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I rarely go anywhere without a camera. But every now and then, I don’t want to be “photographer dad.” I just want to get out of the house with Sofia, enjoy a walk, and make it clear — to both of us — that the time together matters more than taking photos. That’s exactly where … Read more
I own both the Fujifilm X100VI and the Ricoh GR IV, and I’ve also shot extensively with the Ricoh GR III. Recently, I’ve been using the GR IV quite a lot and spent time comparing it directly to the GR III. While it is a better camera overall, I’ll be honest — the updates feel … Read more
Last Updated: 27th October 2026 to link to my one year of owning the Ricoh GRIV article. I’ve continued shooting with the Ricoh GR IV since my review, and I’ve updated this post to reflect my long-term experience. My overall take remains largely unchanged: the GR IV is a worthwhile improvement over the GR III. … Read more
Last updated: May 20th 2026 I’ve continued to carry the GR IV with me since moving to Scotland when I want a high-quality camera but don’t want to haul larger gear around. When I heard the Ricoh GR IV announcement, I immediately jumped onto Ricoh’s website to see what had changed. I was excited — … Read more
Last Updated November 17th 2025: I’ve now had more shooting time with the GRIV and did a comparison with my GRIII. I’ve brought the new Ricoh GRIV with me on my latest trip, alongside its predecessor and the Fuji X100VI, as I want to see how they compare in real life and whether the GRIV … Read more
Last updated July 2026: Finding a brand-new Ricoh GR III is increasingly difficult. The cheapest used model I could find was $1079 for a merely ‘good’ condition model from MPB and the rest, all in ‘excellent condition’ were over $1400 —more than what I paid for a brand new one a couple of years ago. … Read more