The GR series has always enjoyed immense popularity in Japan, and this time was no exception. It was not easy to obtain. Fortunately, I was lucky enough to win the lottery and secure the GR IV on its release day.
Although I have not yet had the chance to take the new GR IV out into the streets, I wanted to mark this long-awaited upgrade from the GR III, after six and a half years, by documenting the unboxing moment as a record.
The photographs here are the final series taken with my long-trusted GR III, serving as a kind of handover ritual. From now on, I look forward to capturing the fleeting moments of the city with the GR IV.
I also put together a list of the RICOH GR IV accessories I bought and actually use. ■
RICOH GR IVが2025年9月12日に発売された。
日本においてGRシリーズは常に高い人気を誇り、今回も入手は容易ではなかった。幸運にも抽選に当選し、発売日に入手することができた。まだ新しいGR IVを持って街に出られないけれど、6年半ぶりのアップデートとなるGR IIIからGR IVへの節目を記念し、まずは開封の瞬間を写真として記録に残したかった。
今回撮影した写真は、長く愛用してきたGR IIIで撮影した最後のシリーズとなり、いわば引継ぎの儀式でもある。これからはGR IVとともに、都市の瞬間を撮り続けていきたい。■
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Recommended Accessories for the Ricoh GR IV
These are the accessories I bought for my Ricoh GR IV and found useful for daily shooting and travel. Many also work with other Ricoh GR models.
Packing List for Travel and Business Trips
A checklist to help you avoid forgetting essentials before a trip. Review everything from passports and work items to gadgets and in-flight essentials.
Currently available in Japanese.
Location: TOKYO
This map shows the approximate area where the photos were taken.
All photos in this article were taken with a RICOH GR III and edited in Lightroom.
See the RICOH GR IV accessories I actually use .
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