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Filter use G1x Mark lll

Started Jan 7, 2018 | Discussions thread
Peter Bendheim
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Re: Caution: Use the Canon LH-DC110 with the G1X III
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Hi Marco

Thanks for your comprehensive reply.

Yes, there is very little info other than it being on the specs of a few review sites such as imaging resource.

As I indicated in my original post, I checked the tolerances and it seemed fine.

Part of me really believes that Canon does this just to sell extra accessories for inflated prices.

Part of me is also amazed at about how little Canon employees know about their own products.

It is, however, a normal filter thread and I'm not convinced the gap is much less than some DSLR lenses, if at all. Using the moving piece of paper trick.

I really don't want an ugly lens hood adding dimension to the camera.

I don't really believe Canon about stuck filters because I think if a filter can get stuck so can a lens hood.

I think they are being manipulative. Like they are with 3rd party batteries.

Now that I have found out conclusively that the front element does not move in an out, it's no longer an internal dust risk.

So this is what I have decided based on your informative post.

1. I won't buy the lens hood. It's ugly and defeats the purpose of a slimline retractable lens.

2. I will only use the filter if I am at the beach and don't want sea spray on the lens which I hate. I think for occasional use that's OK. Otherwise, I will keep it virgin, so to speak.

3. I will resort to using what must be the worst lens cap ever made in the history of cameras

I'm sure the odd use based on environmental circumstances will be ok. Personally, I think it will all be ok unless one is super careless. Personally I think it's probably OK in general but I will err on the side of caution.

Sometimes Canon sucks and this is one of those times. Intensely stupid and irritating.

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