Ricoh GR IV HDF Camera with Highlight Diffusion Filter 25MP 28mm No AC Adapter

Featuring an HDF (Highlight Diffusion Filter), the Ricoh GR IV HDF Camera with Highlight Diffusion Filter evokes a film-like softness. Paired with the "Cinema" options in the camera, it produces a more evocative finish.

The Ricoh GR IV Camera features a newly developed APS-C image sensor and a redesigned lens to improve image quality while reducing body depth. The new built-in battery also helps to extend battery life, and this latest top-of-the-range model has also been improved in terms of connectivity with communication devices and new applications for better operability and ease of use.

Newly designed, super-slim, high-performance GR lens
The GR IV incorporates a newly designed GR LENS 18.3mm F2.8, which harmonizes exceptional imaging performance with a slim design, while retaining the 28mm angle of view (equivalent in the 35mm format) and the large F2.8 maximum aperture of its predecessor.

High-quality, high-resolution images
To enhance image resolving power, reproduce rich gradation and upgrade sensitivity, the GR IV harmonizes a newly designed, back-illuminated APS-C-size CMOS image sensor, with a resolution of approximately 25.74 effective megapixels for higher sensitivity, and reduced noise with an upgraded GR ENGINE 7 imaging engine. The camera also features the RICOH-original accelerator unit, designed to optimize the high signal-to-noise ratio image data captured by the image sensor and deliver it to the imaging engine, making it possible to assure top sensitivity of ISO 204800 for super-high-sensitivity photography.

More advanced original SR mechanism
Thanks to the originally developed SR (Shake Reduction) mechanism built into the camera body, the GR IV effectively compensates for camera shake at the time of shutter release. Assisted by the much-improved compensation algorithm, this five-axis mechanism minimizes adverse effects caused by pitch, yaw and roll during normal shooting, as well as shift shake during macro photography, by as much assix shutter steps.

Advanced AF system with minimized start-up time and high-speed autofocus operation
The GR- IVs newly designed lens barrel and optimized start-up sequence reduce the start-up time to approximately 0.6 seconds the shortest in GR-series history. The cameras high-speed lens driving mechanism and the image sensors high-speed data readout also assure high-speed focusing operation and improve autofocus precision. The autofocus speed in low-illumination ranges and the precision and coverage area ofthe image-plane phase-matching AF system have also been optimized to greatly improve the GR IVs overall AF performance.

Compact, slim and functional body design
In order to improve the cameras quick-shooting performance, the GR IVs body has been thoroughly redesigned to be compact, slim and functional the elements required in a snapshot camera. The body has been designed to beslimmer than that of conventional GRseries models to assure a firm hold of the camera, while the thumb grip on the cameras back is contoured to assure a tight but comfortable grip in the photographers hand. The layout of control buttons and dials have been redesigned, while the mode adjustment (ADJ) lever has been changed to a dial type for ease of operation, making the GR IV more functional and accessible than ever before. The cameras body frame is made ofa lightweight, high-rigidity magnesium alloy to enhance durability and reliability during shooting and carrying.

Quick setting of the desired exposure mode best suited for a given subject
When the cameras exposure mode isset to Program AE, the GR IV features a new Program Auto Ex function, which allows the photographer to instantly shift the exposure mode, with a simple turn of the front e-dial to AperturePriority AE, or that of the rear e-dial to Shutter-Priority AE. A Snap Distance-Priority AE (Sn) mode has been also added to the range of selectable exposure modes. This new mode allows the photographer to capture images with an emphasized depth offield, based on the combination of the subjects distance in snapshot shooting and a depth-of-field visual effect, to further expand the choice of exposure mode.

New Cinema mode added to the Image Control function to expand the range of visual expressions
In addition to the 12 conventional effect modes of the Image Control function, the GR IV now features a new Cinema mode (with a choice of yellow or green tone), allowing the photographer to recreate a rich, stately atmosphere with the visual effect of nostalgic film-format movies of yesteryear. In addition to basic parameters such as Saturation, Hue, Key, Contrast and Grain Effect, this new mode also lets the user adjust two other parameters strength and size to the desired level, making it possible to create more diverse visual expressions and choose the desired finishing touch best suited to a captured image. User-selected settings can beadded to the Image Control menu asa custom mode.

Bluetooth and wireless LAN dual communication
The GR IV provides a dual-communication system combining Bluetooth and wireless LAN for easy pairing with mobile devices such assmartphones and tablet computers. Exclusively designed for the RICOH GR series, a new GR WORLD applicationsimplifies a variety of communication operations, including image data transfer to a smartphone, remote shutter release from a smartphone, and transfer of the cameras location data to a smart device.

High-definition LCD monitor with outstanding outdoor visibility
The GR IV features a 3.0-inch high-definition LCD monitor with approximately 1,037,000 dots. It incorporates an air gapless construction, in which special resin is placed between the monitors touch-screen panel and the protective cover made ofreinforced glass, to effectively reduce the reflection and dispersion of light for improved visibility during outdoor shooting.

The Outdoor Monitor Setting function assures outstanding visibility in both bright outdoor and dark indoor locations. This function also features the new Auto setting, which automatically adjusts the monitors brightness level based on the lighting condition of the given location.