Ricoh GR III Sensor Dust Prevention Hack #shorts

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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[eyes]

You can also use an UV filter from JJC which does not need an adapter and is put directly on the camera - for those who like the small size of the camera.

[DTUFINOPhotography]

The JCC stick-on lens filter works perfect and still keeps the camera pocketable and compact.

[jack-]

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.

[Ledahosnbua]

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?

[CrescentRollCarl]

Mine has been in my pocket every day for over two years. I am not careful with it. There is no dust in the censor.

[AVITHOSWEBMEDIA]

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!

[peoplez]

It won't work, because with the way the lens moves, it will create pressure when it's covered, which has to be relieved somewhere, and that will be the path of least resistance, or basically every other small gap that air can get pulled though on the camera. So all this technique really does is pull dust in from other areas, likely even closer to the sensor or on other components, which will eventually make its way to the sensor.

[knkHun_]

Then what’s the point in getting the griii in the first place? Pockatability is paramount for whoever that own a Ricoh mate

[r--r]

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.

[chrisromo]

this kinda defeats the purpose of it being so compact though...