Charging your GR
Every current GR charges over USB-C with the battery in the camera. That is the simplest route and needs no extra hardware — but it also means the camera is out of action while it charges, which is why spare batteries and an external charger are the common upgrade.
In-camera over USB-C
Plug in and it charges. The GR IV supports USB Power Delivery, though Ricoh notes it is not certified with the USB Implementers Forum logo. A phone charger or a laptop port both work.
A power bank works fine for topping up in the field — this comes up constantly and the answer is simply yes, over the same USB-C port.
External chargers — match the battery, not the camera
| Charger | Battery | Bodies |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Charger BJ-11 | DB-110 | Ricoh GR III, Ricoh GR IIIx |
| Battery Charger BJ-12 | DB-120 | Ricoh GR IV |
| Battery Charger BJ-6 | DB-65 | Ricoh GR II |
The BJ-12 takes two DB-120 cells and Ricoh quotes roughly two hours for an empty one. Both chargers run off USB.
Mains power for long sessions
For interval or tethered work there is an AC adapter kit (D-AC166) that runs the camera from a wall socket rather than the battery.
Before you buy a third-party battery
Which battery do you need?
- DB-110 — Ricoh GR III, Ricoh GR IIIx
- DB-120 — Ricoh GR IV, Ricoh GR IVx
- DB-65 — Ricoh GR II