Re: Caution: Use the Canon LH-DC110 with the G1X III
mouzhik wrote:
Sage wrote:
SoCalTrailRunner wrote:
mouzhik wrote:
P.S. You can also screw a filter directly on the objectif: there is a 37mm filter thread.
I've been a little hesitant to try the 37mm direct threading after reading everything here. But the lens hood just adds so much bulk, I may give the direct threading a try.
Thanks,
-Barry
I spoke to Canon's technical support team a couple of days ago and they advised me to not add a filter directly on the lens, but to add one to the lens hood. I'm not exactly sure why they make this recommendation, but I'll follow Canon's advice.
Well, I can think only of one reason why they would make such a groundless recommendation: make people buy the optional and rather expensive lens hood...;-)
Their margins on accessories (batteries, lens hoods, etc.) must be three times higher than on cameras and lenses.
Otherwise I like Canon!..;-)
Well, I purchased the JJC hood filter adapter, which is identical to the Canon OEM (except 1/3 the price). As far as I'm concerned, they are worthless for using filters, at least a CPL. The filter threads are deep inside the hood. With a relatively low profile CPL filter, I cannot rotate the filter without completely obscuring the frame with my fingers (causing AF to go crazy, not to mention impossible to compose the shot, and also not to mention fingerprints on the filter).
I think I will try direct mounting the filter. And then if I need a hood, I will get a 37mm for the end of the filter.
I can't imagine direct mounting will be a problem, but if it is I have Accident Protection Coverage on the camera
-Barry