When I hold my filter up to the light I see small lines in the glass is this normal? It's my first circular-pol filter, make sure it's not scratches.
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Depends on what kind of light it is. If it's an unobstructed view of the sky there should be no lines or banding, with a possible opacity gradient (and supposedly no color temperature shift - that would be a hint of a cheap filter).
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Return it for a replacement, they don't really clear up as much as claimed, if it arrives cloudy it's probably going to stay that way unfortunately, just send it back :)
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My glass ones seem to get etched by the minerals in water, the acrylic not as bad, but I have switched to bottle water. After seeing how the acrylic is made with smooth clean lines not plastic corners caulked together, love it. You do have to make sure that your filters and fixtures fit. Unlike glass, acrylic top isn't completely open. Bought light that fits mine and a big filter system that has hoses going into tank.
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That is carbon from the filter. It is not abnormal for it to happen, it just usually doesn't.
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I have the same issue and that is why I like the filter system. I follow the recommendation to clean with a combination of white vinegar and water. I do need to rinse this through more often and do not wait for the clean light to come on. Happy trails
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You need a UV filter. Trust me, better for a $10 UV filter to get scrtched then your lens. And a circular polarizer is a must have especially since your shooting water shots.
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I had the same problem. To prevent it happen again, I used the clear silicon to seal around the UL light container and so far my second filter is functioning well.
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Wow ! You know Denise.....I never paid attention to the first filter I replaced being glass or plastic?!?! However, I think you are right. These I ordered are plastic and you cannot see through them like the glass ! Thank you for asking this question ! I won't order any more !!!! I am going to try and get my money back !
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You have to LOOK AT your lens and it will display somewhere on it (the front most cases) either 0.77 or 0.72 or so on,,,,,thats your filter size,,,,,,, hope this helps ,,,
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it depends how long ago yer swapped out said filter, never experienced yellow just cloudy after awhile when they get cloudy eye change, hope this helps you.
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I couldn't locate my cpl for this reply, but some other (AGFA) filters have as little as one to one-1/2 threads engaged. This is usually enough, providing you rotate the outer ring in the direction that always tightens the filter in the lens. I've never lost one---yet! Appears to be a good filter, though--smooth rotation.
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What I did was vacuum the actual blue filter thoroughly as it really didn't look very dirty even though I got a "change filter" message. Then I washed the plastic grid piece it fits into thoroughly and let it dry. I reassembled it and still got a change filter message. However, I discovered there is a tiny "reset filter" hole near the top of the inside of the unit where you place the filter. I stuck a paperclip in the hole and pushed, and now it's behaving as if it has a brand new filter! I think maybe if this is done on a regular basis that you can get a lot more use out of this unit, even though the filters are "no longer available." What I did was vacuum the actual blue filter thoroughly as it really didn't look very dirty even though I got a "change filter" message. Then I washed the plastic grid piece it fits into thoroughly and let it dry. I reassembled it and still got a change filter message. However, I discovered there is a tiny "reset filter" hole near the top of the inside of the unit where you place the filter. I stuck a paperclip in the hole and pushed, and now it's behaving as if it has a brand new filter! I think maybe if this is done on a regular basis that you can get a lot more use... » Read More What I did was vacuum the actual blue filter thoroughly as it really didn't look very dirty even though I got a "change filter" message. Then I washed the plastic grid piece it fits into thoroughly and let it dry. I reassembled it and still got a change filter message. However, I discovered there is a tiny "reset filter" hole near the top of the inside of the unit where you place the filter. I stuck a paperclip in the hole and pushed, and now it's behaving as if it has a brand new filter! I think maybe if this is done on a regular basis that you can get a lot more use out of this unit, even though the filters are "no longer available." « Show Less
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Yeah, I used nikons lens cleaner solution and it messed up the filter. There smudge marks now stuck on the filter and cant get it off or that could be the coating that most likely came off.
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I never noticed that. I just put it in the filter holder. Make sure you rinse it well first. It works just fine.
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Hi Sam, I owned the 58mm set of these filters and was not happy with them. They are listed as "Japan Optics" but are actually made in China. The warming filter is plastic, not glass. The CP has a minimal polarizing effect at best. And, from what I can tell compared to my Hoya filters, these are definitely not coated optics. I sent mine back yesterday. YMMV. Cheers, SB
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As everyone else said the ring gets screwed to camera lens. Use UV filter to protect camera lens. Polarizer filter makes sky bluer and cuts glare on water. Florescent filter makes that type of light more natural. The macro filters can be used 1 at a time or 2 or more. Practice with them until you get the look you want. I haven't used the hood yet. Just try all the pieces and see the outcome. Have fun!
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I'd go with a much stronger filter. 1.8 maybe. Don't stack you'll just be begging for light scatter shooting in to a light source like that.