Man I just bought the 28, I did not think of covering the mics and speaker. That's wisdom right here. Idk what to cover them with yet, but I will find a way.
Great tips. But the biggest issue for dust on the sensor is lens expanding/contracting when turning on/off - that's how dust gets into the lens barrel. And the rear scroll wheel - dust can get through there onto the sensor apparently. It's a camera that needs to be babied to a certain extend. It's ok, I am happy with my GRs.
I went super anal trying to stop dust on my grii like this and it still happened. Just shoot it, have fun, clean it if you care, sell it if it upsets you.
The one I've got is by the brand called Deerekin. Full name is smth like "MCUV Filter Lens for GRIII GRIIIx" probably still available on the aliexpress or eBay. There is one from JJC, but that one is kind of thick and tend to gather more dust around it instead of keeping it away, so I would'n go with that one.
May never come. I hear there may be a bespoke B/W Ricoh though. I dunno, unless they make something radically better I'm ok with my GRiiix i think. I just love the colours. Great tips btw thanks!
Hey, let me tell you the easiest way to get the perfect size you need for that. Just get the regular office hole puncher, works like a charm. Let me know if it worked for you! Cheers!
Yeah, of course. But you know what they say: “It ain't much, but it's honest work”. It's just my way of dealing with the common problem, doesn't mean it's right for everyone. Thanks for the comment!
I think there's somethign wrong with my Ricoh GR iiix. Maybe it is the dust IDK. It is taking terrible photos! Can someone please look at the sample photos in the short I posted. I need help!!! I spent so much money on this thing!
I think 6mm hole punch will probably work too, I didn't measure the one I used tbh. If you feel cute, you can even buy them star or heart shaped or else as well, haha! Thanks for stopping by!
"While we are waiting for a complete weather sealed Ricoh GRIV..." Do you guys have some new info about the GRIV we don't know about or is this just some random comment ? I'm asking because I want to buy a Ricoh but I'm scared to have the GRIV being released just a few weeks after I buy a GRIII.
Unfortunately for all of us, me included, this is just a desire for the fully weather sealed GR. If they ever come up with such GR I'd be genuinely surprised. My general advice would be, buy a camera if it offers what you need right now. Otherwise, it's a race that you can't keep up with without spending money all the time. At the same time, I understand your concern, but looking at the Ricoh's last release being GRIII diary edition, I would say you're safe for another half a year, maybe a year or so before they release anything else.
@@Alex_SMK Thanks for the info. I already have a full-frame Sony (A7 IV) with good glass that I use for most of my work. However, for street photography, carrying something like that all the time is not ideal. The form factor of the Ricoh GRIII would allow me to have a camera in my pocket at all times, ready to shoot. I think I'm going to buy one for that very purpose.
It's 3M adhesive sealing tape (the kind that leaves no residue). I don't have the exact marking of it, because it probably differs from country to country. But I'm sure you can find something similar at the hardware store near you. Hope it helps!
Now I want to know who those crazy ppl shooting video on the GRIII are!
😂😂😂
Man I just bought the 28, I did not think of covering the mics and speaker. That's wisdom right here. Idk what to cover them with yet, but I will find a way.
Try some kind of 3M adhesive tape (just look for those that leave no residue). That's what I used. Enjoy your GR, man! Thanks for stopping by!
Great tips. But the biggest issue for dust on the sensor is lens expanding/contracting when turning on/off - that's how dust gets into the lens barrel. And the rear scroll wheel - dust can get through there onto the sensor apparently.
It's a camera that needs to be babied to a certain extend.
It's ok, I am happy with my GRs.
Yeah, you're right!
I'm happy with mine, too. As long as it works.
@@Alex_SMK did you really avoid dust so far?
yep, still clean
Yup. That’s how most of the dust enters.
I went super anal trying to stop dust on my grii like this and it still happened. Just shoot it, have fun, clean it if you care, sell it if it upsets you.
Hahaha, yeah, GRII was an even bigger dust disaster, than GRIII for sure. And yes you are right, just shoot it and have fun or sell it!
