Ricoh GR IV digtalni fotoaparat

Design and handling

The GR IV introduces a newly designed body that is compact, slim and highly functional. It is thinner than earlier GR models, and a sculpted rear thumb rest provides a secure, comfortable hold. Several buttons and dials have been repositioned, and the mode-adjustment (ADJ) lever is replaced with a dial for simpler, more intuitive operation.

Optics and image quality

At the front is a new GR LENS 18.3 mm F2.8 that pairs excellent optical performance with a slim profile. The lens retains the classic 28 mm (35 mm equivalent) angle of view and F2.8 aperture, but now uses a seven-element, five-group construction with glass-moulded aspherical elements, including a large-diameter final element, and high-refraction, low-dispersion glass. The result is high contrast and edge-to-edge sharpness with minimized distortion and chromatic aberration.

Inside, a back-illuminated APS-C-size CMOS sensor works with the upgraded GR ENGINE 7 to deliver higher sensitivity and lower noise. With around 25.74 effective megapixels and improved processing, the GR IV produces images rich in detail and tonal gradation. Ricoh’s accelerator unit maintains a high signal-to-noise ratio and feeds clean data to the engine, enabling a top ISO of 204 800 for very high-sensitivity shooting.

Speed, stabilisation and autofocus

A five-axis shake-reduction mechanism compensates for pitch, yaw, roll and shift during close-up work, reducing blur by up to six shutter steps. A redesigned lens barrel and optimised start-up sequence cut start-up time to about 0.6 seconds. The high-speed lens drive and fast sensor readout ensure quick focusing, while low-light AF performance and the precision and coverage of the image-plane phase-detection system are improved for faster, more accurate autofocus.

Creative controls and workflow

Program Auto Ex lets you switch exposure modes instantly: turn the front e-dial for Aperture-priority AE or the rear e-dial for Shutter-priority AE. A new Snap Distance Priority AE (Sn) mode enables images with emphasised depth of field. In addition to 12 Image Control effects, the GR IV adds a Cinema mode with selectable yellow or green tones to recreate the look of classic film. An anti-stain, antistatic coating on the UV/IR-cut filter works with the DR II ultrasonic vibration system to improve dust removal.

Storage and connectivity

Images can be saved to the built-in 53 GB memory or to a microSD card. The camera features a 3.0-inch high-definition LCD with approximately 1,037,000 dots. Dual wireless connectivity with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi offers easy pairing and transfer.

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