finished in steel gray, chosen to complement the color schemes of GR models through the years.
• Crafted from genuine leather, the finger strap features a black and light gray color scheme inspired by GR models through the years, with "30th ANNIVERSARY" stamped on the reverse.
• The kit also includes 16 pin badges: 14 representing GR models through the years, plus two "30th Anniversary Edition Kit"—exclusive badges featuring the 30th Anniversary logo and the GR logo.

30th Anniversary Accessories and Pin Badges

Finger Strap [GS-4]
(30th Anniversary Exclusive, Limited Quantity)

The GS-4 (BK) is made of genuine leather that matches the color of the camera body. It features a black and light gray color scheme inspired by GR models through the years, with a debossed “GR” logo, while “30th ANNIVERSARY” is stamped on the reverse.

Metal Hot Shoe Cover [GK-2][GK-1]
(30th Anniversary Exclusive, Limited Quantity)

A premium metal hot shoe cover crafted from stainless steel alloy. It is engraved with the GR 30th Anniversary logo and finished in steel gray, chosen to complement the color schemes of GR models through the years.

GR Model Pin Badges (14 designs)
(30th Anniversary Exclusive, Limited Quantity)

A set of 14 pin badges featuring GR models through the years, presented in a special package. A special keepsake to mark 30 years of GR.

New Sensor and Processor for Exceptional Image Quality

• 7MP APS-C BSI CMOS sensor – cleaner images, lower noise, improved low-light performance.
• GR ENGINE 7 image processor – faster startup (0.6s), enhanced AF, ISO up to 204,800.
• RAW (DNG) and JPEG support – flexible workflow for professionals and enthusiasts.

Faster and More Accurate Autofocus

The GR IV introduces a next-level autofocus system:

• Face and eye detection with clear focus point indication.
• Full Press Snap function – instantly override AF with preset focus distance, ideal for street photography.
• Improved low-light AF performance – precise focusing even in challenging lighting.

5-Axis Image Stabilization – Up to 6 Stops of Compensation

The built-in 5-axis Shake Reduction system effectively minimizes camera shake, making the Ricoh GR IV the perfect choice for handheld photography and video recording.

Creative Shooting Modes and Controls

• 12 image control presets plus a new Cinema mode for a nostalgic film look.
• Program Auto Ex & Snap Distance-Priority AE – fast adjustments for depth-of-field control.
• AA Filter Simulator – reduces moiré when needed.
• Full HD video (1080p at 24/30/60 fps) for smooth cinematic footage.

Redesigned 28mm f/2.8 Lens

The Ricoh GR IV retains the iconic 28mm equivalent wide-angle lens, now sharper and faster than ever:

• 7 elements in 5 groups with aspherical, HR, and ED glass for high resolution.
• Dedicated macro mode – focus as close as 6 cm.
• Built-in ND filter – for creative depth-of-field and motion blur.
• 35mm and 50mm crop modes – flexibility without changing lenses.

Compact Yet Professional Design

• Slimmer, sturdier magnesium-alloy body for ultimate portability.
• New DB-120 battery – approx. 250 shots per charge.
• 53 GB internal memory + microSD expansion.
• USB-C port – fast charging and data transfer.
• 3” LCD touchscreen with anti-reflective coating and outdoor brightness mode.

Wireless Connectivity with the GR WORLD App

The brand-new GR WORLD mobile app makes sharing and remote shooting simple via Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.3:

• Instant photo and video transfer.
• Remote shutter release.
• Location data synchronization.

Ricoh GR IV

A Faster, Slimmer, More Responsive GR

The Ricoh GR IV is the latest installment in the popular compact fixed-lens camera series characterized by impressive image quality, a sharp prime lens, and supreme portability. This GR IV brings a new 25.7MP BSI CMOS sensor, redesigned 28mm-equivalent lens, improved AF and Shake Reduction, more built-in memory, a new battery, and updates to specialized focusing and shooting modes. Additionally, there is an all-new dedicated GR WORLD app for wireless settings control and image sharing.

