Ricoh GR IV Review: Worth Getting One? (feat. Sony A7Cii)

Video Description

Hello, everyone! This video provides a concise review of the new Ricoh GR IV, focusing on its use as an Every Day Carry (EDC) and street photography camera. I'm sharing my first impressions of the camera, highlighting its pocketable design and pairing it with a Sony A7Cii for a minimal travel setup. Key features praised include the sharp 28mm f/2.8 lens, significantly improved 5-axis 6-stop In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS), a much-improved battery life with USB-C charging, a useful macro mode, and a life-saving 53GB of internal memory. However, the camera has a high price tag, persistent dust worries from previous models, slow autofocus requiring reliance on the Snap Focus system, and the lack of 4K video capability. The GR IV is an excellent incremental upgrade, and is one of the best pocketable street cameras available, despite its flaws. 💁 Curated Gear Shopping Links ⚡️ 📷 Sony A7Cii Body Only (Silver) https://bhpho.to/4bf3GsX 📷 Ricoh GR IV https://bhpho.to/3LjHUK7 📸 Ricoh GF-2 Flash https://bhpho.to/3L2LY1k 📸 Ulanzi SL03 Spark Lite Camera Flash https://bhpho.to/49DZJf6 🔘 Freewell Lens Hood with 3-Filter Kit for Ricoh GR IV https://bhpho.to/44TOtJT 🔘 Ricoh GA-3 Lens Adapter https://bhpho.to/4jt9ZeC 🪢 PGYTECH Camera Shoulder Strap (Night Black) https://bhpho.to/4jnc8bz 🪢 PGYTECH Camera Shoulder Strap Air (Earth Brown, 43-55") https://bhpho.to/4qskuRS ⏱️ Timestamps: 0:22 Specs 0:48 Why did I get this camera? 1:10 GR4 Fits in my pants pocket 2:07 Optics - 28mm focal length. 2:39 IBIS 3:11 Battery Life 3:37 Macro Mode 4:05 Internal Memory 4:38 LCD Monitor Brightness 5:01 Start-up Time 5:22 The PRICE 5:40 Dust Issues 6:39 Lack of 4K Video 7:24 No Flash 7:51 Cinema Yellow 8:57 Build Quality 9:22 Final Thoughts 📷 Cameras & Lenses used: Leica M-28mm f/2.8 Elmarit Fujifilm X-E5 + 16-50mm f/2.8-4.8 DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Sony A7Cii + FE 50mm f/2.5 💖 If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please consider sending me a Super Thanks! :D