Ricoh GR IV HDF – street camera with cinematic softness
At the heart of the GR IV HDF is the built‑in HDF (Highlight Diffusion Filter). With a single press of the Fn button you switch between the classic, crisp GR look and a softer, cinematic style with diffused highlights – ideal for portraits, night scenes and storytelling street images.
Why choose Ricoh GR IV HDF?
- Two distinct looks in one camera: sharp GR rendering or soft, diffused HDF
- Street‑ready design: fast start‑up, quick AF and discreet operation
- High image quality: APS‑C sensor with approx. 25.74 MP and GR ENGINE 7
- Strong low‑light performance with high ISO and 5‑axis Shake Reduction
- Large internal memory (53 GB) plus Bluetooth®/Wi‑Fi and GR WORLD app
HDF – two looks at the touch of a button
The Highlight Diffusion Filter is an optical filter built into the camera, mounted in front of the lens.
With HDF off, you get the familiar GR look: high contrast, fine detail and edge‑to‑edge sharpness.
With HDF on, highlights are gently diffused and a slight blur appears towards the frame edges, giving a mellow, film‑like character.
Because HDF is assigned to the Fn (function) button by default, it is easy to switch visual style without leaving the moment. This makes the GR IV HDF a flexible tool for photographers who like to work quickly but still control the mood of their images.
Compact body, serious performance
Inside the slim magnesium body you will find the same core performance as the GR IV:
- 18.3 mm F2.8 GR lens, 7 elements in 5 groups, with aspherical elements
- APS‑C CMOS sensor with approx. 25.74 effective megapixels
- GR ENGINE 7 with dedicated accelerator unit for clean, detailed files
- 5‑axis SR (Shake Reduction) with up to 6 stops of compensation
- Mechanical and electronic shutter up to 1/16,000 s
- Fast start‑up of approx. 0.6 s and responsive autofocus
- 3.0" high‑resolution LCD with outdoor visibility mode
- 53 GB internal memory, plus Bluetooth and Wi‑Fi with GR WORLD app
With its combination of speed, image quality and the creative HDF option, Ricoh GR IV HDF is a compact camera that fits easily in a jacket or bag, yet is ready to handle everything from everyday snapshots and travel to serious street and documentary work.
