I’ve shot over 1,000 photos with the Ricoh GR IV – here are my favorites, and one new feature stands out

Ricoh GR IV compact camera in user's hand, with navy coat backdrop.

If there’s one camera that I’ve particularly looked forward to getting my hands on over the last couple of years, it has to be the recently announced Ricoh GR IV. After all, the Ricoh GR IIIx is my every day carry (an alternative version of the GR III with 40mm lens) and it was overdue a successor.

I’m familiar with the Ricoh GR series’ strengths and weaknesses, and there’s a reason why I’m one of many keen photographers who can look beyond its limitations, knowing how powerful and discreet a tool it can be in the right hands.