Ricoh just Announced a GR IV Monochrome, Fujifilm Should Release a B&W Camera, Too

Ricoh just announced the GR IV Monochrome, a black-and-white-only version of their recent GR IV release. It seems like a really cool camera, except for the price. Because the menu must be customized and the market for it is extremely niche, a premium is expected. The Ricoh GR IV is already a bit overpriced at $1,500 (seems more like a $1,200-$1,300 camera, even when considering inflation and tariffs), so I was pretty shocked to see the $2,200 MSRP for the Monochrome version. Monochrome-only cameras are pretty rare—Leica is the most renown manufacturer of them—so it’s good to see another option, even with the steep cost.