My Filter Wont Come Off HELP!

[PureKiwi]

So I finally got around to getting lens paper , Went to remove my 52mm filter ,But it wont unscrew i don't want to force it to much and risk breaking it. Does anyone have any ideas on how to unscrew it safely.

I don't no how it got so tight

[Siglo6]

So I finally got around to getting lens paper , Went to remove my 52mm filter ,But it wont unscrew i don't want to force it to much and risk breaking it. Does anyone have any ideas on how to unscrew it safely.

I don't no how it got so tight

Umm, This is a bit of a dodgy answer but if the lens is cold you could try putting it somewhere warm like near a heater (obviously not too hot though!). Working on the principle that heat expands stuff, it might loosen it a bit...?

[smurff]

the heater thing sounds like a good idea :D

also, whats lens paper?

-Smurff

[PureKiwi]

the heater thing sounds like a good idea :D

also, whats lens paper?

-Smurff


Its for sensitive glass ie lens and glass's that you don't want to scratch ,removes finger prints

[smurff]

interesting, sounds more expensive than the likes of a lens cloth

-smurff

[PureKiwi]

interesting, sounds more expensive than the likes of a lens cloth

-smurff

i got 100 sheets for $6.50 , use one then throw it out not safe to keep them

[smurff]

really, that sounds really easy and cheap. ive been looking for a large lens cloth, maybe these things you speak of could be more worthy?

were did you get them, if you dont mind me asking?

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[PureKiwi]

really, that sounds really easy and cheap. ive been looking for a large lens cloth, maybe these things you speak of could be more worthy?

were did you get them, if you dont mind me asking?

-smurff


You can get them at pretty much any Photo related shop , I'm not sure if they are better or worse than a cloth maybe one of the more experienced members could answer that but they do the job i want and they fit nicely in my camera bag

Same theory tho use a blower first to get objects off that could cause scratching then use the cloth ether with lens cleaning fluid or lightly huff on the glass and wipe circle motion

Again not a pro im just going off on what iv being reading

[smurff]

hmmm... will ask when im at progear tomorrow. at the price of them its worth a try :D

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[Siglo6]

I used to use specialised lens tissues (like 10 years ago) but found they left some dust particles behind. Found a cloth to be a zillion times better. Dunno if it was a crap brand of tissue but thought i'd just mention that :)

[tomberkley]

So I finally got around to getting lens paper , Went to remove my 52mm filter ,But it wont unscrew i don't want to force it to much and risk breaking it. Does anyone have any ideas on how to unscrew it safely.

I don't no how it got so tight

Buy a filter remover
http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Lens-Filter-Wrench-Review.aspx

[smurff]

oohhh there a great idea!

-smurff

[Photoshack]

If you are yet to purchase a filter remover, there is another cheaper option.

Use a thick rubber band to grip the filter and it may just assist to remove it.

That's they way I used to remove any tricky filters working in a variety of environments.

[smurff]

that sounds like a good idea, may have to just try that

-smurff