Ricoh GR IV gains Electronic Shutter via Firmware Update
Ricoh has released a significant firmware update V1.11 (Download) for the popular GR IV, bringing a highly anticipated feature to the standard model. This update introduces the Electronic Shutter function, a capability previously available for the GR IV HDF and Monochrome variants.
By unlocking the electronic shutter, photographers can now access much faster maximum shutter speeds. This addition is particularly useful for those who enjoy shooting wide open at f/2.8 in extremely bright conditions, where the traditional leaf shutter might reach its physical limits. This update ensures that GR IV users have greater creative control over exposure and depth of field without needing external filters in broad daylight.
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Ricoh GR IV Firmware Update Changes to V1.11
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- The electronic shutter function introduced in the GR IV HDF has been added to the GR IV. Shooting is possible at F2.8 (wide open) with shutter speeds of up to 1/16000 seconds. Even in bright environments, proper exposure can be achieved when shooting near the aperture’s wide-open setting.
- When the aperture is set between F2.8 and F4.0, the mechanical lens shutter is used at shutter speeds of 1/2500 seconds or slower, and the electronic shutter is used at speeds from 1/3200 to 1/16000 seconds.
- When the aperture is set between F4.5 and F5.0, shutter speeds of 1/3200 seconds or slower use the mechanical lens shutter, while speeds from 1/4000 to 1/16000 seconds use the electronic shutter.
- When the aperture is set between F5.6 and F16, shutter speeds of 1/4000 seconds or slower use the mechanical lens shutter, while speeds from 1/5000 to 1/16000 seconds use the electronic shutter.
- When using the electronic shutter, a “rolling shutter effect” may occur, causing fast moving subjects—such as trains, cars, or sports scenes—to appear slanted or to be recorded with circular distortion.
- Improved stability for general performance.
- Applying this update to the GR IV will also include all features and changes introduced in version 1.04 and earlier.
- Once this update is applied, it is not possible to revert to a previous firmware version.
Ricoh GR IV Key Specs
- Announcement Date: 2025-08-20
- 26MP - APS-C CMOS Sensor
- No Anti-aliasing (AA) filter
- ISO 100 - 204800
- 28 mm (18mm FF equiv.) f2.80 Prime Lens
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization( Up to 6.0-stops)
- 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
- 4.0fps continuous shooting
- Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
- Built-in Wireless
- 262g. 109 x 61 x 33 mm
- Replaced Ricoh GR III Compare
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