View Full Version : cannot unscrew UV filter


Nate Kadlac
January 30th, 2008, 01:52 PM
So I purchased a UV filter awhile back, and I've been using the Letus Enhanced for a number of months now. I recently noticed some dust on the inner lens, and I tried to take off my UV filter.

No-can-do.

Anyone have any domesticated suggestions? I'm not necessarily weak here, but this isn't some peanut jar. I believe it's been twisted on so tightly now by screwing on the Letus so many times. (and constantly adjusting it)

Ross Jones
January 30th, 2008, 01:59 PM
Nate,
You could try something like this filter remover/wrench:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/251749-REG/General_Brand__Filter_Wrench_Set_of.html
Regards, Ross.
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Nate Kadlac
January 30th, 2008, 02:07 PM
Fantastic. Didn't even know that existed.

Bill Watson
January 30th, 2008, 02:24 PM
http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=11801&highlight=unscrew+UV+filter

Nate Kadlac
January 30th, 2008, 03:05 PM
Kitchen playtex gloves did the trick. Thanks for your help!

Chris Soucy
January 30th, 2008, 03:09 PM
Rubber Band (do they call them that in the States?).

Maybe it's "Elastic Band" there, I don't know.

Put it on the filter like you would around the neck of a peanut butter jar etc and just grab it and twist.

If you have 2 filters jammed together, it's about the only thing that works at all.


CS