RichL
Well-known
First is advertisements that refer to slip on filters as 'bayonet' filters particularly when they list bayonet filters (3 tabs to push into 3 detents ala Rollie TLR etc. ) as well.
Second is when they list Series IV or V or whatever filter adapters without listing what size they are adapting from.
Third (if Douglas Adams can have 6 books in a trilogy surely I'm allowed a 3 things in a duology) is when they list a close-up lens / proxar under filters as in "Filter #2 close-up
This all came about as I searched in vain for a #25 red 29.5 mm threaded filter or even a 32mm slip-on.
Considering that those are my worst complaints I have to admit life is really good.
Second is when they list Series IV or V or whatever filter adapters without listing what size they are adapting from.
Third (if Douglas Adams can have 6 books in a trilogy surely I'm allowed a 3 things in a duology) is when they list a close-up lens / proxar under filters as in "Filter #2 close-up
This all came about as I searched in vain for a #25 red 29.5 mm threaded filter or even a 32mm slip-on.
Considering that those are my worst complaints I have to admit life is really good.
Bike Tourist
Well-known
The advertising world has never been a respecter of truth!
Looks like you pulled out of your funk all by yourself.
Looks like you pulled out of your funk all by yourself.
The "Want to Buy" ads are free in our Classified Section.
They do not pop-up on the front -page, but some people might look at them.
I've ended up making my own filters, remounting glass from one to another. Even made a Series VI filter adapter for a Summitar out of an old Type A screw-in filter and wrong-size push on adapter.
As for the lack of ebay descriptions- If you can find an online description of the number codes. Who would have thought that a Tiffen 611 series VI adapter would fit a Summarit. Me...
They do not pop-up on the front -page, but some people might look at them.
I've ended up making my own filters, remounting glass from one to another. Even made a Series VI filter adapter for a Summitar out of an old Type A screw-in filter and wrong-size push on adapter.
As for the lack of ebay descriptions- If you can find an online description of the number codes. Who would have thought that a Tiffen 611 series VI adapter would fit a Summarit. Me...
JPD
Retina and Rollei user
What you are looking for is the Kodak filter FV/32. Their size is the outside diameter instead of the thread (which is 29,5mm). I recommend the Kodak filter, as you can leave it on when you close the camera.
Keep an eye on e*ay every day... There are two of them there now, but the seller is in the U.K. and the Buy It Now price is way too expensive.
RichL
Well-known
Brian, Posting in wanted is a good idea. I look at them often enough so I'm not sure why I didn't think to post.
JPD thanks for the Kodak Part No.
With a bit of heat I was able to get a 35mm Ilford can to slip over the outer ring. I then cut it slightly longer than the ring and glued a series V (about 30mm dia.) filter to it. It works fine but for purely aesthetic reasons I prefer the screw in one. That they can remain on in the closed position is an added bonus.
JPD thanks for the Kodak Part No.
With a bit of heat I was able to get a 35mm Ilford can to slip over the outer ring. I then cut it slightly longer than the ring and glued a series V (about 30mm dia.) filter to it. It works fine but for purely aesthetic reasons I prefer the screw in one. That they can remain on in the closed position is an added bonus.
JPD
Retina and Rollei user
And it's possible to find them cheap.
Take a look at this auction with a 1 Euro starting bid that ended with no bidders:http://cgi.ebay.at/1-Filter-Kodak-rot-FV-32-1-5-7x-/370365698846
Btw, the codes for other Retina filters:
FI/32 = Light yellow
FII/32 = Medium Yellow
FIII/32 = Light green
FIV/32 = Orange
farlymac
PF McFarland
There is an Ihagee 32mm slip-on red filter BIN on e-Bay with a leather case.
anu L ogy
Well-known
This discussion would have been better discussed over breakfast at the restaurant at the end of the universe.
RichL
Well-known
Speaking of which, filterfind.net has about any style size and color of filter desired. Sizes from 16 to 105 mm, series sizes 4 to nine and various bayonet and specialty styles. Caution! If you peruse the list while sipping a Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster you may go cross eyed.