Ricoh releases $2999 GR IV Monochrome

Ricoh has introduced the GR IV Monochrome, a spin-off of its well-liked compact digital digicam designed particularly for monochrome images.

Essentially a variation of the GR IV platform, the GR IV Monochrome includes a newly developed monochrome-dedicated APS-C–measurement CMOS picture sensor with roughly 25.74 efficient megapixels.

By eradicating the color filter array and related interpolation course of, Ricoh says the sensor data luminance data at every pixel, producing monochrome pictures with elevated sharpness and expanded tonal gradation.

The digicam features a built-in crimson filter that may be switched on or off by way of a single management. The filter permits photographers to change tonal relationships in black-and-white pictures, equivalent to darkening blue skies or growing distinction between topics and their environment.

Ricoh has additionally launched monochrome-specific Image Control modes, together with “Solid,” which applies a tougher tonal curve for a cleaner look, and “Grainy,” which emphasises film-like grain whereas retaining spotlight and shadow element.

Marking the thirtieth anniversary of the GR sequence, which started with the GR1 movie digicam in 1996, the GR IV Monochrome continues the road’s deal with picture high quality, responsiveness and portability. Ricoh stated the brand new mannequin expands artistic choices throughout the GR lineup, following the latest announcement of the GR IV HDF.

The new digicam includes a matte black magnesium-alloy physique, with matching controls and refined design adjustments meant to mirror its monochrome focus.

It is provided with each mechanical and digital shutters, with the digital shutter supporting speeds of as much as 1/16000 second. Ricoh famous that this digital shutter perform may even be added to the usual GR IV by way of a future firmware replace.

The GR IV Monochrome is accessible domestically from $2,999, and can be launched in February. You can discover out extra on Ricoh’s web site.