Ricoh GR III Sensor Dust Prevention Hack
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 พ.ย. 2022
- Ricoh GR III owners, along with most compact camera owners, have either had a battle with dust on the sensor, or have heard horror stories from those that have. This is not unique to the Ricoh GR III, but like most compact cameras, it is susceptible to it. Why? Because the lens is not removable, therefore, when dust attaches itself to the lens housing, then the lens is retracted back into the camera, it pulls the dust particles in with it, and they have to come to rest somewhere. And sometimes that's smack in the middle of your sensor.
This video explains how that happens, and a possible solution to prevent this from occurring. It includes the Ricoh GA-1 Adapter with a 49mm UV filter screwed in to help protect the lens from dust entering.
Keep in mind, having dust on the sensor, or any lens, is not the end of the world. Sometimes it's so small it might only show up with you are at the top end of your aperture (16 to 22), and even then, most photographers are used to dirty lenses at one point or another. I used Lightroom for everything, so if I had a dust issue I would just clone it out and move on. I've had many lenses with this issue, as I didn't feel like taking them apart and cleaning. So it's definitely not unique to this camera, or a deal killer by any means.
I will admit I don't even pay much attention to my Ricoh GR III photos regarding dust spots, as I'm using it for 'gritty' street scenes anyway, where i may be tempted to add artificial grain, and certainly not worrying about cloning out a small spec if I had to.
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Good idea but it is not pocketable anymore
I know some want to carry in their pocket but I've never done that. I keep it wrapped and in my camera bag. Too expensive and heavy to carry in a pocket. But we're all different of course. Thanks for watching.
By forever pocketing this camera you'll be taking pictures of nothing but lint and dust, soon. 😄
Still one of the tiniest camera
However same, I dont put it in my pocket
Bonjour Camarade. J'ai suivi tes judicieux conseils sur mon GRIII, après avoir dû me débarrasser du GRII à regret, car son capteur était plein de poussière. J'ai acheté le GR III à sa sortie et pour l'instant je n'ai pas de trace de poussière avec l'adaptateur GA1 et le filtre UV. De plus cela protège l'objectif des chocs. Bien sur c'est moins discret et moins facile de le glisser dans une poche. Mais il faut préserver ce merveilleux petit appareil dont je ne me séparerai pas. Finalement Ricoh aurait dû monter un objectif fixe comme sur les X100, on aurait évité cet écueil. Merci encore pour tous tes conseils.
Merci mon ami! Je pense que l'adaptateur aide à tenir et à saisir encore mieux l'appareil photo. Merci d'avoir commenté et regardé !
Bonjour. Je suis d'accord avec vous. Cependant j'ai le X100F et malgré mes précautions d'utilisation j'ai de la poussière qui est rentré par le mécanisme de mise au point 😢
@DozierGraphic I love the Ricoh GRIII videos. It's the sole reason I found you. I'd like to see a video how you carry your GR III daily. I have both the Ricoh soft leather case GC-11 and the Lowpro Tahoe CS 20. Worst case senerio I have it in the GC-11 and then in a pocket. But I want it with me everyday, everywhere. Maybe I should use the belt loop. Haa!
Thanks! If you start with my POV 8 you'll see how I carry and shoot on the fly. Enjoy!!
Does it impact the image quality? And is it possible to put a lens cap on the UV filter to avoid scratches if you put the camera in your bag?
Unless you're pixel peeping and zooming in not sure how one would notice any quality loss, so I can't answer that. Some will say it obviously causes a loss of quality, but my go-to question is always - are you blowing these up as prints? Or just posting online? If online, no one can ever say they'd notice a difference because all social media degrades the image quality dramatically anyway. I'm less concerned with some journey to 'perfection' and more concerned about keeping my gear in tact, performing well, etc. But not all minds think alike, fortunately!
I have opened my GRiii and removed the dust. Then again, I used to fix iPhones and Macs for Apple. The Ricoh is more of the same animal.
It's always doable, but I've never had to clean any other camera, and for $1000, shouldn't have to do it within a year of purchase. But doing it yourself can certainly save a lot of time and frustration. Thanks for the comment!
Does the uv protector screw onto the adapter? Or is it like stick on? Thanks
It screws on
I dont mind the extra length if its going to extend my sensors life, thanks! Btw I'm currently rocking a NISI adapter + a diffusion filter. Would that be the same as what you are doing? Still kinda new to photography world.
yes, pretty much the same. Thanks for the input! Enjoy!
Do you use this adaptor all the time everyday? Do you ever saw dust on the sensor? Is GR II more sensitive dust collector from GR III?
Thanks!
The adapter is always on my camera, no reason not to. I've had dust on the sensor but not a HUGE amount. I learned where to clone it (suck for a $1000 camera tho!) Can't comment on whether one gets more dust than the other, assume they all suck dust in and that's just the way they are. Ricoh will never (and likely can't) fix that, but it's a real problem for sure.
Thanks for the answer. Why you believe that Ricoh never will fix it? Hope does last
@@AVITHOSWEBMEDIA Because they don't have to ever fix it. People complain online but fanboys shout them down and ridicule them so they stop complaining, and it helps the company not have to fix their problems. A lot of people only use it occasionally so it may not be an issue, but heavy usage will damage the fragile components.
Regarding dust, I read that if you remove the battery you can easily suck out the dust through there.
interesting, never tried it. hope it'll work for those with issues!
The JCC stick-on lens filter works perfect and still keeps the camera pocketable and compact.
Thanks!
Jjc lens filter dont avoid dust to be sucked by lens mécanism ^^
Sticks on the front of lens
housing
? is that a question or statement? It's officially the GA-1 lens coupler. It doesn't 'stick' to the front of the lens, but it does somewhat screw in and is secure.
@@DozierGraphic it’s a statement you can get it on eBay and Amazon I have it on my GRiiiX and GriiiSE. They are great. I also have the extension tube but these are a permanent dust solution they are removable and come with 2 spare sticky rings for reattachment cost $15 or so and you can also buy a metal lens cap with a felt lining to keep everything clean. “Belt and Braces!” Let me know can send the link to your email
@@kenmonahan9924 I got the sticky one from day #1, 3 months later there is 1 dust. Only can be seen when direct it toward bright light tho
this is briliant
lol thanks my friend!
Will it fit a grd 3?
no. you'll need to google and find the right one. unfortunately each GR version has a different hood requirement.
this kinda defeats the purpose of it being so compact though...
I get that for most people Chris, and why some buy it, but I didn't buy it to put it in my pocket. And it actually helps me hold the camera in a scissor fashion that I can't do otherwise. Without the coupler, my hands would be too big to use the camera.
@@DozierGraphic i appreciate your reply. i do understand that for some its a good accessory and helps. just wanted to point out that for those of us who mainly use it as an EDC and want to maintain its compactness this wont work for us. id love if you or anyone had any alternatives because im also worried about dust