help! filter stuck!

i was recently on holiday and after taking some pictures i was going to change my filter, but after closer inspection ive somehow managed to cross thread my filter onto my lens,

has anyone doe this and how did you correct it? im open to all suggestions, because its a CP and it makes things dark!

thanks, Wilko

You can buy a filter wrench which helps you get a better grip on them to remove stiff ones. Until you've removed it you won't know the extent of the damage or whether it is the filter or the filter thread on the lens that has threaded.

Maybe try using a rubber glove as a grip assistant... might work.

The rubber glove method has been suggested many times before for this type of thing - they help you to get a grip on the filter.

thanks for your help, i'll give them a try. i hope it works becasue its a circular, so you can twist them! its a bit of a nuisence!

Hi,

You can also use rubber bands... One on the filter and the other on the lens. I keep a few in my camera bag for just this reason.

Also, one of those "jar opener" grippers... Got some from a real estate broker friend. He gives them out as advertising. That works too, but isn't as small as your basic rubber band.

If really, really stuck... there are "band" wrenches. These have an adjustable rubber strap. Check local hardware stores etc. However, many of these are too large. www.micro-tools.com sells one that's sized smaller and perfect for working on lenses.

However you do it, be sure to grip the front of the lens, just behind the filter, as best you can. If you grip the lens farther back, you might be putting "torque" on all kinds of mechanisms that would be better off without it (this depends a little bit on the particular lens design, but it's generally true).

Finally, you might just take it to a local camera repair shop. They'll usually do it in about 3 minutes while you wait and only charge you a couple bucks. Most repair shops have the proper wrenches to do the job safely.

amfoto1 wrote in post #6198103
However you do it, be sure to grip the front of the lens, just behind the filter, as best you can. If you grip the lens farther back, you might be putting "torque" on all kinds of mechanisms that would be better off without it (this depends a little bit on the particular lens design, but it's generally true).

Just what I was going to say!

Or use a rock...

Or a sword might work.

thanks, i'll try the rubber band method and get back to you on that one.

i tried the rock already but they dont name my lens chuck norris for nothing! pieces of granite everywhere!

ok... i broke into a sweat on that one! it seems chuck norris has beaten me on this one occasion!

any other FREE ideas?

thanks for everything guys! you've been a real help.

i think ive got a blister but im happy!


a true token of my appreciation heres a picture of the triumpant one with the removed filter and elastic band!

vvilko wrote in post #6208264
thanks for everything guys! you've been a real help.

i think ive got a blister but im happy!


a true token of my appreciation heres a picture of the triumpant one with the removed filter and elastic band!

At least you're happy.

the easiest way is to use ur teeth and bite on the unmoving filter, it will damage ur filter's cosmetic a bit as u bite it , but trust me it works.

luant16 wrote in post #6214209
the easiest way is to use ur teeth and bite on the unmoving filter, it will damage ur filter's cosmetic a bit as u bite it , but trust me it works.

Just don't bit too hard, broken glass in the mouth would sorta suck.

Good job!