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Re: [OM] OM Bellows Questions

Subject: Re: [OM] OM Bellows Questions
From: Wayne Harridge <wayneharridge@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Fri, 09 Jan 2009 13:21:57 +1100



> Chuck Norcutt <chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 
> Still, it bothers me that the thread pitch seems extremely fine for a 
> filter thread and it especially bothers me that this doesn't seem to be 
> documented anywhere.
>

Series threads may be a finer pitch than the .75mm used for "normal" filters - 
anyone know for sure ?

> Furthermore, while it might be convenient to have 
> another filter mount ring for use with a reversed lens there's no reason 
> 
> you can't have your 49mm filters installed on the front of the lens even 
> 
> though the lens is reversed.  The bellows connecting ring fits easily 
> over my 49mm filters.
> 

I suppose there might be some reason to have the filter at the other end of the 
lens, can't think what for though.

...Wayne

Wayne Harridge

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