LX7 - CPL does not turn - wrong model ?

David92 said:

David92 wrote:

Hi

I have a 37mm adaptor (KIWI LA-37/LX7(B) – supposedly equivalent to Panasonic DMW FA1 model), and a B+W 37mm F-PRO CPL.

My problem is that it is not possible to completely screw the CPL. It seems the inner part of the filter (the rotating part) is in contact with the lens barrel, so that the CPL will not screw correctly and the filter will not rotate.

I also have a 37 UV filter and have no problem with it.

Any idea ? Did I bought the wrong filter (or adapter) reference ?

Thank you in advance for your help

Regards

David

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David92 said:

Thanks a lot, Jim

Problem solved. In France, the panasonic reference is a bit pricey, so I will perhaps try the hoya. it seem thin enough, so it may work properly.

Regards,

David

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English is not my mother language, please excuse my mistakes.

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panoptic said:

I have a Hoya HD2 Circular Polarizer filter mounted on my LX7. Works perfectly, doesn't bind, rotates easily, no vignetting. Adapter is the standard Panasonic DMW FA1


LX7 with Panasonic DMWFA1 filter adapter and Hoya HD2 CPL


Lens retracted, showing lens cap and tether.

I also have a Hoya HD2 "Protector" filter. Also fits perfectly.

However, I can't stack the Polarizer onto the Protector without some vignetting.

I found that the Hoya filters are tricky to thread in and out of the Panasonic filter adapter, so I bought a second adapter. Each filter stays mounted on its own adapter and I swap filters as a filter/adapter set when I want to change between them.

The standard Lumix lens cap fits on either filter. I attached a tether cord by drilling two tiny (1/16") holes through the edge of the cap.


Closeup of underside of cap, showing tether threading.

I carry the LX7 in a vertical magnetic-flap case, found on ebay. This looks exactly like the one I bought, but may not be identical: http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/121214285123?lpid=82 The case fits like a glove, with either the Protector or Polarizer in place. It also fits with the protector and lens cap, but with the polarizer and lens cap it's a bit too snug--the flap will barely close.


Pseudo-leather vertical load belt case with magnetic catch on bottom.


Case open. Catch on left looks like a snap, but it's magnetic. Note holes in case to clear strap lug.

To get the fit perfect, I had to punch a small opening into the top of the case for the strap lug to protrude through. Rather than threading the strap through this hole, I just fold it over and let it dangle.


Detail of holes punched through top of case to clear strap lug. Without holes case doesn't close well.

However, the filters are so easy to clean and have such a hard coating that I have dispensed with the lens cap, facilitating quick one-hand deployment from the case.

Larry Burt

Portland, OR

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schluchtenscheisser said:

MERX2006´s question has not been answered.

He/She asked, " Are you saying," the HOYA HD2 CIR-PL 37mm fits as well as the Panasonic DMW-LPLA 37mm?" "

My additional questions: 1. Are there HOYA HD2 filters? I only know HOYA HD filters.

2. First the HOYA HD CIR-PL 37mm filter has to fit. Secondly will there be vignetting?

Many thanks in advance for answering.

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tenAMor

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