Danpbphoto wrote:
I had a problem 1 time and it was a "duzey"!
Ended up using an olde "bell jar" wide rubber band tool for "stubborn" twist type jar caps. Worked immediately...gently though...
Dan
Something to think about when buying a new filter is some of them can be ordered in standard and slim profiles. I can see the slim ones being a real problem.
Al Trujillo wrote:
Something to think about when buying a new filter is some of them can be ordered in standard and slim profiles. I can see the slim ones being a real problem.
Actually Al, most of mine ARE slim.
As I stated above, wet, NOT saturate, a paper towel with "WD40" or a similiar lubricant, gently lubricated the rings on both lens and filter.
Has worked for me for all my life...79 yrs..Well 60 as a photographer.
Dan
Oh 1 thing I forgot to mention...temperatures!!! If it is hot or cold will cause "swelling". Let the lens aclimatized for a few hours...
Danpbphoto wrote:
Actually Al, most of mine ARE slim.
As I stated above, wet, NOT saturate, a paper towel with "WD40" or a similiar lubricant, gently lubricated the rings on both lens and filter.
Has worked for me for all my life...79 yrs..Well 60 as a photographer.
Dan
Oh 1 thing I forgot to mention...temperatures!!! If it is hot or cold will cause "swelling". Let the lens aclimatized for a few hours...
Sorry Dan, but I got to tell you that WD40 is not a lubricant. It is a moisture displacer (WD = water displacement). Yes it appears to be a lubricant simply because it is wet but that is not lubrication. It contains nearly no oils. A while after using it, the volatile base evaporates leaving nothing of value. In fact, it becomes a dust attractor then. That's why I recommended in my reply above to use instrument oil (or a very light weight oil of some type, cuticle oil, locksmith oil, watch oil, etc). Even a tiny dab of Triflow teflon lube works well. It will last, too, once the carrier dries out.
Jeffrey wrote:
Sorry Dan, but I got to tell you that WD40 is not a lubricant. It is a moisture displacer (WD = water displacement). Yes it appears to be a lubricant simply because it is wet but that is not lubrication. It contains nearly no oils. A while after using it, the volatile base evaporates leaving nothing of value. In fact, it becomes a dust attractor then. That's why I recommended in my reply above to use instrument oil (or a very light weight oil of some type, cuticle oil, locksmith oil, watch oil, etc). Even a tiny dab of Triflow teflon lube works well. It will last, too, once the carrier dries out. ...Show more →
That is fine Jeffrey! I use those kind of "terms" as a generic term for anything that provides "lubrication".
I also forgot to mention that I use a "q-tip" not a "rag".
Actually I use a silicone lubricant but "bunch" all lubricants into the "WD40 model"!
Bought some colored carrotts at Wegmans a few days ago and am going to saute' them up soon!
Thanks for correcting me!
Stay safe!
Dan
"Temporary Lubrication: It loosens sticky mechanisms and lubricates moving parts,regarding its long-term use as a primary lubricant compared to dedicated grease...."
Danpbphoto wrote:
That is fine Jeffrey! I use those kind of "terms" as a generic term for anything that provides "lubrication".
I also forgot to mention that I use a "q-tip" not a "rag".
Actually I use a silicone lubricant but "bunch" all lubricants into the "WD40 model"!
Bought some colored carrotts at Wegmans a few days ago and am going to saute' them up soon!
Thanks for correcting me!
Stay safe!
Dan
"Temporary Lubrication: It loosens sticky mechanisms and lubricates moving parts,regarding its long-term use as a primary lubricant compared to dedicated grease...."
Thanks for that Dan. I think that a bit of juice from colored carrots may be the best organic filter thread lube out there! And you can drink the rest of it for lunch....
Jeffrey wrote:
Thanks for that Dan. I think that a bit of juice from colored carrots may be the best organic filter thread lube out there! And you can drink the rest of it for lunch....
Symantics.....I like your "lubricant" much better.....
Dan