New 25.7MP BSI CMOS Sensor and GR ENGINE 7

Featuring a new sensor and processor, the GR IV sports a 25.7MP APS-C CMOS sensor with a back-illuminated design for cleaner image quality and reduced noise. This sensor pairs with the updated GR ENGINE 7 processor that helps to achieve a full stop better low-light performance along with a faster 0.6-sec startup time, quicker focusing performance, up to ISO 204800, and the same versatile 14-bit DNG and JPEG recording as its predecessor.

Faster and More Accurate Autofocus

One of the key upgrades of the GR IV is faster focusing performance. Aided by the new GR ENGINE 7 processing and a redesigned lens that's lighter in weight, AF performance is more responsive than its predecessor, focusing hunting is greatly reduced, and both face recognition and subject tracking have been improved. Additionally, pairing with the improved low-light image quality, low-light focusing is also faster and more accurate for shooting in difficult lighting conditions.

• During autofocus shooting, this AF system detects the subject's face or eye with precision, focuses on it, and indicates the in-focus position on the LCD display using the AF frame. When the camera detects multiple faces, it automatically distinguishes the main subject from secondary ones and indicates this on the focus frame.
• Full Press Snap function lets you override the AF in an instant by fully depressing the shutter button and having the lens immediately focus at a preset distance. This unique shooting and focusing function is perfect for street photography and eliminates any lag times for decisive moment-type shooting.
• Full Press Snap can also be accessed by touching the rear LCD monitor.

5-Axis Shake Reduction

One more asset for low-light use, the GR IV has a new 5-axis Shake Reduction system that compensates for up to 6 stops of camera shake. Improving upon the 3-axis system of the previous generation, this new stabilization system compensates for more types of camera movement and is more effective at reducing the appearance of camera shake when shooting handheld.

Image Control

• Image Control function offers 12 distinct modes to apply preset looks to a scene along with a new Cinema mode, with a choice of Yellow or Green tone, for a more nostalgic and filmic appearance.
• Saturation, contrast, hue, key, grain parameters of each mode can be adjusted to suit the desired effect and select settings also support strength and size tuning for an even more personalized look.
• User-selected settings can be added to the Image Control menu as a custom mode.

Shooting Modes

• When set to Program AE, the GR IV now has a Program Auto Ex function, which allows instant switching of the exposure mode by turning the front e-Dial for Aperture Priority or the rear e-Dial for Shutter Priority.
• Snap Distance-Priority AE (Sn) mode has also been added to the exposure mode options; this mode emphasizes the depth of field of a scene and adjusts the exposure parameters to prioritize the desired depth of field effect.
• Sensor has an anti-aliasing (AA) filter-less design, which maximizes sharpness and resolution in most shooting circumstances. However, for certain circumstances, like when photographing some fabrics and other high-frequency patterns and colors, the Shake Reduction mechanism can simulate the effects of an AA filter to reduce moiré.
• Integrated multi-exposure mode with no frame limit for compositing unlimited sequential exposures in-camera.
• Multi-Segment, Center-Weighted, and Spot metering options are available along with a Highlight-Weighted options that prioritizes keeping highlight values within the dynamic range and allowing shadows to become darker and moodier.
• In addition to stills shooting, the GR IV is also capable of recording Full HD 1080 video at 60p, 30p, and 24p frame rates.

Redesigned 28mm f/2.8-Equivalent Lens

Quintessential to the GR shooting experience, the GR IV retains a 28mm-equivalent fixed lens design; this wide-angle lens is ideal for everyday shooting, street scenes, and travel applications and is paired with a reasonably bright f/2.8 maximum aperture that is both fast enough for low-light shooting and helps keep the overall size and weight of the camera low.

• All-new optical design greatly improves the sharpness compared to previous generations. The 7-elements-in-5-groups layout includes aspherical, HR, and low-dispersion glass elements, which help achieve greater clarity and resolution, as well as a smaller and lighter physical design that's faster focusing and quicker to deploy.
• Dedicated Macro mode with a distinct close-up focusing range suits working with subjects within a 6 to 12 cm working range.
• Integrated ND filter cuts down exposures by two stops, allowing the use of wider-than-normal aperture settings or slower shutter speeds for creative depth of field or motion blur effects.
• Built-in crop modes simulate the fields of view of 35mm and 50mm lenses, offering an even narrower field of view without needing to change lenses.

