Filter Question: I know someone out there can help me out here. I was sorting through some really old (like 40 years!!) that I must have had way back in my film days. The old brain...

MadMikeOne Loc: So. NJ Shore - a bit west of Atlantic City

I know someone out there can help me out here. I was sorting through some really old (like 40 years!!) that I must have had way back in my film days.
The old brain just cannot figure out what they are:
1. marked "Pro 55 #2" I know the 55 is mm
2. marked "Pro 55 #3" same comment as above
The glass in both appear to be clear. No brand noted on the ring of either one. I believe they may be Hoya, as I seem to recall having both Vivitar and Hoya filters.
Thanks,
Mike

IsoBob Loc: Hamilton, NJ

Seems like they may be close up filters. They are usually numbered 1,2,3, etc. Hold them over some print and look for magnification.
Bob

MadMikeOne Loc: So. NJ Shore - a bit west of Atlantic City

IsoBob wrote:

Seems like they may be close up filters. They are usually numbered 1,2,3, etc. Hold them over some print and look for magnification.
Bob

Thank you, Bob. I did what you suggested and that is what they are. That mystery is solved.
Now I have no idea why I would have them. I have no recollection of ever using them. Oh, well, they may have belonged to someone else and wound up in my old stuff.
Thanks again

10MPlayer Loc: California

Getting older can be fun. Every day is a fresh new experience! :-)

MadMikeOne Loc: So. NJ Shore - a bit west of Atlantic City

10MPlayer wrote:

Getting older can be fun. Every day is a fresh new experience! :-)

You made this old fart laugh at that remark. It is the truth at times.

gsconsolvo Loc: Ruidoso, New Mexico

When you can hide your own Easter Eggs that's something to worry about

MadMikeOne Loc: So. NJ Shore - a bit west of Atlantic City

gsconsolvo wrote:

When you can hide your own Easter Eggs that's something to worry about

That is really funny!

amehta Loc: Boston

MadMikeOne wrote:

Thank you, Bob. I did what you suggested and that is what they are. That mystery is solved.
Now I have no idea why I would have them. I have no recollection of ever using them. Oh, well, they may have belonged to someone else and wound up in my old stuff.
Thanks again

The G.A.S. is strong in this one. So strong, that he bought stuff decades ago which he used so infrequently that he doesn't even remember buying it. I have a close-up filter as well, with a comparable amount of disuse, because I got a macro lens soon afterwards. The macro did get used a lot. :-)

MadMikeOne Loc: So. NJ Shore - a bit west of Atlantic City

amehta wrote:

The G.A.S. is strong in this one. So strong, that he bought stuff decades ago which he used so infrequently that he doesn't even remember buying it. I have a close-up filter as well, with a comparable amount of disuse, because I got a macro lens soon afterwards. The macro did get used a lot. :-)

OK. I have a ? What is G.A.S? It has to be something very obvious. I'm old. Be respectful.

amehta Loc: Boston

MadMikeOne wrote:

OK. I have a ? What is G.A.S? It has to be something very obvious. I'm old. Be respectful.

Gear Acquisition Syndrome. :lol:

MadMikeOne Loc: So. NJ Shore - a bit west of Atlantic City

amehta wrote:

Gear Acquisition Syndrome. :lol:

Hah! Never would have figured that one out. Thanks.
Now all I have to do is remember it. Seem to be suffering from SomeHeimer's tonight. Maybe it'll be full blown Alzheimer's by morning!

amehta Loc: Boston

MadMikeOne wrote:

Hah! Never would have figured that one out. Thanks.
Now all I have to do is remember it. Seem to be suffering from SomeHeimer's tonight. Maybe it'll be full blown Alzheimer's by morning!

:thumbup: :lol:

gwong1 Loc: Tampa, FL

MadMikeOne, Perhaps a UV, Clear, Skylight filter. Check out this link. Gary http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/391172-REG/Hoya_XD55UV_55_mm_Ultraviolet_UV.html

MadMikeOne wrote:

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MadMikeOne Loc: So. NJ Shore - a bit west of Atlantic City

gwong1 wrote:

MadMikeOne, Perhaps a UV, Clear, Skylight filter. Check out this link. Gary http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/391172-REG/Hoya_XD55UV_55_mm_Ultraviolet_UV.html

Actually none of the above.
Iso Bob had it cleared up just a few minutes after I posted for help.
Thanks anyway

LFingar Loc: Claverack, NY

MadMikeOne wrote:

Thank you, Bob. I did what you suggested and that is what they are. That mystery is solved.
Now I have no idea why I would have them. I have no recollection of ever using them. Oh, well, they may have belonged to someone else and wound up in my old stuff.
Thanks again

Did you ever own a Yashica Electro 35? It came with the type of auxiliary lenses you seem to have. As I recall, one was a magnifier and one was a wide angle. Both were pretty useless. I think I used mine once or twice and then put them away, never to be seen again.