0:45 I have the annoying dial issue too. At first, I'm really afraid to spray contact cleaner on the rotary dial gap. Turnout you only need just a tiny amount of contact cleaner spray to fix the problem. Just one short spray, turn the dial around both ways, put the battery back inside, and it is good as new.
I agree. Bought the beautiful Ricoh cases GC-12 for my GR III and GC-11 that come with GR IIIx Urban Edition. Most of the dust is because of storing the camera in jeans's pocket and or don't clean the sling. Wouldn't use adapter and filter because camera is no more pocketable
I would be scared to attach an UV filter in the front, more if cheap. Also I think that GAx adapters with UV filter (B+W either) would be good but losing the pockeability... noway.
Yes the stick on uv is an option but you have to be super committed. The twist on filter will allow you to use other filters too. It's a good option for creative shots without sacrificing portability
Really good video about assecoires. I use my GR3 very much and some tips of you make me think about protection of the camera. Thanks for sharing! Greetings from the Netherlands. Love to see more info about your experiences with the GR.
@@ToasterVentura Hey Toaster.. thank you so much for the reply. My search-fu isn't so good, so really appreciate you taking a closer look for me. These look good and as soon as my backordered Street Edition is on its way I may have to pick one of these up. Thank you very much and great video!!
I'm looking at getting the GRiii and the stick on filter is something I am very much interested in. Have you enough experience of the camera with / without that filter to form an opinion on image quality? Has the UV filter made any difference to the images? Many thanks, and great video.
Dust isn’t really a problem. Just keep it in a case or the original Ricoh leather case. Don’t keep in your pants or jacket pocket bare naked. The thumb grip is useless don’t bother buying. Honestly, the camera is fine by itself just buy more batteries & the OEM Ricoh case.
I can't decide if I want the JJC adhesive filter + the cap OR the filter that attaches to an adapter instead. I've seen bad reviews on the sticker! Please help!
Yeah I know what you mean. I think safest choice is use the filter adapter if you don’t want to risk it. If you want to take off the adhesive you will need to use floss or fishing wire to slide between the filter and the lens. Ripping it off will damage the camera
Hello, here we go with the translator to see how it goes... can I use the macro mode if I use the Nisi adapter and a uv filter on top of it? NOT THE STICKER, JUST THE NISI FILTER ADAPTER AND A 49MM UV FILTER, greetings from my lands XD
Problem is when you combine the two. The NISI is not built with the extra length of the JJC nd filter in mind. So in macro mode the jjc filter will hit the nisi filter. I got it to work by using a step down ring on the nisi with a bigger filter to make up for that extra length
Hey, how is the auto focus since the latest software updates. I ordered one and now everyone saying the auto focus is shit and lowlight indoors is unusable.
Ok for me I wouldn't know because I was using a firmware that was 2 releases ago. I did not notice a big improvement from my upgrade. It's the same old ricoh af speed which is slow and non existent continuous af 😒... at least compared to my Sony Zv1
@@ToasterVentura thanks! I have the nisi adapter but obviously doesn't fit in the original leather case, so I've been looking for something to carry the camera when the adapter is attached!
Thanks buddy! Yeah mine was a Hoya and I recommend getting the weakest filter since the effect is baked in. You can go super cheap route (old school ) just use a cut up panty hose. It's similar
I would think it would enter via the barrel as it closes. I use a JJC thumb rest and a leather wrist strap and keep it in a lowpro waterproof case (GRIIIX).
Hi, I just ordered a GR IIIx and was hesitating on the better way to protect the lens and sensor from dust. I hesitated between the small JJC UV lens with the JJC metal lens cap against the GA-2 lens adapter with the 49mm UV filter. I went for the second option because it seems to me to protect better, even if it makes the camera a bit less pocketable. But it seems to me by your video, you are using both UV filters. Is it correct and doesn’t it influence the photos? Which solution would you advise better? Thanks a lot and congrats for the video!
