The new Ricoh GR IV 30th anniversary edition camera kit is now available for pre-order:

• B&H Photo (coming soon)
• WEX Photo
• Foto Erhardt

Here is what’s included in the kit:

• Limited-edition GR IV celebrating 30 years of the Ricoh GR series
• Worldwide production limited to 6,000 units
• GR1-inspired dark silver shutter release and rear buttons
• Diamond-cut GN-3 (30th) ring cap inspired by the original GR1
• Exclusive 30th Anniversary Edition power-off screen
• Includes commemorative hot shoe cover and genuine leather finger strap

Ricoh released additional information on the upcoming GR IV 30th anniversary edition camera kit

Via PentaxRumors

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Ricoh announced that it is developing an entirely new concept for Pentax DSLR K-mount cameras – here is a recap of the official announcement:

• Ricoh Imaging thanks customers for long-term support of its K-mount digital SLRs.
• Brief history: *ist D (2003) → K100D with in-body sensor-shift SR (2006) → K-1, first full-frame model (2016).
• The company says it is reexamining “the value of taking photographs” and wants products that let more people enjoy the process of photography, not just the result.
• A new series of digital SLR cameras is in development, based on an entirely new concept, while still using the K-mount legacy built over more than 50 years.
• These products will take time; Ricoh will share progress updates when information is ready.
• Production of the current K-series digital SLRs will be discontinued as part of the transition.
• Ricoh says it will keep pursuing an SLR-specific shooting style and wants cameras that work for both existing enthusiasts and people just starting out.
• Positioning: cameras should be more than image-capture tools – they should enrich the experience of photographing.

Ricoh is developing a new series of Pentax DSLR K-mount cameras based on an entirely new concept

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Ricoh announced a new GR IVx camera with an improved 40mm lens (Ricoh currently has the GR IV and the GR IIIx – see all GR models here):

• Check for GR IVx pre-orders
• GR IVx press release and technical specifications:

Ricoh announces the development of a GR IVx camera with a newly designed 40mm lens

Additional coverage of the Ricoh GR line can be found here:

2025 digital camera shipment market share: Ricoh at 2.1%, up 1.3% from 2024

Ricoh Q1 financial report: “Cameras performed well and increased earnings, primarily on strength of Ricoh GR series demand”

Are you interested in a Ricoh GR IVx monochrome camera with a 40mm lens? (poll)

Ricoh removed AI slop from the official website (non-existent Ricoh GR camera with EVF)

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