RICOH GR IV MONOCHROME: A Pure Black‑and‑White Street Camera You Can Import from Hong Kong

If you live outside Hong Kong or Macau and you love black‑and‑white photography, the RICOH GR IV MONOCHROME Digital Camera is one of the most focused tools you can buy. Sold on global.broadwaylifestyle.com with USD pricing and international delivery, this camera is built around a 25.7MP APS‑C black‑and‑white CMOS sensor and a new 28mm f/2.8 lens, giving you a compact, high‑quality street camera that only sees the world in monochrome.

Unlike colour cameras that convert to black and white, the GR IV MONOCHROME’s sensor is dedicated to B&W, and even includes a built‑in red contrast filter to deepen skies and boost contrast straight out of camera. Combined with a 5‑axis 6‑stop shake reduction system, improved AF and low‑light focusing, Full HD 1080/60p video and 53GB of internal memory, this is a serious creative tool for photographers who want to focus on light, shadow and composition.

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Pure APS‑C Monochrome Sensor with Built‑In Red Filter

At the heart of the GR IV MONOCHROME is a 25.7MP APS‑C B&W CMOS sensor (23.3 × 15.5mm).

Key imaging features from the Broadway spec:

Effective pixels: 25.75MP (listed as 2575 in the spec, i.e. 25.75 million), giving plenty of resolution for prints and cropping.
CMOS size: 23.3 × 15.5mm, a standard APS‑C format that delivers better dynamic range and low‑light performance than smaller compact sensors.
Built‑In Red Contrast Filter – deepens blue skies and increases contrast between tones directly in camera, a classic black‑and‑white look without needing to screw on an external filter.
Exposure Compensation: ±5 stops, allowing flexible adjustments in high‑contrast scenes.

Because this is a true monochrome sensor, every pixel is devoted to luminance detail instead of colour information, helping produce crisper detail, smoother tonal transitions and cleaner high‑ISO performance compared with standard colour sensors converted to B&W.

New 28mm f/2.8 Lens and 5‑Axis 6‑Stop Shake Reduction

The lens and stabilisation are designed for hand‑held, real‑world shooting.

From the Broadway product highlights:

New 28mm f/2.8 Lens (full‑frame equivalent) – a classic wide angle for street, travel and documentary, matching the traditional GR field of view many photographers love.
5‑Axis 6‑Stop Shake Reduction System – helps keep images sharp at slower shutter speeds and in low light, letting you shoot hand‑held without pushing ISO too high.
Improved AF and low‑light focusing, making it easier to grab decisive‑moment shots in dim streets, interiors or night scenes.

This combination makes the GR IV MONO a carry‑everywhere camera, especially for overseas photographers who want a small, stabilised, high‑quality 28mm in their pocket instead of a bigger system.

Compact Body, Touchscreen and Built‑In Storage

The GR IV MONO remains a pocketable camera with modern controls.

Usability features from the listing:

3.0" 1.04m‑dot touchscreen LCD – for composing, reviewing and quickly moving focus points by touch.
53GB built‑in memory plus microSD card slot – unusually generous internal storage for a compact, so you can keep shooting even if you forget a card.
Full HD 1080/60p video recording – while this is first and foremost a stills camera, you can still capture smooth monochrome video at up to 60p.
Bluetooth: Yes – for connecting to mobile apps and streamlining image transfer and remote control.
Body only – Broadway lists this as body only, so lens accessories or viewfinders would be optional extras.

Battery specs show a 1,800mAh battery and a CIPA battery life of about 220 shots, so overseas users planning longer days should budget for at least one spare battery.

Buying the GR IV MONOCHROME from Outside Hong Kong or Macau

On global.broadwaylifestyle.com, the GR IV MONOCHROME is presented specifically for overseas buyers.

Key commercial details:

Brand: RICOH
Product name: GR IV MONOCHROME DIGITAL CAMERA
Broadway Code: A112856
Price: Recommended price USD$2314.0, with a current 10% off bringing it to USD$2080.0.
Colour Option: Black, selectable on the page.

The site also provides:

Delivery Price List – explaining local and overseas shipping options and fees.
Online Shopping Terms and Conditions, Delivery, Exchange Policy and FAQs – all in English, covering payment, shipping, returns and warranty support for international customers.

If you live outside Hong Kong or Macau, you can order in USD, ship the camera abroad and refer to these customer‑service pages to understand import, delivery and after‑sales arrangements.

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10 Product Q&A for RICOH GR IV MONOCHROME (for Overseas Customers)

Q1. What makes the RICOH GR IV MONOCHROME different from regular compact cameras?
A1. It uses a 25.7MP APS‑C black‑and‑white CMOS sensor with a built‑in red contrast filter and a new 28mm f/2.8 lens, so it is designed purely for monochrome photography rather than colour, giving higher detail and classic B&W rendering.

Q2. What are the key technical specs of the sensor and lens?
A2. Broadway lists Effective pixels: 25.75MP, CMOS size: 23.3 × 15.5mm (APS‑C) and a new 28mm f/2.8 lens (full‑frame equivalent), which together provide high resolution, shallow depth of field and wide‑angle coverage ideal for street and travel.

Q3. What is the built‑in red contrast filter used for?
A3. The Built‑In Red Contrast Filter deepens blue skies, lightens skin and increases tonal separation between colours in black‑and‑white, giving more dramatic monochrome images straight out of camera, without needing physical filters or heavy editing.

Q4. How good is the image stabilisation?
A4. The GR IV MONO features a 5‑axis 6‑stop Shake Reduction System, which helps reduce blur from camera shake and allows hand‑held shooting at slower shutter speeds, especially useful in low‑light street and night photography.

Q5. Does the camera have a built‑in flash?
A5. The Broadway specification lists Flash: For Purchases, indicating that there is no built‑in flash and that external flash units would be optional add‑on purchases, which fits the minimalist street‑camera philosophy.

Q6. How much storage does the GR IV MONOCHROME have?
A6. It offers 53GB of built‑in memory plus a microSD card slot, so you can shoot extensively on internal storage alone and still add extra capacity via memory cards.

Q7. What is the battery life, and what battery does it use?
A7. The camera uses an 1,800mAh battery and has a CIPA‑rated battery life of about 220 shots, so serious shooters—especially travellers—should consider carrying an extra battery or two for long days.

Q8. Can it record video, or is it strictly for photos?
A8. While it is mainly a stills camera, the GR IV MONOCHROME supports Full HD 1080/60p video recording, letting you capture smooth monochrome footage when needed.

Q9. I live outside Hong Kong or Macau—can I buy this camera from BroadwayLifestyle Global?
A9. Yes. The camera is listed on global.broadwaylifestyle.com with USD pricing, a 10% discount, and links to the Delivery Price List, Online Shopping Terms, Exchange Policy and FAQs, all set up for overseas orders and shipping.

Q10. Who is the GR IV MONOCHROME best suited for, especially for overseas buyers?
A10. It is ideal for street photographers, travel shooters and black‑and‑white enthusiasts who want a compact APS‑C camera dedicated to monochrome, with a 28mm f/2.8 lens, strong stabilisation and generous internal memory, and who are comfortable importing a premium RICOH GR body via BroadwayLifestyle Global.