Yes I am using both the stick on uv and JJc. I like the stick on because it gives camera some protection without the bulk. The stick on will work with JJc BUT... You will need like a step down or step up ring to a bigger filter size in order to give the lens slightly extra room when going into macro mode. When the gr is in macro mode, the lens sticks out more and when using both the stick on uv and filter adapter it will error out in macro mode.
I ended up getting the stick UV filter from JJC together with the metal lens cap from the same brand. Haven’t installed it yet. Do you know if only with the stick, macro mode will work fine?
Really? Put just the cap and it’s quite tight. Will try with the filter on but saw another video where they use both. Will let you know. Thanks for telling.
5:06, the only accessory I need is the ability to keep a small QR plate mounted on the camera at all times with access to the battery door. Instead of the $50 much larger/heavier leather option you show here, I fabricated my own at a fraction of the size/weight and it has remained on my camera now for the past few weeks w/o issue. It's based on the user's needs and at times I need a quick and efficient way to pop my camera onto my small Jobi Gorilla Pod. All other accessories are, in my opinion, not of any utility or value. Thank you for sharing your video. Here's my custom base-stay mod: ruclips.net/video/ZZMm2k1TFfY/видео.html
@@ToasterVentura yes! I used the sensor cleaner from a ues sensor cleaning kit I bought a while ago on Amazon. inexpensive and worked wonders! Two drops around the wheel then I spun it left and right for a few minutes and let it dry for a few more. Definitely not permanent but it makes the camera usable again!
@@ToasterVenturai have used isopropyl alcohol three times and moving the wheel clockwise and counter clockwise continuously (with camera off) by two or three minutes and then let the alcohol evaporates completely and then the wheel fixes. I put the alcohol first in a cotton swab, i do not drop it directly into the camera. I have noticed the wheel starts to malfunction when I let the camera many days (weeks) without using it. Once I clean it and "repair" it, it starts working without issues until the next time i let it unused for many days.
You need to get a microphone or fix the sound in post. The sound on this video is atrocious. Can barely hear you clearly. Increasing the volume just makes it louder, not clearer.
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Really wish the thumb grip makers would make one that have a cold shoe on top so I can use it with the OVF
Oh interesting 🤔 that's a good idea
0:45 I have the annoying dial issue too. At first, I'm really afraid to spray contact cleaner on the rotary dial gap. Turnout you only need just a tiny amount of contact cleaner spray to fix the problem. Just one short spray, turn the dial around both ways, put the battery back inside, and it is good as new.
I will give it a try when I am back from traveling. Of course I am bringing my griii with me for some street shots.
The Ricoh GR is already perfect and is everything you need. No accessories required. Except maybe a case for storage.
I do agree to a certain point and definitely a case
I agree. Bought the beautiful Ricoh cases GC-12 for my GR III and GC-11 that come with GR IIIx Urban Edition. Most of the dust is because of storing the camera in jeans's pocket and or don't clean the sling. Wouldn't use adapter and filter because camera is no more pocketable
I would be scared to attach an UV filter in the front, more if cheap. Also I think that GAx adapters with UV filter (B+W either) would be good but losing the pockeability... noway.
Yes the stick on uv is an option but you have to be super committed. The twist on filter will allow you to use other filters too. It's a good option for creative shots without sacrificing portability
Dear,
based on your experience with the Ricoh GR III camera, is it ok to stick the filter on the lens? Can you recommend that to me?
It’s been on my camera for two years now and I have no issues . I do recommend it, but keep in mind once it’s on it is going to stay on
Really good video about assecoires. I use my GR3 very much and some tips of you make me think about protection of the camera. Thanks for sharing! Greetings from the Netherlands. Love to see more info about your experiences with the GR.
Thank you so much for the kind words! I am glad to meet others who are so passionate about our GRs. I will make more content on GR soon ☺️
Thanks for mentioning the half case and Joby tripod combo!
Yeah! I love it !
@ToasterVentura Great vid!! Any links to the half case? Can't seem to locate it.
