Ricoh / 2001 / Premium compact
Ricoh GR1v
The final GR1 generation, with a wider set of controls and the same pocketable street-camera brief.
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Overview / 概要
Why Ricoh GR1v matters.
It is the clearest bridge between the cult 1990s GR1 and Ricoh’s later digital GR line.
Design & context
The body stays quiet and compact while the top-panel controls become more intentional.
Buying today
As with the GR1, electronics and film transport matter more than a clean exterior.
Key specifications / 仕様
The details.
- Released
- 2001
- Production
- 2001–2005
- Brand
- Ricoh
- Brand country
- Japan
- Format
- Film
- Film / sensor
- 35mm
- Camera type
- Premium compact
- Lens / mount
- 28mm f/2.8
- Focal length
- 28mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Autofocus
- Passive autofocus
- Viewfinder
- Optical
- Flash
- Built-in flash
- Weight
- 200g
Still to verify for this record: Manufacturing country · Made in Japan flag · Shutter range · ISO range · Dimensions · Battery / power · Weather sealing · Original MSRP.
Notable features
- 28mm f/2.8 lens
- Manual ISO override
- Data imprinting options
Known issues
- Condition varies significantly on the used market.
Buying today / indicative used range
$900–$2,200 USD
Indicative tested body range; not a live market quote. Snapshot as of 2026-08-12. This is a reference range, not a live offer.
Source record
Every field should be traceable; open a source to check the evidence boundary.
- 01 Open source ↗
Ricoh GR1v reference record
Wikipedia · Reference index
Supports: model identity, release era, format, and commonly documented specifications. Accessed 2026-08-12.
- 02 Open source ↗
Ricoh archive / product context
Ricoh Imaging · Brand archive / context
Supports: brand history, product context, and source ownership trail. Accessed 2026-08-12.
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