Posted by Ron Crawford on December 27, 2000 at 15:27:11:
In Reply to: Re: Lens shades, covers, filters, etc. posted by Katie Elder on December 27, 2000 at 14:44:43:Thanks for the good advice Katie. I was able to find one on e-bay, but I'm still going to take your advice and scower some of the older photo shops. Regards, Ron
: Ron, depending on where you live, you may be able to find a
local camera shop that has a "parts bin."
: Some folks here in Sacramento, for example, found me an adapter
to hold Series 9 filter for my 15" Wollensak.
: Camera Arts (also here in Sac) was sure their bin would have
adapters and lens covers to fit but I need to take the lense in and
sort through the box.
: I have a push-on lens shade for the same Optar lens you have.
It pushes over the OD of the Optar lens, then the outer part screws
off... I drop in the Series VI filter, and then screw the
: outer portion of the lens shade back on ... so the filter fits
between the two portions of the lens shade.
: You should be able to find these in a local shop's parts bin,
too, or on Ebay. Just do remember to ask those sellers questions
... I have had mostly good luck, but as Peter pointed out, I do
have one filter that is a little scratched and the
: seller had not revealed that info.
: Katie