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How to remove a stuck filter - 3 methods
Elastic bands around the filter, also putting the lens in the freezer for a bit is supposed to free it up
Posted by Glover on 16/04/2011 - 16:33
How to remove a stuck filter - 3 methods
I found pressing the filter into my wife's flip flop and turning to be quite successful. Now there's a euphemism I haven't heard before :)
Posted by Smeggypants on 16/04/2011 - 16:39
How to remove a stuck filter - 3 methods
well it it come to filters, tripod legs, lightstands, and many other photo related items, I've never understood why people feel compelled to torque them on. A filter you should simply spin it on until it stops turning... apply no torque at all... you are supposed to take it off and put it away w...
Posted by Don on 16/04/2011 - 16:48
How to remove a stuck filter - 3 methods
I found pressing the filter into my wife's flip flop and turning to be quite successful. Was she wearing it? Did she twist her foot or did you twist the lens? Is this a daft comment?:D
Posted by Hardgravity on 16/04/2011 - 17:07
How to remove a stuck filter - 3 methods
A filter you should simply spin it on until it stops turning... apply no torque at all... you are supposed to take it off and put it away when you are done with it, not leave it on. Mine was when I was in Spain .. no pressure was applied whatsoever when screwing the filter on. I presumed it was do...
Posted by Mike-P on 16/04/2011 - 17:10
How to remove a stuck filter - 3 methods
CPLs are the worst ! You have to rotate them to use them ! then they won't let go when you try to take them off ;)
Posted by Cisco on 16/04/2011 - 17:17
Advice about filters
Hello all. The other day I used a CPL filter on my DA* 16-50. The CPL was screwed on top of a UV filter which resulted in quite a bit of vignetting. I read somewhere about thinner filters. Are they supposed to cut out the vignetting? And which one would you recommend I buy. I am sure you all know th...
Posted by NaimKhan on 19/04/2011 - 23:15
Advice about filters
take the uv filter OFF before you put the cpl on.... if it still vignettes b+w makes a good slim cpl.
Posted by Don on 19/04/2011 - 23:18
Advice about filters
Don hit it on the nail. At the wide end of the range, double or triple stacked filters will cause vignetting. A CPL is in effect 2 filters combined in a single mount. I've ruined many a film or slide shot with a 28mm lens because I didn't remove the skylight filter first. Might be better to use...
Posted by Steve Chasey on 20/04/2011 - 11:05
Advice about filters
I'm using the normal CPL B+W Käsemann filter on my DA*16-50 without vignetting so only use the CPL and it should be alright. It's btw never wise to stack filters it really degrades the image quality and might effect even the operations of the AF system.
Posted by Anvh on 25/04/2011 - 13:42
Is the k5 worth buying
Just a minor thing... From initial tests the infrared filter on the K-5 is stronger than the K-7. So not really practical for IR photography. But the DR increase is increeeeeedible :-D Matt
Posted by MattMatic on 27/04/2011 - 21:46
UV Filters
Good point Ken! The question should have been "I ALWAYS use a UV/skylight filter". As I think this is what the OP meant to ask, I've answered "no".
Posted by Pentaxophile on 28/04/2011 - 12:25
UV Filters
Points taken, all. Yes the question should have been 'I always use a UV/Skylight filter'. Don't know if I can change the poll now though!
Posted by NaimKhan on 28/04/2011 - 15:54
UV Filters
I'm eagerly awaiting delivery of a UV transmitting filter (blocks visible). When that comes I hope I'll give it some use :). I do have standard UV filters for most (not quite all) my lenses, though I don't normally use them. The last time I was photographing near sea spray I didn't have one with me...
Posted by petrochemist on 28/04/2011 - 18:23
UV Filters
Hello all. Following a couple of recent threads about UV filters, where different people gave differing opinions about their preference, I thought I will do a simple poll to see how many use them and how many don't. Thanks for voting. The coatings on the lens already cuts the UV quite a bit and th...
Posted by Anvh on 28/04/2011 - 19:43
UV Filters
I tend to have one in place most of the time - Then I remove it to maybe use a CPL or ND then forget to replace it, or as it's in my pocket somewhere and probably needs de-dusting. When I get home I put it back on. As to why - I've no idea I was told (taught?) many years ago that it would protect ...
Posted by Frogherder on 28/04/2011 - 20:18
UV Filters
As to why - I've no idea I was told (taught?) many years ago that it would protect the lens. That's true, (very) old lenses often have a "soft" front element or coating so a filter takes care of that but now a days the front coatings are very tough so there is no need for the filter anymore. The fro...
Posted by Anvh on 28/04/2011 - 21:31
Another Bag Thread
I see from the second photo that the 12-24 has a 77mm filter thread. Since my widest lens (the Sigma 10-20) has the same, it looks as if the Hadley Pro would be useful. My only concern (aside from the cost :P) is that the description on Billingham's website mentions the "waterproofed back pocket", s...
Posted by MrCynical on 09/05/2011 - 12:39
ND Grad kits - what to go for
I am hoping to get a 10-20mm wide angle lens later this year for my K-X, the sensor is APS-C size, I have heard about vignetting problems at wide angle with some filter widths - would it be better to go for something wide now in terms of filters such as the Cokin Z-Pro system?
Posted by morpheus71 on 23/05/2011 - 15:58
ND Grad kits - what to go for
so out of my head the Z-pro holder is officially rated for 12mm on APS-C and that's with a single filter holder, The z-pro use 100mm filters just like most others so i doubt they will go any wider with their holders...
Posted by Anvh on 23/05/2011 - 18:00
