Ricoh is marking three decades of its GR camera line with a limited-edition GR IV kit, rather than a new generation of camera hardware. Announced on September 15, 2026, the GR IV 30th Anniversary Edition Kit is limited to 6,000 units worldwide, with an October 21 release date shown in Ricoh’s announcement. The US product page lists a price of $1,799.95.
A tribute to the original GR1
The edition takes its design cues from the GR1 film camera introduced in October 1996. Its shutter button and rear controls use a special finish, while a diamond-cut lens ring, anniversary shutdown graphic, leather finger strap and engraved metal shoe cover distinguish the package. Ricoh also includes 16 commemorative pins.
Those details make this primarily a release for GR enthusiasts and collectors. The smaller production run is a reason to watch availability, not evidence that the camera takes better photographs or will retain its value.
The familiar GR IV underneath
Ricoh explicitly says the remaining camera specifications match the standard GR IV. The official product page lists a roughly 25.74-megapixel APS-C sensor, an 18.3mm f/2.8 lens with a 28mm-equivalent view, and five-axis image stabilization.
That fixed focal length is central to the camera’s appeal and its limitations: this is a compact wide-angle photography tool, not an interchangeable-lens system or a zoom camera. The anniversary treatment does not change that role.
Price is confirmed; local stock is not
At the time of checking, Ricoh’s US page offered an availability-notification option. A listed release date should not be read as a guarantee that every retailer will have stock that day. The worldwide quantity also does not tell US buyers how many kits their market will receive.
For photographers who already own a GR IV, the announcement offers no specified imaging upgrade. Its significance is the commemorative design and bundled accessories—a different proposition from a sensor, lens or autofocus overhaul.
Sources: Ricoh’s September 15 announcement and the linked US product page, checked September 19, 2026. Featured image: official Ricoh promotional photograph showing the anniversary edition’s rear controls. Prepared with AI assistance; no hands-on testing is claimed.