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: 3rd August 2026 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. Despite it being one of the best everyday carry cameras, I don’t … 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