Lens protection for EX1

Keith Rollinson · December 22nd, 2007, 04:51 PM

also to confirm w/ what I've got working or not w/ the lens hood:
- the Hoya 77mm "Both Sides Coated" UV WORKS
- the Hoya 77mm "Pro1 Digital Protector" (clear) WORKS
- the Hoya 77mm "Cir-Polarizing" DOES NOT WORK (too thick a bezel)

Keith

John Hess · December 23rd, 2007, 02:25 PM

I bought a Tiffen clear lens for the EX1 and the lens hood would not fit over it. So I did the unthinkable... I filed down the edges of the filter... and sure enough, the lens hood barely makes it over.

Threads still good too... I attached a 77-72mm stepdown ring (with the hood off of course) and everything is dandy.

Graeme Fullick · December 23rd, 2007, 04:20 PM

Keith,

Hoya Pro 1 Digital Circular polariser does work - its just a little hard to turn. It is much lower profile than the other Hoyas - which as you said will not fit.

Craig Seeman · December 23rd, 2007, 04:44 PM

Just got the B+W 66-1001705 Clear Glass from Adorama. Fits Perfectly. No problem at all getting the lens hood on. They also have the Hoya Pro 1 Digital Protector clear in stock.

Keith Rollinson · December 24th, 2007, 10:57 AM

Hi Graeme,

Thanks for that -- I'll try to trade my non Pro1 for a Pro1. Of course, w/ the lens hood attached it makes adjustment of the circular filter a little difficult...

Clark Peters · December 24th, 2007, 12:57 PM

Can you reach inside the hood to adjust a polarizing filter, or do you have to take the hood off?
Pete

Steven Thomas · December 24th, 2007, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clark Peters

Can you reach inside the hood to adjust a polarizing filter, or do you have to take the hood off?
Pete

You have to take it off, but it comes off quick.

John McCully · January 9th, 2008, 07:06 PM

Can anyone recommend a linear polarizing filter that fits the EX1 without removing the hood other than to adjust. I take it the Tiffen 77MM LOW-LIGHT LINEAR POLARIZER Item Number: 77LLPOL is too fat.

Thanks…

Paul Kellett · January 10th, 2008, 03:35 AM

I found a Hama clear lens,77mm,screws straight on and hood goes back on no problem.

Piotr Wozniacki · February 20th, 2008, 08:15 AM

Just wanted to make sure whether the HOYA PRO1 Super HMC filter (ring 3 mm thick, according to the description on webpage) will fit under the EX1's lens hood.

Can anybody confirm? Thanks.

Magnus Eklof · February 20th, 2008, 12:10 PM

Hi all!
I think this is my first post ever, I´m from the still-photography world where you do not put linear polarizers in front of autofocus lenses,is it different on video cameras?? My EX-1 is due tomorrow, I have 77mm B+W Kasemann circular polarizer for the Hasselblad lenses, would be great if I could use this for the EX-1 as well...

Ryan Avery · February 20th, 2008, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Magnus Eklof

Hi all!
I think this is my first post ever, I´m from the still-photography world where you do not put linear polarizers in front of autofocus lenses,is it different on video cameras?? My EX-1 is due tomorrow, I have 77mm B+W Kasemann circular polarizer for the Hasselblad lenses, would be great if I could use this for the EX-1 as well...

Magnus,

While you do not need a circular polarizer for virtually all video cameras on the market today, you will be fine using the B+W filter you have on your camera. I have tested them and they fit fine under the hood. Of course it will be more difficult to turn with the hood installed.

Ryan Avery
Schneider Optics

Craig Hollenback · February 20th, 2008, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul Cronin

After trying all the brands on my Canon A1 I am now using B+W UV double coated with excellent results. It comes in 77 mm. I have one coming with my EX1. The 4mm brass ring with front threads retail is $79

I use B+W filters and I have been very happy with the quality....even for our Canon SLR's the B+W filters are much better than Canon's best.
Craig

December 23rd, 2007, 02:25 PM	#32
John Hess New Boot Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 19	Tiffen I bought a Tiffen clear lens for the EX1 and the lens hood would not fit over it. So I did the unthinkable... I filed down the edges of the filter... and sure enough, the lens hood barely makes it over. Threads still good too... I attached a 77-72mm stepdown ring (with the hood off of course) and everything is dandy.

December 23rd, 2007, 04:20 PM	#33
Graeme Fullick Major Player Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Newcastle, Australia Posts: 337	Keith, Hoya Pro 1 Digital Circular polariser does work - its just a little hard to turn. It is much lower profile than the other Hoyas - which as you said will not fit. __________________ Graeme

January 9th, 2008, 07:06 PM	#38
John McCully Major Player Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: South Island, New Zealand Posts: 609 Images: 2	Linear Polarizer Can anyone recommend a linear polarizing filter that fits the EX1 without removing the hood other than to adjust. I take it the Tiffen 77MM LOW-LIGHT LINEAR POLARIZER Item Number: 77LLPOL is too fat. Thanks…

January 10th, 2008, 03:35 AM	#39
Paul Kellett Trustee Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bristol UK Posts: 1,273	I found a Hama clear lens,77mm,screws straight on and hood goes back on no problem. __________________ Round 2 GH5,FZ2000

February 20th, 2008, 08:15 AM	#40
Piotr Wozniacki Inner Circle Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Poland Posts: 4,086	Just wanted to make sure whether the HOYA PRO1 Super HMC filter (ring 3 mm thick, according to the description on webpage) will fit under the EX1's lens hood. Can anybody confirm? Thanks. __________________ Sony PXW-FS7 \| DaVinci Resolve Studio; Magix Vegas Pro; i7-5960X CPU; 64 GB RAM; 2x GTX 1080 8GB GPU; Decklink 4K Extreme 12G; 4x 3TB WD Black in RAID 0; 1TB M.2 NVMe cache drive

December 22nd, 2007, 04:51 PM	#31
Keith Rollinson Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Greenfield, MA usa Posts: 167	also to confirm w/ what I've got working or not w/ the lens hood: - the Hoya 77mm "Both Sides Coated" UV WORKS - the Hoya 77mm "Pro1 Digital Protector" (clear) WORKS - the Hoya 77mm "Cir-Polarizing" DOES NOT WORK (too thick a bezel) Keith

December 23rd, 2007, 04:44 PM	#34
Craig Seeman Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Brooklyn, NY, USA Posts: 3,841	Just got the B+W 66-1001705 Clear Glass from Adorama. Fits Perfectly. No problem at all getting the lens hood on. They also have the Hoya Pro 1 Digital Protector clear in stock.

December 24th, 2007, 10:57 AM	#35
Keith Rollinson Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Greenfield, MA usa Posts: 167	Hi Graeme, Thanks for that -- I'll try to trade my non Pro1 for a Pro1. Of course, w/ the lens hood attached it makes adjustment of the circular filter a little difficult...

December 24th, 2007, 12:57 PM	#36
Clark Peters Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Manhattan, Kansas Posts: 123	Can you reach inside the hood to adjust a polarizing filter, or do you have to take the hood off? Pete

February 20th, 2008, 12:10 PM	#41
Magnus Eklof Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sweden Posts: 33	Linear Polarazier, a no no? Hi all! I think this is my first post ever, I´m from the still-photography world where you do not put linear polarizers in front of autofocus lenses,is it different on video cameras?? My EX-1 is due tomorrow, I have 77mm B+W Kasemann circular polarizer for the Hasselblad lenses, would be great if I could use this for the EX-1 as well...