Ricoh GR IV Monochrome Camera

Ricoh GR IV Monochrome Camera

• Faithful light capture with Monochrome-dedicated CMOS image sensor
  With the pursuit of the ultimate monochrome expression, the Ricoh GR IV Monochrome incorporates a monochrome-dedicated APS-C CMOS image sensor. The brightness information acquired by each pixel is applied directly to images without interpolation processing. This achieves nuanced detail, high resolution, and exceptional reproduction of tones for outstanding monochrome rendering.
• GR ENGINE 7
  To maximize the performance of the monochrome-dedicated image sensor, a new image- processing engine was developed. It performs none of the interpolation processing that is indispensable in color image sensors, allowing it to make full use of the brightness information captured by each pixel. This delivers high-definition and nuanced detail as well as rich tonal depth.
• Unified overall color and texture evokes the world of black-and-white photography
  The Ricoh GR IV Monochrome's magnesium-alloy body, as well as the shutter release button and ring cap, are finished in matte black, with subdued sheen, deep texture, and a soft tactile feel. The semi-gloss black front GR logo, the white illumination of the power button, and other design details express the monochrome worldview throughout the camera.
• Contrast control with built-in Red Filter
  Red filters can produce images with strong visual impact, for example, by darkening the tones of a blue sky to enhance contrast with clouds, or by rendering red subjects brighter to make them stand out more clearly. A red filter incorporated within the Ricoh GR IV Monochrome's lens unit enables expanded image expression through the use of color even in monochrome photography.
• An Intuitive Gateway to Monochrome
  Functions you will want to use most in monochrome shooting are placed where they can be accessed most directly and comfortably. The Fn button is assigned to switching the red filter on and off. The down button of the direct keys is assigned to Image Control which unlocks a wide range of monochrome renderings.