SUMMARY
The Ricoh GR IV series includes three models: the GR IV, GR IV HDF, and GR IV Monochrome. While expecting to favor the GR IV HDF, the photographer was surprised to take more photos with the GR IV Monochrome, finding creative liberation in shooting without color. The monochrome images offered drama and contrast, often ready straight from the camera without editing. Despite its higher cost and the occasional need for color, the pocketable nature of the GR IV series makes the Monochrome an appealing daily snapshot camera.
TAKEAWAYS
Ricoh GR IV series includes GR IV, GR IV HDF, and GR IV Monochrome models.
The GR IV Monochrome was unexpectedly preferred over the GR IV HDF for daily shooting.
Shooting in black and white offered creative freedom and images ready from the camera.
The GR IV series is a highly pocketable APS-C advanced compact camera.