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KYO Night B&W

by Ricoh (GR official) · grblog.jp

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Ricoh's own night recipe: a purple-toned Monotone from GR staff photographer KYO, built for city streets after dark. Shadow contrast is lifted so night blacks stay readable, highlights roll off gently under street lamps, and the purple toning gives the frame its signature cast.

Image Control
Monotone
-Sat
-Hue
0Key
+1Contrast
-1Ctr·H
+2Ctr·S
0Sharp
0Shading
0Clarity
White Balance
Auto WB A0 G0
Toning
Purple
Filter Effect
Off
ISO
ISO Auto up to 10000, minimum shutter 1/320
Snap Focus
Full Press Snap, 2m

The ISO here is the author's suggested Auto-ISO ceiling - noise at high ISO reads as film grain, so it's part of the look, not just exposure.

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From the creator

KYO shoots this at f/2.8 in Av mode with shake reduction on, auto-area AF, and Full Press Snap at 2m for grab shots.

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Camera compatibility

Originally created for the GR III - the same settings dial straight into any GR listed.

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