Used Ricoh VF-1 Viewfinder
Condition & contents
| Grading | Excellent conition overall. |
|---|---|
| Testing | Fully tested |
| Warranty | 6 month warranty |
| Includes | Viewfinder, Pouch |
At a glance: Ricoh VF-1 - external optical viewfinder for Ricoh GR-series, 28mm field of view.
About this lens
The Ricoh VF-1 is an external optical viewfinder accessory for Ricoh GR-series fixed-lens cameras - attaches to the hot shoe and provides an optical (non-electronic) viewfinder matched to the GR's 28mm field of view. Misfiled in Flash category.
Build & handling
| Type | Optical (not electronic - no battery needed) |
|---|---|
| Compatible with | Ricoh GR / GR II / GR III (28mm field of view) |
| Field of view | Matches 28mm full-frame equivalent |
| Parallax correction | No (typical of viewfinder accessories) |
| Weight | Approx. 40g |
Works with
- Ricoh GR, GR II, GR III (the 28mm variants)
- Not compatible with GR IIIx (40mm field - different viewfinder framing required)
Best for
A small optical viewfinder for Ricoh GR-series compacts - lets you compose using eye-level OVF-style framing rather than the LCD. Useful in bright sunlight or for more deliberate framing. Doesn't show exposure info, AF point, or live view - it's a simple optical viewfinder.
Frequently asked questions
Will this work on the GR IIIx?
No - the GR IIIx has a 40mm-equivalent lens with a different field of view. The VF-1 is framed for 28mm. Using it on a GR IIIx would show framing much wider than the lens captures.
Specifications
| Condition | Used |
|---|---|
| Brand | Ricoh |