@@rodneywk1 I can't find the LIM's case any more on Amazon. the closest thing is this guy here: amzn.to/4679ikl
@@ToasterVentura Hey Toaster.. thank you so much for the reply. My search-fu isn't so good, so really appreciate you taking a closer look for me. These look good and as soon as my backordered Street Edition is on its way I may have to pick one of these up. Thank you very much and great video!!
@rodneywk1 nice! Can’t wait for you to unbox and use the street edition man!!
I'm looking at getting the GRiii and the stick on filter is something I am very much interested in. Have you enough experience of the camera with / without that filter to form an opinion on image quality? Has the UV filter made any difference to the images? Many thanks, and great video.
In my experience no image quality diff I can see
Dust isn’t really a problem. Just keep it in a case or the original Ricoh leather case. Don’t keep in your pants or jacket pocket bare naked. The thumb grip is useless don’t bother buying. Honestly, the camera is fine by itself just buy more batteries & the OEM Ricoh case.
Great video❤
Thanks dude appreciate it
I can't decide if I want the JJC adhesive filter + the cap OR the filter that attaches to an adapter instead. I've seen bad reviews on the sticker! Please help!
Yeah I know what you mean. I think safest choice is use the filter adapter if you don’t want to risk it. If you want to take off the adhesive you will need to use floss or fishing wire to slide between the filter and the lens. Ripping it off will damage the camera
Hello, here we go with the translator to see how it goes... can I use the macro mode if I use the Nisi adapter and a uv filter on top of it? NOT THE STICKER, JUST THE NISI FILTER ADAPTER AND A 49MM UV FILTER, greetings from my lands XD
Hey thanks for reaching out! Yes if you use the nisi adapter with screw on UV filter macro mode works perfectly.
Is the problem in macro mode related to the jjc filter or is the nisi filter just too short?
Problem is when you combine the two. The NISI is not built with the extra length of the JJC nd filter in mind. So in macro mode the jjc filter will hit the nisi filter. I got it to work by using a step down ring on the nisi with a bigger filter to make up for that extra length
@@ToasterVentura so if I skip the JJC "stick on" filter and just use a nisi adapter and a 49mm filter, the macro mode should work fine?
@peterzagar9520 yes 100%
Hey, how is the auto focus since the latest software updates. I ordered one and now everyone saying the auto focus is shit and lowlight indoors is unusable.
Ok for me I wouldn't know because I was using a firmware that was 2 releases ago. I did not notice a big improvement from my upgrade. It's the same old ricoh af speed which is slow and non existent continuous af 😒... at least compared to my Sony Zv1
Do you ever use flash? If so do you have a recommendation?
Heard good things about flash q q20ii never used it though
Nice Video 🤩
Many thanks! Appreciate the ❤️
👏🏻🔥
Hi, friend! Do you know if camera + nisi adapter and filter will fit into the half leather case?
Yeah it fits
@@ToasterVentura thanks! I have the nisi adapter but obviously doesn't fit in the original leather case, so I've been looking for something to carry the camera when the adapter is attached!
@martinohesse this one is the Lims case. See if you can find it
great vid! just got the ricoh griii, what black mist filter are you using? I saw a hoya black mist 1/4 1/8 not sure which one to get thanks!
Thanks buddy! Yeah mine was a Hoya and I recommend getting the weakest filter since the effect is baked in. You can go super cheap route (old school ) just use a cut up panty hose. It's similar
Mi Nisi Filter Adapter came with the silver ring and a exremly hot pink one hahah, dont know why 🤣
The hot pick one is definitely the way to go man. I would rock that on my griii
@@ToasterVentura haha 😂
Would the gr iii filter adapter work with a gr i camera?
Nah it’s gr3 specific
Awesome video! I thought dust enters the barrels when switching the camera on/off and not the front element.
I think its one of the ways of entry. Honestly there is no logic to dust just luck and bad luck
I would think it would enter via the barrel as it closes.
I use a JJC thumb rest and a leather wrist strap and keep it in a lowpro waterproof case (GRIIIX).
