Development News: RICOH GR IV Monochrome and GR IV HDF

TOKYO, October 21, 2025 — RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD. is pleased to announce the development of the RICOH GR IV Monochrome and of the RICOH GR IV HDF.

It has been nearly 30 years since the RICOH GR1 film camera, the first in the GR series, was released in 1996, and exactly 20 years on October 21 since the GR DIGITAL was launched in 2005.

Over the history of this series, our commitment to the essential camera values of high image quality, quick response and portability has always remained the same. Hinging on these basic concepts, the GR series has continued to evolve to meet the needs of the times.

Development announcement RICOH GR IV Monochrome

RICOH GR IV Monochrome, which is currently in development, is based on the latest model, the RICOH GR IV, which was released in September 2025. It is equipped with a new, dedicated monochrome image sensor and Image Control options specialized for black and white photography to deliver the expressiveness and depth unique to monochromatic images.
We hope you are excited about the RICOH GR IV Monochrome and this new foray into black and white territory.

Overview of the product under development

• Model name: RICOH GR IV Monochrome
• Launch date: Spring 2026 (planned)
• Price: TBD

Development announcement RICOH GR IV HDF

The RICOH GR IV HDF, which is currently in development, is based on the latest GR series model, the RICOH GR IV. In addition to the existing sharp depiction performance, we have added our proprietary HDF (Highlight Diffusion Filter) which diffuses highlights and delivers soft photographic effects with the touch of a single button as a built-in feature. The conventional sharp expressiveness of the GR series and soft effects when the new HDF is activated provide an even greater range of snapshots that match the subject and the photographer's intentions.

Overview of the product under development

• Model name: RICOH GR IV HDF
• Launch date: Winter 2025 or later (planned)
• Price: TBD