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H5 Lense protector
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jonnyquest
Forum Enthusiast
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Steve
Sony W50, H1
Steve
Sony W50, H1
Dick Stevens
Senior Member
This works on my H1 and my Panny FZ7 - and appears like it might work on the H2 and H5, as well.
I attach a 46mm UV filter directly to the retracting lens barrel with black electrical tape - only one lap around. This does not affect the retracting action of the lens, and gives a most compact profile when turned off - fits a smaller case.
You can add a single polarizer or other filter for occasional use, but do NOT attempt to add an aux lens, such as tele or wide-angle. For those, use the screw-on adapter tube.
**** Stevens, FZ7, FZ20, FZ30, H1
I attach a 46mm UV filter directly to the retracting lens barrel with black electrical tape - only one lap around. This does not affect the retracting action of the lens, and gives a most compact profile when turned off - fits a smaller case.
You can add a single polarizer or other filter for occasional use, but do NOT attempt to add an aux lens, such as tele or wide-angle. For those, use the screw-on adapter tube.
**** Stevens, FZ7, FZ20, FZ30, H1
AAK
Forum Pro
I haven't taken a poll, but I believe that most H-series camera owners leave the adapter barrel on except when shooting flash (it causes a shadow).
The mechanism that zooms the lens is the most delicate part of the camera. Having the adapter on to protect not just the glass, but the entire lens assembly strikes me as an excellent idea.
If I'm going to ding my camera on something (yes, that happens all the time), I'd much rather it was the adapter barrel that hits than the lens asembly itself.
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The mechanism that zooms the lens is the most delicate part of the camera. Having the adapter on to protect not just the glass, but the entire lens assembly strikes me as an excellent idea.
If I'm going to ding my camera on something (yes, that happens all the time), I'd much rather it was the adapter barrel that hits than the lens asembly itself.
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=~ AAK - http://www.aakatz.com
=~ Author of the H-Series White Paper
=~ http://www.aakatz.com/h1whitepaper
Szyper
Well-known member
I also keep it all the time on with a simple and cheap UV filter.
It allready saved my expensive zoom on my Canon, when it fell
on the ground. The filter was smashed, ring bent, but the
zoom stayed intact.
I also keep the sun protector on all the time,
it is maybe not so handy then, but in the small airplane cabin
ther is all the time risk of hitting somthing hard.
Such solution protects the zoom mechanism not only
from mechanical destruction by a direct hit, but also
from sand and dust penetrating the space between
the movable and solid part of the mechanism.
Keep it all the time on.
It allready saved my expensive zoom on my Canon, when it fell
on the ground. The filter was smashed, ring bent, but the
zoom stayed intact.
I also keep the sun protector on all the time,
it is maybe not so handy then, but in the small airplane cabin
ther is all the time risk of hitting somthing hard.
Such solution protects the zoom mechanism not only
from mechanical destruction by a direct hit, but also
from sand and dust penetrating the space between
the movable and solid part of the mechanism.
Keep it all the time on.
LindaJay
Member
I keep mine on all the time, with a UV filter. I know there's some who disdain having a UV filter attached, but here in New Mexico, where wind and sand are a frequent (constant?) issue, I find it gives me peace of mind.
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ncoilheat
Leading Member
I hope you revove the "cheap" UV filter when shooting. If not, get a GOOD UV filter...why put cheap glass in front of the excellent Sony?Zeiss lens.
ncoilheat
Leading Member
The above was to Zyper.
AAK
Forum Pro
Though, in general, I do not like UV filters (for a variety of reasons), I still use and recommend them if you're shooting near sand or water. That stuff can get in anywhere.
I once got caught in a sandstorm in Tempe Arizona. I was so happy not to take my camera out of the bag!!
If I were you, living where you live, I'd use a UV filter too!
=~ AAK - http://www.aakatz.com
=~ Author of the H-Series White Paper
=~ http://www.aakatz.com/h1whitepaper
I once got caught in a sandstorm in Tempe Arizona. I was so happy not to take my camera out of the bag!!
If I were you, living where you live, I'd use a UV filter too!
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=~ AAK - http://www.aakatz.com
=~ Author of the H-Series White Paper
=~ http://www.aakatz.com/h1whitepaper
craign
Forum Enthusiast
I found having a uv filter - I got the Canon - makes me nervier with the camera. I'd be nervous about a happy lick if this macro had been tried without protection
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kgcampbell
Senior Member
For sure, and when I'm out on the water, I put the hood on as well 'cuz water droplets will find the front of the retracted lens with just the adapter on - this is with the camera slung around my neck, which results in a nose-down position on my upper belly.
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Ken G. Campbell
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