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Sep 17, 2012 14:20:35 #

camerauser Loc: East Yorkshire

Hi Everybody,
I am new to this Forum so please treat me gently !!!!!
I come from Gods Country (otherwise known as Yorkshire, UK.)
My daughter has given me her Canon 400d camera as she has upgraded to a 40D.
The Lens size on the 400D is 55mm. I already have a small number of 67mm Filters. My question is:- Can I obtain a step up ring which will convert the size from 55mm to 67mm so that I can use my various Filters?
Many thanks.
Best regards.
Camerauser.

Sep 17, 2012 14:45:37 #

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

camerauser wrote:

Yes, and I wish I had known about them before I wasted so much money on filters of different sizes. You can get the rings in sets that cover roughly 49-77mm. Be sure to get a quality set made of something other than aluminum. Brass is good. Cheaper threads can get stuck in the lens or in the step-up rings.

There are inexpensive filter wrenches that might come in handy. There are also various homemade solutions for removing stuck filters. I don't put mine on very tight, but they can still be a challenge to remove sometimes. I'll have to look into getting some kind of lube.

Sep 17, 2012 15:09:19 #

lost_found

jerryc41 wrote:

quote=camerauser Hi Everybody, br I am new to thi... (show quote)

Sep 17, 2012 15:52:00 #

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

lost_found wrote:

a little bee's wax

Thanks. Great idea. I have some in the garage. :thumbup:

Sep 17, 2012 16:48:20 #

lost_found

jerryc41 wrote:

lost_found wrote:

a little bee's wax

Thanks. Great idea. I have some in the garage. :thumbup:

just keep it off the glass.

Sep 17, 2012 21:37:12 #

unclebe1 Loc: NYC & Wellington, FL

[quote=jerryc41]

lost_found wrote:

a little bee's wax

What do you consider to be a little bee? And how do you get his wax without being stung? Sounds dangerous to me.
:lol:

Sep 18, 2012 07:15:01 #

melismus Loc: Chesapeake Bay Country

Brass step rings are lovely but the price will knock your socks off.

Sep 18, 2012 07:23:37 #

deej

I've heard candle wax works great but have not tried it

Sep 18, 2012 08:13:23 #

Spindrift62 Loc: Dorset, England. U.K.

camerauser wrote:

Hi Everybody, br I am new to this Forum so please ... (show quote)

Sep 18, 2012 08:18:00 #

BboH Loc: s of 2/21, Ellicott City, MD

[quote=unclebe1]

jerryc41 wrote:

lost_found wrote:

a little bee's wax

What do you consider to be a little bee? And how do you get his wax without being stung? Sounds dangerous to me.
:lol:

I buy beeswax at Woodcraft

Sep 18, 2012 08:18:17 #

BboH Loc: s of 2/21, Ellicott City, MD

[quote=unclebe1]

jerryc41 wrote:

lost_found wrote:

a little bee's wax

What do you consider to be a little bee? And how do you get his wax without being stung? Sounds dangerous to me.
:lol:

I buy beeswax at Woodcraft.. Thanks for the tip about putting it on the ring threads - have to try it

Sep 18, 2012 11:25:58 #

camerauser Loc: East Yorkshire

Thanks Jerry c41. that is great news and as you have quoted, it will save me a lot of money .
Many thanks again.
Camerauser.

Sep 18, 2012 20:00:49 #

Pepsiman Loc: New York City

Since when did BEES make WAX? Not honey?

Sep 18, 2012 20:04:25 #

Ol' Frank Loc: Orlando,

I use a candle made of beeswax. They are the used up candles from church. Works great.

Sep 18, 2012 22:14:01 #

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

Bees make wax before they can make honey - it is the nature of things !

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