Hi,
I just ordered a GR IIIx and was hesitating on the better way to protect the lens and sensor from dust. I hesitated between the small JJC UV lens with the JJC metal lens cap against the GA-2 lens adapter with the 49mm UV filter. I went for the second option because it seems to me to protect better, even if it makes the camera a bit less pocketable.
But it seems to me by your video, you are using both UV filters. Is it correct and doesn’t it influence the photos? Which solution would you advise better? Thanks a lot and congrats for the video!
Yes I am using both the stick on uv and JJc. I like the stick on because it gives camera some protection without the bulk.
The stick on will work with JJc BUT... You will need like a step down or step up ring to a bigger filter size in order to give the lens slightly extra room when going into macro mode. When the gr is in macro mode, the lens sticks out more and when using both the stick on uv and filter adapter it will error out in macro mode.
I ended up getting the stick UV filter from JJC together with the metal lens cap from the same brand. Haven’t installed it yet. Do you know if only with the stick, macro mode will work fine?
Metal lens cap might be loose due to the stick on filter fyi
Macro mode works no problem with JJc stick on
Really? Put just the cap and it’s quite tight. Will try with the filter on but saw another video where they use both. Will let you know. Thanks for telling.
Good video, but the music is very distracting 😢
Great feedback! Thanks for watching and letting me know!
So, where did you get the case from? I don't see a link for it.
It's a case by a company called LIMS on Amazon. Donno if they still sell it on there
Im thinking about getting the stick on u.v 🙂...nice video though...
I did and so far fingers crossed no dust yet. But I also baby the hell out of my griii lol
5:06, the only accessory I need is the ability to keep a small QR plate mounted on the camera at all times with access to the battery door. Instead of the $50 much larger/heavier leather option you show here, I fabricated my own at a fraction of the size/weight and it has remained on my camera now for the past few weeks w/o issue. It's based on the user's needs and at times I need a quick and efficient way to pop my camera onto my small Jobi Gorilla Pod. All other accessories are, in my opinion, not of any utility or value. Thank you for sharing your video. Here's my custom base-stay mod: ruclips.net/video/ZZMm2k1TFfY/видео.html
Can't wait to check out your video man! Yeah I am seeing some comments on our fb group that quite a few people are minimalist for sure
Where is the wrist strap from
Cheap Amazon eBay straps like 3$ for 5 kinda thing
will this whole thing still fit in the jeans pocket or not?
Not with the filter adapter man. I fit the camera setup with Lim case in my shorts pocket all the time. Skinny jeans noway
2 drops of sensor cleaner worked wonders on my scroll wheel.
Do you have a brand recommendations? Sensor cleaner like the liquid you use on the swap to clean mirrorless?
@@ToasterVentura yes! I used the sensor cleaner from a ues sensor cleaning kit I bought a while ago on Amazon. inexpensive and worked wonders! Two drops around the wheel then I spun it left and right for a few minutes and let it dry for a few more. Definitely not permanent but it makes the camera usable again!
Let me give it a whirl and see how it goes too!
Just tried and no luck on scroll wheel issues... Good news is it didn't get worst lol it's ok maybe try contact cleaner next
@@ToasterVenturai have used isopropyl alcohol three times and moving the wheel clockwise and counter clockwise continuously (with camera off) by two or three minutes and then let the alcohol evaporates completely and then the wheel fixes. I put the alcohol first in a cotton swab, i do not drop it directly into the camera.
I have noticed the wheel starts to malfunction when I let the camera many days (weeks) without using it. Once I clean it and "repair" it, it starts working without issues until the next time i let it unused for many days.
Wants camera to be compact put a lens adapter on it a big ass leather case lens protector. Chill SNOOPY
To be honest, I used the filter adapter like 3x only. Don’t buy it
Turned a beautifully engineered, sleek, pocketable camera into a bloated monstrosity
You need to get a microphone or fix the sound in post. The sound on this video is atrocious. Can barely hear you clearly. Increasing the volume just makes it louder, not clearer.
Thanks for the feedback! I got the Dji Mic 2 since then