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Lens filter stuck on lens
Jun 22, 2019 09:17:45 #
johnst1001a
Loc: West Chester, Ohio
i had the ball head of my tripod get stuck, couldn't get is unscrewed from the shaft. i took it to the camera store. The clerk got some rubber band, put them on the tripod shaft which gave him a better grip. got it loose. thoe rubber bands are still on the shaft. Caution do not rubber bands to tighten any thing.
Jun 22, 2019 09:49:49 #
hi i had the same problem as you. used all the ways that people said to no avail. someone on the hog said get a very large spoon and tap around the edge of the filter untill the filter lets go. i thought what a load of tosh. after 10mins going around filter and trying at times to turn the filter i had to eat my words.it worked fine for me. give it a try.
Jun 22, 2019 09:51:59 #
Jun 22, 2019 09:59:07 #
i think most of the time , the harder you squeeze the filter the more it get stuck .it become deformed when you squeeze it .try holding camera between your knees , use 2 hands , use fingers at 90 degrees .this will put less pressure on the treads .
Jun 22, 2019 09:59:31 #
John_F wrote:
If the filter was on the lens, how did the dust get on the lens surface?
I see this all of the time
Jun 22, 2019 10:10:24 #
George II
Loc: Fayetteville, Georgia
Bonzothemac wrote:
I have a Nikkor 70-200 2.8 lens that I had attached a Hoya UV filter. After shooting in a dusty situation the other day, I attempted to remove the filter to clean the lens surface which had quite a bit of dust on it. The filter is stuck on the lens and I can't unscrew it to remove it. Yikes! Any recommendations. I don't want to damage trying to remove the filter.
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Jun 22, 2019 10:29:24 #
I believe that when "normal force" is used to unscrew a filter, the threads bind together. Thus, a "gentle" force is more successful for turning the filter without binding the threads.
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Jun 22, 2019 10:50:09 #
Yep. Part of the difficulty here arises from dissimilar metals expanding and contracting differently in response to temperature. The filter gets stuck as a result. The remedy here works, only take care as you apply it.
Knowing of this effect, I have applied a very thin coating of petroleum jelly to the threads of the filter, to help with unscrewing it. I also avoid over-snugging the filter in the first place. It doesn't hurt anything if the filter is slightly loose or near so.
I hope this info helps.
Knowing of this effect, I have applied a very thin coating of petroleum jelly to the threads of the filter, to help with unscrewing it. I also avoid over-snugging the filter in the first place. It doesn't hurt anything if the filter is slightly loose or near so.
I hope this info helps.
Fredrick wrote:
If you have a mouse pad, turn it upside down, place the lens flush on the bottom of the mouse pad, and turn it clockwise. Works for me every time. I carry one in my camera bag for that very purpose.
Jun 22, 2019 11:42:45 #
Jun 22, 2019 11:50:12 #
louisfisher wrote:
I believe that when "normal force" is used to unscrew a filter, the threads bind together. Thus, a "gentle" force is more successful for turning the filter without binding the threads.
Are you talking about using a force and leaving it for an extended period to loosen?
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Jun 22, 2019 11:55:41 #
Try putting the palm of your hand over the filter and aply pressure as you try to unscrew the filter.
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Jun 22, 2019 12:04:54 #
Dan Mc
Loc: NM
Don a run of the mill medical exam glove (your doc's office has them in large quantities in every room...the blue ones they all wear) just ask for a few.
Jun 22, 2019 12:08:04 #
Dan Mc wrote:
Don a run of the mill medical exam glove (your doc's office has them in large quantities in every room...the blue ones they all wear) just ask for a few.
You can buy the nitrile gloves at Lowes or Harbor Freight.
Doctors offices have nitrile gloves of several different colors. I don't believe the color is important, probably just branding.
(At my age I have experience in several different doctors' offices).
Jun 22, 2019 12:23:12 #
Dan Mc
Loc: NM
Yeah, you can buy them at any pharmacy, hardware, or specialty store, but the MD's office will gladly give you a handful FREE! I have tossed a couple pair in the car's 1st Aid kit, garage toolboxes, fishing tackle boxes, backpacks, and..........CAMERA BAGS!!!
Jun 22, 2019 12:24:48 #
I have used a rubber band wrapped around stuck filters. It gives you a better grip and doesn't cost anything.
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