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: 29 May 2026 I’ve continued using the Ricoh GR IV since publishing this review and have updated the article to reflect my longer-term experience. My overall opinion remains largely unchanged: the GR IV is a worthwhile improvement over the GR III, but it remains a specialist camera with very clear strengths and weaknesses. … 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 December 4th 2025: I have now written my full Ricoh GRIV review. Field-tested in the Philippines across travel, street, family days, harsh sun and low light. This review is from real use — not spec sheets. TL;DR The Ricoh GRIII is still one of the best truly-pocketable cameras you can buy in 2025 … Read more