Quick answer
Choose the Clear filter if you want maximum image clarity and minimal color shift. Choose the Haze filter if you shoot in bright, hazy conditions or want a slightly warmer, softer look straight out of camera.
What makes the SquareHood Golden Rim different?
The SquareHood Ricoh GR Glass Golden Rim is designed specifically for the GR III and GR IIIx. It's a bayonet-mounted lens hood with integrated glass protection, meaning you don't need a separate adapter. The 'Golden Rim' refers to the brass-colored metal ring that adds a classic aesthetic touch.
Both the Haze and Clear versions share the same compact, protective hood design. The only difference is the filter glass itself. Your choice comes down to how you want that glass to affect your images.
Clear filter: transparency first
The Clear filter is exactly what it sounds like: optically neutral glass with an anti-scratch coating. Its job is to protect your camera's lens without altering the image. If you value color accuracy and sharpness above all else, this is the straightforward choice.
One trade-off: it does not reduce atmospheric haze or add any creative effect. You get pure protection, and any post-processing decisions are entirely yours.
Haze filter: built-in atmosphere control
The Haze filter is designed to cut through atmospheric haze, which can make distant landscapes or cityscapes look flat and blue. It also adds a subtle warming effect and slightly reduces contrast, giving images a softer, more film-like look straight out of camera.
The trade-off is that it's not neutral. If you shoot in mixed lighting or want precise color grading in post, the Haze filter's effect can be harder to correct. It's a creative choice, not a purely protective one.
Decision rules: Haze vs Clear
- Choose Clear if: You want zero impact on image quality. The Clear filter is optically neutral, so your photos look exactly as the camera intended. It's the safest choice for color-critical work.
- Choose Haze if: You shoot in bright, hazy conditions (e.g., mountains, coastlines, summer afternoons) and want to reduce atmospheric blue without post-processing. The warming effect also gives JPEGs a pleasing look.
- Consider your workflow: If you shoot RAW and edit every image, the Clear filter gives you maximum flexibility. If you prefer straight-out-of-camera JPEGs with a classic feel, the Haze filter saves you time. Both filters offer the same physical protection. The decision is purely about your desired image character.
Product facts
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SquareHood Ricoh GR Glass Golden Rim for GR III & IIIx (Haze or Clear): These lens hoods for the GR III and GR IIIx are the most compact protection currently available for these cameras. The hoods are bayonet mounted, so they attach directly to the camera, no third party adapter is required. The glass is clear and has an anti scratch coating. You get a protective hood and filter in one piece, with no extra adapters to carry or lose.
SquareHood Ricoh GR Glass Golden Rim for GR III & IIIx (Haze or Clear)
Which filter fits you?
Best for
- Photographers who want pure lens protection without any color or contrast changes
- Street and travel shooters who value compactness and a classic brass-accented look
Not for
- Anyone who needs a filter to neutralize green or magenta color casts (the Haze filter is not a color-correction filter)
- Shooters who prefer a completely invisible filter that never affects exposure or white balance
