Camera will not switch on, starts inconsistently, or freezes in use

Affects Ricoh GR III, Ricoh GR IIIx, Ricoh GR IV · 9 owner posts, 48 comments

What causes it

• Flat or failing battery is by far the most common cause, including a battery that reads as charged.
• Reports of freezing cluster on the GR IV and are sometimes resolved by firmware.
• A lens jammed part-way can stop start-up entirely.

What to try, in order

Low risk — the steps below are reversible.

1. Charge fully in-camera over USB-C and retry; then try a second battery if you have one.
2. Remove the battery for a minute to force a full power cycle.
3. Check the lens is fully retracted and unobstructed — never force it.
4. If it starts but freezes, update firmware before assuming hardware failure.

How confident are we?

Assembled from owner reports. Ricoh has published no cause for this one.

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