Filter thread missing on a 90/f 8 Ilex Caltar Calumet

[fabio_pollero]

Hi everybody,

 

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well, the question is in the subject indeed... I've had this strange experience trying to mount my new yellow filter... Anywone may suggest something more than buy a cheap filter, broke the glass and glue the ring or secure it snugly to the lens with a strip of tape???

 

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Best regards

 

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Fabio Pollero

Savona

Italy

[chauncey_l._walden]

Fabio, I took a Kodak Series IX adapter ring No. 91 (which is a

screw-in for something huge) and slightly relieved it until it was a

tight slip fit over the lens. It works perfectly and the filters are

often available quite cheaply. Good luck.

[andrew_held1]

You may want to contact Steve Grimes (skgrimes.com) for a more

permanent solution. He does beautivful work custom manufacturing

filter holders.

[jim_galli4]

fabio, Try to find a step-up ring 77-82? that has inside dia. just a

bit smaller than the outside dia of the bell on that front barrel.

File until it's very nearly the same, heat it up, put it on and let it

cool. That way you won't have a bunch of stuff sticking out front

vignetting.

[scott walton]

I second SK Grimes but barring that, how about a spring mount holder

with gels? You can also get a mount for rear mounting filters through

Calumet...