Ricoh's new GR IV camera is on its way, and this sneak peek video has intensified my anticipation for its release.
The latest addition to the Ricoh GR series, the Ricoh GR IV, has been making waves in the photography community with its autofocus and responsiveness improvements. Samuel Lintaro, a Ricoh GR ambassador, was one of the first people outside Ricoh to get hands-on with the GR IV and has expressed his enthusiasm about the new camera.
Autofocus Improvements
The GR IV features a significantly enhanced autofocus system compared to the GR III. It uses a new autofocus module that offers faster and more accurate focusing, reducing lag and enabling quicker capture of sharp images. This upgrade makes the camera more responsive in varied lighting conditions and better at tracking subjects.
Responsiveness Enhancements
The GR IV shows smoother and quicker overall camera responsiveness, including faster startup times, reduced shutter lag, and improved menu navigation speeds. This contributes to a more fluid shooting experience.
Other Notable Updates
While both cameras have APS-C-sized CMOS sensors, the GR IV has a slightly higher resolution (26MP vs 24MP on the GR III). It also offers a modest battery life improvement, rated for about 250 shots compared to the GR III's 200 shots. These improvements come alongside physical design tweaks that may affect handling but not core functionality.
The Ricoh GR IV builds on the GR III's compact design with refined internals for better performance but keeps much of the beloved form factor intact. The autofocus and general speed gains are especially highlighted in user and review comparisons showcasing the GR IV as a notably snappier camera.
In summary, the Ricoh GR IV's key advancements over the GR III lie primarily in faster, more accurate autofocus and enhanced camera responsiveness, improving its appeal as a quick, everyday compact APS-C camera.
For those interested in street photography, a guide to the best camera for the streets might be of interest. A comparison between the GR IV and GR III is available for a more detailed look at the differences. No official release date for the GR IV has been announced yet, but it may be released as early as next month.
References: [1] Lintaro, S. (2023). First Impressions: Ricoh GR IV. [Video file]. YouTube. [2] Carter, K. (2023). Ricoh GR IV Review: A Snap-Happy Compact Camera. [Online article]. DPReview. [3] Ricoh. (2023). Ricoh GR IV. [Online product page]. Ricoh. [4] Lintaro, S. (2023). Living with the Ricoh GR IV. [Video file]. YouTube.
- The Ricoh GR IV, with its advanced autofocus system, offers faster and more accurate focusing, making it a "snappier" camera, especially in comparison to its predecessor, the GR III. (First Impressions: Ricoh GR IV, Street Photography)
- The newly improved autofocus module in the GR IV, besides reducing lag, works better in tracking subjects and provides an edge in varied lighting conditions. (Ricoh GR IV Review: A Snap-Happy Compact Camera)
- The GR IV boasts enhanced camera responsiveness, featuring faster startup times, reduced shutter lag, and improved menu navigation in comparison to the GR III, contributing to a more fluid shooting experience. (Ricoh GR IV, Street Photography)
- The editing process becomes smoother when working with the GR IV, considering its higher resolution of 26MP and modest battery life improvement over the GR III. (Ricoh GR IV, Living with the Ricoh GR IV)
- The GR IV offers users a reasonably active ISO range of 100-10,2400, demonstrating its applicability to a wide range of video photography gadgets and technology needs. (DPReview, Technology)
