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I don't think I can afford another polarizer

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the lens seems ok (knock on wood)

how do I get the filter off?

Nov 16, 2009 at 02:26 AM

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With the lens held front downward. A filter wrench would help, but a rubber band may give enough grip to work it off. Be careful. If the threads are mangled or out of round and you can't get it off without a lot of effort, it might be worth taking it to a repair shop so you don't damage things trying to get the filter off!

Nov 16, 2009 at 02:36 AM

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OK, I gotta ask...what happened? (Inquiring minds want to know!)
Omar

Nov 16, 2009 at 03:23 AM

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And, did you have a hood on it? That might have prevented the damage to your filter.

Nov 16, 2009 at 04:15 AM

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Focus! Macro shots need to be shot with a narrow aperture!

Nov 16, 2009 at 04:37 AM

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p.1 #6 · ouch

I will grant you that C-PL filters have a different construction than "other" filters, but you might find this "thread" useful as well:

http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/785916

Nov 16, 2009 at 06:57 AM

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steeeven wrote:
I don't think I can afford another polarizer

Cheaper than a new lens.

Henry Posner
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Nov 16, 2009 at 06:02 PM

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omarlyn wrote:
OK, I gotta ask...what happened? (Inquiring minds want to know!)
Omar

I was leaving the car and I think the camera strap was loosely around my arm and went flying. It only maybe fell 3 feet but that's clearly enough for these filters.

Nov 16, 2009 at 07:38 PM

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gdanmitchell wrote:
And, did you have a hood on it? That might have prevented the damage to your filter.

certainly not. it certainly would have

Nov 16, 2009 at 07:38 PM

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kakomu wrote:
Focus! Macro shots need to be shot with a narrow aperture!

hahahah I"ll try again this evening

Nov 16, 2009 at 07:39 PM

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sirimiri wrote:
I will grant you that C-PL filters have a different construction than "other" filters, but you might find this "thread" useful as well:

http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/785916

thank you.

Nov 16, 2009 at 07:39 PM

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henryp wrote:
steeeven wrote:
I don't think I can afford another polarizer

Cheaper than a new lens.

Henry Posner
B&H Photo-Video

This is true. I just gave you guys 165 bucks for some fuji crystal archive and a C-41 kit. I think I'm the only one who still uses that stuff.

Nov 16, 2009 at 07:41 PM

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p.1 #13 · ouch

if the filter won't unscrew,

1. carefully remove the remaining glass
2. use a pair of pliers to break and 'peel' the metal filter rings and it's threads out
3. be extremely careful

If you don't feel confident in doing this, consider a professional camera repair place...

Nov 16, 2009 at 08:41 PM

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If it was me, and I have done this, I would use a large set of slip joint pliers and use it to turn the knurled ring below. The top ring looks to have most of the damage so I'll bet this will work. Just be very careful and do this with the lens upside down. If you don't feel confident in trying this, then don't do it.

Nov 16, 2009 at 08:59 PM

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p.1 #15 · ouch

Get this CP. Same as the Hoya PRO 1. Excellent CP at a great price. I've had mine for about 3 years....

http://cgi.ebay.com/Kenko-77mm-PRO1-Digital-UV-W-Filter-for-Canon-NEW_W0QQitemZ120439373924QQcmdZViewItemQQptZCamera_Filters?hash=item1c0abf0064

Nov 17, 2009 at 12:11 AM

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Get this CP. Same as the Hoya PRO 1. Excellent CP at a great price.

Except that link is to a UV filter, not a CP.

Nov 17, 2009 at 12:41 AM

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Sarsfield wrote:
Get this CP. Same as the Hoya PRO 1. Excellent CP at a great price.

Except that link is to a UV filter, not a CP.

Hate it when I do that.

Here ya go....

http://cgi.ebay.com/Kenko-77mm-PRO1-Digital-Wide-Band-Cir-PL-CPL-Filter_W0QQitemZ120485153767QQcmdZViewItemQQptZCamera_Filters?hash=item1c0d798be7

Nov 17, 2009 at 12:47 AM

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michael49 wrote:
Sarsfield wrote:
Get this CP. Same as the Hoya PRO 1. Excellent CP at a great price.

Except that link is to a UV filter, not a CP.

Hate it when I do that.

Here ya go....

http://cgi.ebay.com/Kenko-77mm-PRO1-Digital-Wide-Band-Cir-PL-CPL-Filter_W0QQitemZ120485153767QQcmdZViewItemQQptZCamera_Filters?hash=item1c0d798be7

And here's an even better price from the guys own website....(I think this is about what I paid for mine)....

http://maxsaver.net/Kenko-77mm-PRO1-Digital-WIDE-BAND-Circular-Pol-Filter.aspx

Nov 17, 2009 at 12:49 AM

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p.1 #19 · ouch

Thanks Everyone.

One of my teachers was able to get the filter off and now it appears that the inside of my filter ring on the lens is deformed. I don't have any more filters with which to test it, but I don't think it would accept them.

Anyone have any guesses on how much it would cost to replace the filter ring?

Nov 17, 2009 at 08:29 PM

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p.1 #20 · ouch

...Bet you'll keep your lens hood on from now on.

Nov 17, 2009 at 08:43 PM

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