In this video I’m dissecting a trend that’s basically a fascinating study in camera envy: Ricoh GR shooters (GR3 and the newer GR4) who love the GR for what it is, but still secretly drool over that Leica M vibe—specifically the Summilux 28mm look with the iconic rectangular hood. Squarehood’s Ricoh GR glass accessory is the bridge: a bayonet-mounted rectangular hood with protective optical glass that turns your stealthy pocket GR into a mini-Leica silhouette for a tiny fraction of the price. What surprised me is the build quality and the functional upside. This isn’t a $15 plastic adapter—Squarehood uses Japanese AGC optical glass with anti-scratch and anti-glare coatings, and the real win is dust protection. The GR series is notoriously sensitive to dust ingress, and this setup fully enshrouds the lens behind glass while attaching directly to the bayonet mount—no bulky filter adapter needed. My main critique is the trade-off: you’re adding bulk (doubling lens depth) and giving up the GR’s automatic lens barrier for a rubber cap, which slows down true snap shooting. Bottom line: it’s a masterclass in aesthetic upscaling and legit protection—just be honest whether you’re buying it for dust safety or for the Leica vibe.