77mm filter holder - help!

[adamwynne]

Is it just me or does anyone else find the standard Hoya, B+W et al filter boxes horribly difficult to open?

Is there a product available that (for instance) holds 3x 77mm filters with dustproofing, shock absorption and ease of access?

If not, I shall invent it! LOL

Cheers in advance.

[Jon]

I use these (http://www.adorama.com/GBSFWP.html?searchinfo=Slinger) from Adorama.

[argyle]

Tamrac has a filter wallet that will hold three 77mm filters...attaches to your belt (I clip mine to my backpack waist strap), fully padded, very protective.

[Needsnow]

I second the Tamrac S.A.S. holder. It is just perfect for 3 77mm filters.

[Cyclop]

You might consider the aluminum metal filter caps at www.camerafilters.com or www.filterstackers.com. Filter stacker consists of a 2-metal caps (male/female) and are secured in between caps. Caps are threaded on both sides securing multiple filter caps together. Great setup, provides excellent protection especially for expensive CPL filter.

[JWright]

Tamrac has a filter wallet that will hold three 77mm filters...attaches to your belt (I clip mine to my backpack waist strap), fully padded, very protective.

I second the Tamrac S.A.S. holder. It is just perfect for 3 77mm filters.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/248143-REG/Tamrac_MXS536301_MX_S5363_Compact_Filter_Case.html

They also make a pouch that holds five filters up to 82mm.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/248131-REG/Tamrac_MX538801_MX5388_Filter_Belt_Pack.html

[SuzyView]

I have the same one Jon has and I have 5 77mm filters, so I have to have a good wallet and this one is just right to put in a big bag.

[argyle]

A lot of it will boil down to what you want. With a large wallet, you'd pretty much need to keep it in your bag or pack, limiting quick access. With a smaller pouch that clips to a belt or pack strap, you can easily grab a filter and mount it to your lens without losing a step. Lots of available choices, just depends on what you're looking for... Here's a link to the one that I referenced earlier:

Tamrac Compact Filter Case (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?ci=0&shs=tamrac+compact+filter+case&sb=ps&pn=1&sq=desc&InitialSearch=yes&O=jsp%2FRootPage.jsp&A=search&Q=*&bhs=t&Go.x=20&Go.y=12&Go=submit)

[SuzyView]

The wallet I got has a string on it and I hang it on my tripod, if I'm using one, or around my wrist if I have to change cards quickly. It's got a loop for hanging on a belt loop, I've never used that, but having 10 cards isn't a lot. I use them all at events that last more than 4-5 hours. It's actually very comforting to have all the cards numbered and ready to go.

[adamwynne]

Thanks everyone. The Tamrac one seems to be available from Amazon UK and I like the look of it so thats my first route

:)

[fanorama]

Thanks everyone. The Tamrac one seems to be available from Amazon UK and I like the look of it so thats my first route

http://www.cookiewriter.com/trafficreport/img/3721/j09s0423emrh/a.gif



I hope you'll be happy with your tamrac. ;)

[tigerotor77w]

What do people usually do for GND filters and 77 mm lenses?

[Jon]

4"/100 mm/Cokin Z or the Lee equivalent holders.

[dan j]

Too bad the Tamarac SAS isn't sold directly by Amazon in the U.S.

dan

[argyle]

Too bad the Tamarac SAS isn't sold directly by Amazon in the U.S.

dan

Are you limiting yourself to Amazon? I bought mine from B&H...IIRC, it costs about $13 or so. Here's a link to B&H:

Tamrac 77mm Compact Filter Wallet (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/248143-REG/Tamrac_MXS536301_MX_S5363_Compact_Filter_Case.html )

[dan j]

Amazon is great because I can get shipments in one or two days with Prime. So my whim purchases (which this would be since I have one already) are hear with little wait time ;)

dan

[tgara]

I use LowePro's wallet which is similar to the wallet Jon posted. That wallet is good for storage, but for quicker access, I clip an Optech Filter pak to my belt loop. My UV filter stays on the lens most of the time, but when I need a filter it's usually the CP. The Optek pak is nice because it keeps two filters handy for quick use. I keep a 77mm CP and a 77mm GND filter in the pak. I've found it's far easier and faster to access the filters using the Optech than going in my bag, opening the wallet, etc.

http://www.optechusa.com/product/detail/?PRODUCT_ID=14&PRODUCT_SUB_ID=&CATEGORY_ID=6

[dan j]

So I picked up the Tamaron case. Great case, nice and compact so I'm happy.

Thanks,
dan