Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
The Ricoh GR IV isn’t just a compact camera - it’s a tool with a cult following, a street photography icon in its own right.
In this review, Jon and Tiffany dive into what makes the GR IV so special, from its sharp 28mm lens and pocket-sized design to its grainy black-and-white modes that have inspired a generation of photographers.
But no discussion of the GR series is complete without mentioning Daidō Moriyama; the legendary Japanese photographer who helped cement the GR’s place in photographic history, using it to capture his raw, high-contrast vision of the streets.
Along the way, we reflect on how Moriyama’s philosophy of photography - embracing imperfection, chasing the moment, and seeing beauty in chaos. Whether you’re a fan of the GR series, curious about the GR IV, or simply inspired by Moriyama’s work, this video is for you.
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Canon R5:
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Canon RF 24-70mm f2.8L IS USM Lens:
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🎞️ Chapters: 🎞️
00:15 This ain't an ordinary review
00:45 It's a Daido Moriyama competition
00:57 Top line specs
01:23 Out-of-box shooting
02:52 The new design + specs
04:05 Ricoh history lesson
05:50 Tiffany's good and bad
08:28 Jon's good and bad
09:05 Micro SD cards
10:04 What do we love?
14:00 Final thoughts
The Ricoh GR IV isn’t just a compact camera - it’s a tool with a cult following, a street photography icon in its own right.
In this review, Jon and Tiffany dive into what makes the GR IV so special, from its sharp 28mm lens and pocket-sized design to its grainy black-and-white modes that have inspired a generation of photographers.
But no discussion of the GR series is complete without mentioning Daidō Moriyama; the legendary Japanese photographer who helped cement the GR’s place in photographic history, using it to capture his raw, high-contrast vision of the streets.
Along the way, we reflect on how Moriyama’s philosophy of photography - embracing imperfection, chasing the moment, and seeing beauty in chaos. Whether you’re a fan of the GR series, curious about the GR IV, or simply inspired by Moriyama’s work, this video is for you.
Like, subscribe, and share your thoughts in the comments!
#ricohgriv #streetphotography #ricoh
⬇️ Kit list for this video: ⬇️
Canon R5:
bit.ly/4mFJnHZ
Canon RF 24-70mm f2.8L IS USM Lens:
bit.ly/3I0BXjp
👏 Follow us: 👏
Instagram: instagram.com/wexphotovideo
Facebook: facebook.com/wexphotovideo
TikTok: tiktok.com/@wexphotovideo_official
Wex blog: wexphotovideo.com/blog
Wex events: events.wexphotovideo.com
Wex rental: rental.wexphotovideo.com
Wex trade-in: wexphotovideo.com/trade-in
Wex Photo Video: wexphotovideo.com
🎞️ Chapters: 🎞️
00:15 This ain't an ordinary review
00:45 It's a Daido Moriyama competition
00:57 Top line specs
01:23 Out-of-box shooting
02:52 The new design + specs
04:05 Ricoh history lesson
05:50 Tiffany's good and bad
08:28 Jon's good and bad
09:05 Micro SD cards
10:04 What do we love?
14:00 Final thoughts
