Gear
SUMMARY
The Ricoh GR IV Monochrome, a specialized APS-C compact camera that exclusively shoots in black and white, has received the Editor's Choice Technology Award at the Camera Grand Prix 2026 in Japan. This award recognizes its dedicated monochrome image sensor, which maximizes optical performance by eliminating color filters and interpolation. The camera also features a built-in red filter for enhanced monochrome expression. This latest accolade follows previous honors such as the Good Design Award, DGP Imaging Award, and TIPA World Award.
TAKEAWAYS
Ricoh GR IV Monochrome won Japan's Camera Grand Prix 2026 Editor's Choice Technology Award.
The camera is a premium APS-C compact that shoots exclusively in black and white.
It features a dedicated monochrome image sensor for enhanced tonal expression.
The GR IV Monochrome also includes a built-in red filter for photographic expression.