GR II Ring Cap - What does it do?

reallybothered · 01-28-2019, 09:40 AM

Apart from looks and keeping resale value, does the Ring Cap serve any purpose on the GR II? At one time I thought it might enhance dust resistance but when I lost one I carefully examined the camera and could see no way the Ring Cap could affect dust ingress. Since they are easy to lose and hard to get a replacement is it best to keep it in the box if you're not concerned about how your camera looks?

wstruth · 01-28-2019, 10:08 AM

A good question. I keep mine off and stored because I use the GH-3 hood and adapter a lot, especially when I want to use a polarizing filter. I know me and if I did not store it I would loose it.

tryphon4 · 01-28-2019, 10:32 AM

I lost two ring caps (the black one and the red "ambassador" one), now I just do not have anyone on the GR.

These caps are expensive and prone to be lost, my advice would be not to use them.

reallybothered · 01-28-2019, 10:51 AM

Thanks for the fast and well-informed replies. I'll keep the replacement ring cap in the box to help me sell the GR II if and when the GR III wins me over!

01-28-2019, 09:40 AM	#1
reallybothered New Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 19	GR II Ring Cap - What does it do? Apart from looks and keeping resale value, does the Ring Cap serve any purpose on the GR II? At one time I thought it might enhance dust resistance but when I lost one I carefully examined the camera and could see no way the Ring Cap could affect dust ingress. Since they are easy to lose and hard to get a replacement is it best to keep it in the box if you're not concerned about how your camera looks?

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01-28-2019, 10:08 AM	#2
wstruth Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: at my kitchen table Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,294	A good question. I keep mine off and stored because I use the GH-3 hood and adapter a lot, especially when I want to use a polarizing filter. I know me and if I did not store it I would loose it.

01-28-2019, 10:32 AM	#3
tryphon4 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Drome, France Posts: 305	I lost two ring caps (the black one and the red "ambassador" one), now I just do not have anyone on the GR. These caps are expensive and prone to be lost, my advice would be not to use them.

01-28-2019, 10:51 AM	#4
reallybothered New Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 19 Original Poster	Thanks for the fast and well-informed replies. I'll keep the replacement ring cap in the box to help me sell the GR II if and when the GR III wins me over!