How unscrew filters?
Feb 6, 2013 12:16:35 #
To save space in my camera bag, I screwed together my 62mm polarizer and neutral density filters for storage. Now I cannot unscrew them. Any suggestions?
Feb 6, 2013 12:42:35 #
Feb 6, 2013 13:13:30 #
bobecker wrote:
To save space in my camera bag, I screwed together my 62mm polarizer and neutral density filters for storage. Now I cannot unscrew them. Any suggestions?
Welcome to UHH.
Place them flat on a rubberized mat, like a jar grip, then twist the one while pushing down on the other.
If this doesn't work you can buy a lens wrench, basically a rubber band with a handle, that will grip the filters.
- Remember that the CPL has two parts that spin free of one another.
There are other methods on Google too.
Feb 6, 2013 22:35:11 #
bobecker wrote:
To save space in my camera bag, I screwed together my 62mm polarizer and neutral density filters for storage. Now I cannot unscrew them. Any suggestions?
Warm water
Feb 7, 2013 06:53:40 #
Feb 7, 2013 10:49:02 #
Warm water should expand the metal, good luck
bobecker wrote:
To save space in my camera bag, I screwed together my 62mm polarizer and neutral density filters for storage. Now I cannot unscrew them. Any suggestions?
Feb 7, 2013 11:27:02 #
Lefty ..... Loosie........righty.....tightie.....and not so tightie next time
Feb 7, 2013 14:18:03 #
I have had this problem and I found that if you put a rubber band on each it will help you grip them without scratching them and loosen. good luck!
Feb 7, 2013 15:06:57 #
Any good camera store will sell you flat plastic wrenches that are made for that purpose. It is good to keep a pair in your camera bag to fit each of the various size filters you may have..
Tom Hudson
Tom Hudson
Feb 7, 2013 18:31:42 #
bobecker wrote:
To save space in my camera bag, I screwed together my 62mm polarizer and neutral density filters for storage. Now I cannot unscrew them. Any suggestions?
Dont screw around with your filters.....They will get you every time..... :XD: :XD: :XD:
Rich
Feb 8, 2013 01:00:03 #
Feb 8, 2013 14:52:27 #
Dang and I buy using dollars. The link took me to a CO UK site. Not had a pound coin in my hand for a long time let alone the 5pence 10pence or the funny shaped 20pence pieces.
Feb 8, 2013 22:01:55 #
Mar 2, 2013 21:25:16 #
Mar 3, 2013 20:16:25 #
Unfortunately no, my filters are still locked together although I have tried several of the remedies suggested. Maybe a place like B & H can help next time I get to go there.
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