SUMMARY

The Ricoh GR series is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a special edition GR IV compact camera, set to ship on October 21. This limited run of 6,000 units features subtle design changes, including gray-colored shutter and back buttons inspired by the original 1996 GR1, and a diamond-textured lens ring cap. Additionally, Ricoh will offer accessories like a leather finger strap and a steel gray hot shoe cover with anniversary engravings, which will also be sold separately, allowing current GR camera owners to update their gear with an anniversary look. A limited edition pin set honoring the GR series' history will also be released.

TAKEAWAYS

Ricoh's GR compact camera series is marking its 30th anniversary.

A limited edition GR IV camera with subtle design updates will ship October 21.

Anniversary-themed accessories, including straps and hot shoe covers, will be available separately.

A limited edition pin set commemorating GR camera history is also being released.

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