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rji2goleez wrote:
Beautiful image! I would love to hear more about the mod on the lens hood! Where did you have it done? Any pics? Been thinking about doing this myself . . .
Bob, this was a home job, after consultation with an engineer friend, and much trepidation. The photos below show the sequence applied to my 21mm Ultron to which I gave the same treatment. In retrospect it was straightforward, despite the nerves, and while I'm waiting for the right stepping adapter, it looks the Benro 100 mm filter holder will provide full coverage even on the 15 mm, which is brilliant. Regards, John
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Wrapped ready to go, cloth, card and masking tape over the front element, and a plastic bag over plastic wrap, all attached with tape just below the filter ring
Three off - marked the cut line with a fine triangular file, and then used a fine-toothed craft hacksaw
Ready for careful cleanup with a fine cut, flat file
Sanding on dampened wet & dry paper sitting on glass, starting with 180 grit, then 400, then 800
Both lenses painted with Tamya primer followed by craft semi-gloss enamel - should have blown off the dust!
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