How do you store a bunch of filters?

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I have a bunch of circular filters, mostly 52mm

I'd like to store them in a way that is easy to identify and access them.

I was thinking of making some kind of case out of wood. Or maybe using a CD-book.

If I had a sheet of 1/4" plastic I bet I could cut that material with a jigsaw and fit something inside a suitcase that holds filters in a nice way. But I don't where to buy sheets of plastic...

How do you guys store your filters?

Thanks,
Craig
 
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There are commercial pouches that have clear pockets...I label them with a Sharpie.........also If they are the same size I will make a stack VERY loosely then put the stack into a clear plastic sandwich bag. I have so many filters that I need to use both methods. B&H has the pouches as do other vendors.
 
Stacked, with end caps or with a cheap-n-nasty second-hand filter on either end, preferably with an X marked on it to remind you.

Cheers,

R.
 
ray*j*gun said:
There are commercial pouches that have clear pockets...I label them with a Sharpie.........also If they are the same size I will make a stack VERY loosely then put the stack into a clear plastic sandwich bag. I have so many filters that I need to use both methods. B&H has the pouches as do other vendors.
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Thanks for chiming in, I have seen the sandwich bag style storage. What I'm interested in is probably more like a suit case with levels... I guess I'll have to make it myself unless I see something similar.

Jan Van Laethem said:
To save space, stack them together as suggested and use some metal stack caps like these for extra protection.

These caps are very cheap, give adequate protection and double up as a lens cap should you loose one on an assignment.
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Thanks also for chiming in :) I currently have been stacking them and have those metal end caps - but I keep getting filters stuck together and it's irritating.

What really interests me is a method of storage that makes them ultra-accessible, well stacked, and sensibly protected.

Maybe I'll invent something :)
 
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sonofdanang said:
Filter wallet. Several. (snip)
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Ditto. Seprate wallet for different size filters. When the number of filters exceed the capacity of the wallet, I organize into different wallets according to type of filter: e.g., B&W and CC filters in one; star and soft-focus in another.
 
filter box?

filter box?

i use an old plastic floppy disc case,very good if you can source one and they have flick partitions keep your eye open in thrift shops:eek:
 
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