The IIIx doesn't have the big holes on the front. :)
Whats that lens filter though? Looks super slim and very effective keeping dust out
The one I've got is by the brand called Deerekin. Full name is smth like "MCUV Filter Lens for GRIII GRIIIx" probably still available on the aliexpress or eBay. There is one from JJC, but that one is kind of thick and tend to gather more dust around it instead of keeping it away, so I would'n go with that one.
Ah the GR IV…I wonder if we’re having it this year or Ricoh is gonna keep on putting our more versions of the same GR III
"Fingers crossed"
May never come. I hear there may be a bespoke B/W Ricoh though. I dunno, unless they make something radically better I'm ok with my GRiiix i think. I just love the colours. Great tips btw thanks!
It's most likely coming since the GRIII is barely in stock anymore, a usual sign of a newer camera coming out.
I like videos from GR
Whatever floats your boat, my friend
hey man, do you have the measurement for those dots you used on the mic? I bought half inch ones and they’re too big
Hey, let me tell you the easiest way to get the perfect size you need for that. Just get the regular office hole puncher, works like a charm. Let me know if it worked for you! Cheers!
Will weather sealing happen for real? 🤔
Fingers crossed! At least to some degree, or from the dust on the sensor - I'll take it!
You do know that dust get sucked in on the exposed barrel it self? That little UV stick on filter won’t do much.
Yeah, of course. But you know what they say: “It ain't much, but it's honest work”. It's just my way of dealing with the common problem, doesn't mean it's right for everyone. Thanks for the comment!
what did you use to cover the mic holes and speaker grill?
I've used 3M adhesive tape (just look for those that leave no residue)
Mine I just keep inside a box,In that way no dust issues 😅
Hell yeah! I just keep mine in the store, better safe than sorry.
Why buy one
When do you think the GR4 is gonna drop
Have my fingers crossed for this year, but don't take my word for it
I think there's somethign wrong with my Ricoh GR iiix. Maybe it is the dust IDK. It is taking terrible photos! Can someone please look at the sample photos in the short I posted. I need help!!! I spent so much money on this thing!
Nah, my guy, there is nothing wrong with you GRIIIx
@@Alex_SMK are you sure? I thought the photos looked pretty bad. Can barely see anything
And how / with which material do you cover those holes?..
I used 3M adhesive tape (just look for the type that leaves no residue)
8mm circle stickers? I'm using Cricut paper and a hole punch, I might get a 6mm hole punch for $2 and see how the smaller circles look.
I think 6mm hole punch will probably work too, I didn't measure the one I used tbh. If you feel cute, you can even buy them star or heart shaped or else as well, haha! Thanks for stopping by!
"While we are waiting for a complete weather sealed Ricoh GRIV..." Do you guys have some new info about the GRIV we don't know about or is this just some random comment ? I'm asking because I want to buy a Ricoh
but I'm scared to have the GRIV being released just a few weeks after I buy a GRIII.
Unfortunately for all of us, me included, this is just a desire for the fully weather sealed GR. If they ever come up with such GR I'd be genuinely surprised. My general advice would be, buy a camera if it offers what you need right now. Otherwise, it's a race that you can't keep up with without spending money all the time.
At the same time, I understand your concern, but looking at the Ricoh's last release being GRIII diary edition, I would say you're safe for another half a year, maybe a year or so before they release anything else.
@@Alex_SMK Thanks for the info. I already have a full-frame Sony (A7 IV) with good glass that I use for most of my work. However, for street photography, carrying something like that all the time is not ideal. The form factor of the Ricoh GRIII would allow me to have a camera in my pocket at all times, ready to shoot. I think I'm going to buy one for that very purpose.
@bonbon_ann2701 no prob. It's one of the reasons I bought mine too. So far, so good, as long as you can find it for a reasonable price.
But how you cover it?
My solution: 3M self-adhesive tape, protective case
WR / AW Ricoh GR when??
Exatcly! Ricoh, c'mon guys!
What did you cover the speakers with?
It's 3M adhesive sealing tape (the kind that leaves no residue). I don't have the exact marking of it, because it probably differs from country to country. But I'm sure you can find something similar at the hardware store near you. Hope it helps!
@@Alex_SMK
cool
I appreciate it bud
I never use video on my GRIII and dust getting into it is something I always worry about.
@@alfonsovegaiii yeah, you're not alone in this... hope they will improve the sealing in the future models