cdzombak Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 I have a problem. Specifically, I have a polarizer stuck on a 67->77mm step-up ring. To make matters worse, itis a thin polarizer which doesn't have "stops" at each end of the rotation (if that makes sense to you). Can anyone offer any advice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reichard Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Happened on my Mamiya. Try wrapping the polarizer in 2-3 layers of masking (painters) tape. That'll give you more grip area -- and twist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel rufer Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 This happens to me more often than I would like with my slim polarizers for various wide-angle lenses... <br> You could either purchase a set of filter wrenches (e.g. <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/251749-REG/General_Brand_Filter_Wrench_Set_of.html" >these</a>), or simply use a thin leather strap like one of the original nikon straps: wrap it around the filter, so that the edge of the strap lies on the thin part where you are supposed to gript the filter in order to screw it in/out. Then "tighten" the strap and twist. DO NOT FORCE IT OVERMUCH! But I usually get mine free after a minute or so.<br> There are other methods involving cooling the filter etc, but - at least to me - these things always happen in the field.<p> Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdzombak Posted November 3, 2008 Author Share Posted November 3, 2008 Reichard - your solution worked! I'll admit I was sceptical, but I'm surprised at how well it worked. Daniel - I've no doubt your solutions would have worked as well, but my masking tape (and the polarizer/ring) was laying right on my desk while my photo stuff was across the room, and I'm feeling lazy today :) Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel rufer Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 hehe... glad to hear it worked! My solution was simply born out of the fact that I usually have neither a filter wrench nor masking tape with me.... :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawn martin photography Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 <p> This happened to me as well and can't offer anything new to seperate the two filters, however I would offer a solution to prevent it ever happening again. I rub a thin coating of silicone around the threads of all my screw on filters, works like a charm. You can pick up a small bottle(not the spray) at your local scuba shop for about $5.00. Scuba divers use the stuff to keep thier rubber gear supple and from cracking.. Cheers </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel rufer Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 <p>Shawn - Do the filters still "hold" when they should with the silicone applied (meaning: do they not come lose by themselves too much)?</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emily_asdf Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 <p>Reichard! Such a simple solution, and it worked brilliantly! I thought I was going to have to pay a photo repair shop half the cost of the filter. Thank you!! (I had the same problem and found this thread with an internet search.) </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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