{"id":532215,"date":"2026-07-09T02:06:09","date_gmt":"2026-07-09T02:06:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/532215\/"},"modified":"2026-07-09T02:06:09","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T02:06:09","slug":"ricoh-to-release-special-gr-iv-celebrating-30th-anniversary-of-gr1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/532215\/","title":{"rendered":"Ricoh to Release Special GR IV Celebrating 30th Anniversary of GR1"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Ricoh has announced that it will release a special edition GR IV that commemorates the 30th anniversary<\/a> of the launch of the Ricoh GR1, the origin of the high-end compact camera series. <\/p>\n

\u201cSince the launch of the film camera Ricoh GR1 in October 1996, the GR series has earned the support of a great many users, particularly professionals and advanced amateur photographers,\u201d Ricoh Japan says. \u201cThe essential values of GR \u2014 its commitment to high image quality, quick response, and portability, and its determination to keep pursuing the ultimate snapshooter \u2014 have continued to be passed down unchanged in current models as well.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The camera, which is tentatively being named the Ricoh GR IV 30th Anniversary Edition, will be limited to just 6,000 units worldwide. It will feature a shutter release button and rear buttons finished in a paint color inspired by the GR1, as well as a special \u201cGN-3 (30th)\u201d ring cap with a diamond cut finish. Just like other special edition models of the GR IV, it will also have a dedicated power-off screen featuring the GR 30th anniversary design.<\/p>\n

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Beyond those changes to the camera itself, Ricoh will also include a metal hotshoe cover, a finger strap \u2014 both of which feature the GR 30th anniversary design \u2014 and a \u201cspecial pin badge set\u201d that the company says is inspired by successive GR series models. <\/p>\n

The metal hot shoe cover \u201cGK-2 (30th)\u201d and the finger strap \u201cGS-4 (30th)\u201d are also planned to be sold separately. Additionally, the metal hot shoe cover will be made available for the Ricoh GR III and GR IIIx at a later date. <\/p>\n

Final sales information and pricing are scheduled to be made available closer to the formal product availability, which is scheduled for \u201caround this autumn.\u201d<\/p>\n

This launch is part of Ricoh\u2019s \u201cForever a Snapshooter\u201d celebration of the camera series\u2019 30th anniversary. The company said that it was preparing to launch special items commemorating the time, leading up to fan events that will be held worldwide starting in the fall. <\/p>\n

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\u201cGR\u2019s essential values \u2014 its unwavering commitment to high image quality, quick response, and portability, and its determination to keep pursuing the ultimate snapshooter \u2014 have been passed down unchanged, regardless of advances in technology or the changing times,\u201d Ricoh said in April<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Image credits: Ricoh<\/p>\n

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