Filter removal
Posted 27/09/2011 - 12:41
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What have you tried?
Posted 27/09/2011 - 12:49
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Just the usual really.Not much to grab hold of though
I have a very limited grip though.
Chris.
I have a very limited grip though.
Chris.
Posted 27/09/2011 - 12:51
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Have you tried using rubber gloves for more grip?
Ken
“We must avoid however, snapping away, shooting quickly and without thought, overloading ourselves with unnecessary images that clutter our memory and diminish the clarity of the whole.” - Henri Cartier-Bresson -
“We must avoid however, snapping away, shooting quickly and without thought, overloading ourselves with unnecessary images that clutter our memory and diminish the clarity of the whole.” - Henri Cartier-Bresson -
Posted 27/09/2011 - 12:56
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Rubber gloves is an excellent idea - works on jamjars too! there are also lens filter wrenches available for stubborn filters - they are only a couple of quid I think. Worth a look on ebay or a camera accessory website I reckon if the rubber gloves don't work.
EDIT: This is the sort of thing... link
EDIT: This is the sort of thing... link
Posted 27/09/2011 - 13:03
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Thanks. The long barrel on this lens means that there is a lot to hold but I felt unsure about how much punishment it would take.
Will look for removal tool and gloves.
Regards
Chris
Will look for removal tool and gloves.
Regards
Chris
Posted 27/09/2011 - 13:11
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Soften up some Blu-Tak by leaving it stuck to the side of a
kettle that's recently boiled or hold near to a fire/radiator.
Roll it into lengths about 5mm diam.
Stick it on the edge of the filter rim, so the rim is fully
covered.
Place lens perpedicular to a Formica topped or glass table.
Push down so Blu-Tak grips the table.
Unscrew carefully by turning lens.
Don't do it again
kettle that's recently boiled or hold near to a fire/radiator.
Roll it into lengths about 5mm diam.
Stick it on the edge of the filter rim, so the rim is fully
covered.
Place lens perpedicular to a Formica topped or glass table.
Push down so Blu-Tak grips the table.
Unscrew carefully by turning lens.
Don't do it again
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Algi
Posted 27/09/2011 - 13:15
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Place a rubber mat on a table.
Push the lens with the stuck filter down onto the rubber mat. Twist the lens anti-clockwise.
You can buy jar top removers from kitchen-ware shops. I have also seen these in Pound Stores. These are a plastic handle with a rubber belt.
Push the lens with the stuck filter down onto the rubber mat. Twist the lens anti-clockwise.
You can buy jar top removers from kitchen-ware shops. I have also seen these in Pound Stores. These are a plastic handle with a rubber belt.
Friendly Regards
Graham
Graham
Posted 27/09/2011 - 13:39
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One thing to watch out for is gripping the filter too hard on opposite sides - this distorts the rim and locks it more firmly in place.
Best regards, John
Posted 27/09/2011 - 13:49
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If it's been on for 18 months, any special reason why you want to take it off now?
Might just be best to leave it as is.
Might just be best to leave it as is.
Posted 27/09/2011 - 15:01
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The bottom of a mouse mat is often an ideal grippy surface to use too - push the filter down onto the mat and unscrew it that way. Just make sure that you grip a part of the lens that's directly connected to the filter ring so that you don't strip any helicoids or internal gearing - that goes for all the methods mentioned above too!
Posted 27/09/2011 - 15:12
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John
I just noticed that there was a little bit of dust present.
I think that because it is cross threaded it makes it a lot more difficult.
Most of the removal techniques are beyond my ability(due to disability)but will try what I can. Thanks for advice.
Regards
Chris
I just noticed that there was a little bit of dust present.
I think that because it is cross threaded it makes it a lot more difficult.
Most of the removal techniques are beyond my ability(due to disability)but will try what I can. Thanks for advice.
Regards
Chris
Posted 27/09/2011 - 15:17
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Algernon wrote:
Soften up some Blu-Tak by leaving it stuck to the side of a
kettle that's recently boiled or hold near to a fire/radiator.
Roll it into lengths about 5mm diam.
Stick it on the edge of the filter rim, so the rim is fully
covered.
Place lens perpedicular to a Formica topped or glass table.
Push down so Blu-Tak grips the table.
Unscrew carefully by turning lens.
Don't do it again
2nd vote for this method...it's what I've used in the past.
Soften up some Blu-Tak by leaving it stuck to the side of a
kettle that's recently boiled or hold near to a fire/radiator.
Roll it into lengths about 5mm diam.
Stick it on the edge of the filter rim, so the rim is fully
covered.
Place lens perpedicular to a Formica topped or glass table.
Push down so Blu-Tak grips the table.
Unscrew carefully by turning lens.
Don't do it again
Getting there! Thanks to you guys
Pentax K3ii, Pentax K10d, Kit lens ( 18-55mm ), 50mm f1.7 lens, Tamron 70-300mm lens, Prinzflex 70-162 manual lens, Various old flashes.
Pentax K3ii, Pentax K10d, Kit lens ( 18-55mm ), 50mm f1.7 lens, Tamron 70-300mm lens, Prinzflex 70-162 manual lens, Various old flashes.
Posted 27/09/2011 - 15:30
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Also found that placing an ice cube on the filter for a few minutes helps. Presumeably by shrinking the aluminium frame a smidge.
Then use Blu-tak/rubber mat as above
regards
Bernard
Then use Blu-tak/rubber mat as above
regards
Bernard
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