Body Design and Handling

• Updating the popular and highly portable design, the GR IV is even slimmer than its predecessor to promote a firmer, more secure grip. Additionally, the camera keeps its lightweight-yet-rigid magnesium alloy build.
• New DB-120 battery is used in the GR IV; this larger capacity battery now affords approximately 250 shots per charge compared to the 200 shots per charge of its predecessor. Internal memory has been increased to 53GB and the memory card slot has been changed to the sleeker microSD format.
• USB-C port permits in-camera battery charging and data transfer.
• The layout of the control buttons and dials has been redesigned for easier access and the ADJ lever has been changed to a dial for more intuitive operation.
• Rear 3.0" 1.04m touchscreen LCD monitor has an air gapless design to help reduce reflections for improved visibility in outdoor conditions. Also, the Outdoor Monitor Setting function boosts brightness to suit midday shooting and there is a new Auto monitor brightness setting that automatically adjusts the brightness level depending on the ambient lighting.

Wireless Connectivity and GR WORLD App

• A new and dedicated GR WORLD app has been designed for a simplified experience when shooting with GR-series cameras. This app enables transferring files from the camera to the mobile device, remote shutter release control, and transferring of location data.
• Both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are used for easy and stable connecting to mobile devices.

Specifications

• Sensor Resolution: Effective: 25.74 Megapixel (6192 x 4128)
• Image Sensor: 23.3 x 15.5 mm (APS-C) CMOS
• Image Stabilization: Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis
• Focal Length: 18.3mm (35mm Equivalent: 28mm)
• Digital Zoom: 1.8x Maximum
• Aperture: Maximum: f/2.8, Minimum: f/16
• Focus Range: Normal 10 cm to Infinity, Macro 6 cm to 15 cm
• Optical Design: 7 Elements in 5 Groups
• Mechanical Shutter: 1/4000 to 30 Seconds
• Bulb/Time Mode: Bulb & Time Mode (Up to 20 Minutes)
• ISO/Gain Sensitivity: Native: 100 to 204,800
• Metering Method: Center-Weighted Average, Highlight Weighted, Multi, Spot
• Exposure Modes: Aperture Priority, Auto, Program, Shutter Priority
• Exposure Compensation: -5 to +5 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
• Interval Recording: Yes
• Self-Timer: 2/10-Second Delay
• Aspect Ratio: 1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9
• Image File Format: DNG, JPEG
• Bit Depth: 14-Bit
• Internal Recording: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC 1920 x 1080 at 23.98/29.97/59.94 fps
• Recording Limit: 25-Minute Maximum
• IP Streaming: No
• Built-In Microphone: Stereo
• Audio Recording: 2-Channel
• Media/Memory Card Slot           
• Single Slot: microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC (UHS-I)
• Internal Memory: 53 GB
• Video I/O: No
• Audio I/O: No
• Power I/O: 1x USB-C Input
• Other I/O: 1x USB-C Data Output (Shared with Power Input)
• Wireless: 2.4 / 5 GHz Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.3 Control
• Mobile App Compatible : Yes: Android & iOS, App Name: GR WORLD
• Global Positioning (GPS, GLONASS, etc.) : No
• Display Size: 3"
• Resolution: 1,037,000 Dot
• Display Type: Fixed Touchscreen LCD
• Environmental Resistance: No
• Battery: 1x DB-120 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 3.85 VDC, 1800 mAh (Included) - Approx. 250 Shots

In The Box

RICOH GR IV 30th Anniversary Edition
Finger Strap RICOH GS-4 (30th)
Ring Cap GN-3
Metal Hot Shoe Cover RICOH GK-2 (30th)
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery DB-120
USB Cable I-USB198
Handstrap O-ST198
GR 30th Anniversary Pin Badge Set