Filters Hi all,can anyone say what size of UV filters does this canon sx30is use?58mm or 67mm? do you need an adapter to use external filters?
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I have the same question. I believe the guide talks using and adapter (FA-DC67A) for attaching a 67mm filter but this not necessary means that the filter fo this camera is a 67mm. Every where they do offer a 58mm lens for this camera. Isn't it true?
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The reason people are saying 58mm is the after market adapters are in 58mm and the Canon adapter is 67mm. I have two 58mm after market adapters and keep a 58mm UV filter on my lens. Lens Mate makes the better one of the two I have, I had to do some custom fitting on the cheaper one I just received, but it does work. I have not experienced any vignet problem with the filters, but when I added a lens hood I do have it. I have not tried the Canon adapter and since my filters are already 58mm probably won't, but I would like to just so I can compare them.
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Thank you very much for your thorough explanation of this issue. I've been struggling with it since purchasing the camera and had been thinking of returning it. I will follow your recommendations re: purchasing the filter & adapter.
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Thanks to BruceH! I ordered a set of lenses and filters that say they're for the Canon SX30is, thinking if an adapter were needed it would be either mentioned or included. Should've read this first! They're all 52mm, and none of them fit. Looks like I'll be returning them and starting over with the recommended adapter.
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I do a lot of macro photography, mostly miniature orchids. To get the real potential out of the SX30 You need a get a few things, filters being one of them.The adapter FA-DC67A allows for variety of improvements. I have added the following, both from a company that has really impressed me with the customer service they provide. 1st up is Digital Concepts +1 +2 +4 +10 Close-Up Macro Filter Set with Pouch (67mm) and they fit exceptionally well in the adapter without adding much weight. Next is the 3-filter system also available from Davis max. It has a small hard shell leatherette box with a Daylight, Circular Polarizer and a UV filter. I do a lot of macro photography, mostly miniature orchids. To get the real potential out of the SX30 You need a get a few things, filters being one of them.The adapter FA-DC67A allows for variety of improvements. I have added the following, both from a company that has really impressed me with the customer service they provide. 1st up is Digital Concepts +1 +2 +4 +10 Close-Up Macro Filter Set with Pouch (67mm) and they fit exceptionally well in the adapter without adding much weight. Next is the 3-filter system also available... » Read More I do a lot of macro photography, mostly miniature orchids. To get the real potential out of the SX30 You need a get a few things, filters being one of them.The adapter FA-DC67A allows for variety of improvements. I have added the following, both from a company that has really impressed me with the customer service they provide. 1st up is Digital Concepts +1 +2 +4 +10 Close-Up Macro Filter Set with Pouch (67mm) and they fit exceptionally well in the adapter without adding much weight. Next is the 3-filter system also available from Davis max. It has a small hard shell leatherette box with a Daylight, Circular Polarizer and a UV filter. « Show Less
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I'm getting really confused over this matter. Some people say its 58mm, some say 67mm. I would really appreciate if someone really help us out on this issue. Thanks
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67mm. Yes. Page 35 of the Getting Started manual (shipped in box) says that the filter adapter FA-DC67A is required for attaching a 67mm filter. I received this camera for Christmas and I have the guide in front of me right now.
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I am using a 52mm UV filter on this camera. No problem. With a rubber hood there is a vignet problem at wide-angle. I ordered a 52mm to 67mm ring and a 67mm hood to take care of it.Great camera!
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No, the SX40 is 52mm so if you want to use a 58mm filter then you require and adapter that is 52mm thread on the end that attaches to the camera and 58mm thread on the other end to attach the 58mm filter. As for this particular item that you are looking at I did buy it for the filter only as the lens isn't very good, its a definite you get what you pay for thing. However Goja sells the adapter by itself and its pretty cheap, I bought an adapter for each filter I own because if you torque this even a bit too much it gets stuck to the lens and well that can mess up a shoot if you are required to changed filters for any reason or if the lens gets scratched and you want to replace it.
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I could not find the filter size in any of the Canon documentation. On a forum I read it is a bayonet mount, which means you need a converter to fit filters. The converter I found - which support my initial idea it has not filter thread, but bayonet: Filter Adapter FA-DC67A (Compatible with Canon 67mm Filters: Circular Polarizing PL-C B, Protect Filter). So with this bayonet-to-filter adapter you can use 67 mm filters. The adapter costs 22 USD at Adorama; 26.50 USD on Amazon, but you can buy a fake one of Bower: http://www.amazon.com/Bower-FA-DC67A-Adapter-PowerShot-Digital/dp/B0057G2TH4/ I would go for the Bower and then add a nice 67 mm UV and a 67 mm polarizing filter (if you like punchy blue skies).
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Use protection filter only, Basically all essential kits are no using and no fit for sx40 lens in my experience.
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The filter thread seems to be standard. I bought a stock 58mm UV filter, and it fit perfectly. You will need a new lens cap; the original won't fit on a 58mm filter. Also, if you currently use a lens hood, it won't fit either.
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These adapters can be used to attach a filter to most any camera lens, IF the lens is threaded for use of filters, and IF the filter diameter is larger than the diameter of the lens. You will need to check to see if the SX30 has these filter threads. I just looked on the Canon website and it does appear that the SX30 does accept filters, however the lens diameter may be LARGER than your 55mm filter. If that is the case, you will need step-down adapters, rather than these step-up adapters. You will need to be careful if you use step-down adapters, however because the adapters may cause vignetting. That is, the adapters may keep light from the corners of your photo, giving you a tunnel-vision effect.
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Thank you so much for the information. I bought some 58mm filters and an adapter and have held them in front. I will look for some 37mm so I can do your workaround. Thank you for the information.
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If I recall correctly the Canon EF-S 18-55mm kit lens takes 58mm filters. Usually the front of the lens lists the filter diameter.
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Your 55mm lens will require a 58mm filter size and your 300mm lens will require a 77mm filter size, both can be found here on amazon
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I bought the kit last year. Adapter, filters and cap work fine in the Canon SX40 HS. The ruber hood does not, as cuts the corners in 24 mm lens setting. I am very satisfied with this kit. Excellent cost/benefit.
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Yes a UV filter will fit. 77mm is the size. I use a UV on all my lenses and have done so for 40+ years. With the 11-18mm super-wide I do not experience any vignetting with the filter. Vignetting is darkening in the corners of your pictures. All superwides are vulnerable. I really like this lens.For all specs go to: http://store.sony.com/WFS/SNYUS/en_US/-/USD/-zid27-SAL1118/cat-27-catid-All-Alpha-DSLR-Lenses?k_id=_kenshoo_clickid_&kpid;=SAL1118&adparam;=sem73pla&XID;=O:SAL1118:dg_gglsrch:pla&cagpspn;=pla&gclid;=CKL1vvGW58ACFbRzMgod7gYAhw
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I could not find the filter size in any of the Canon documentation. On a forum I read it is a bayonet mount, which means you need a converter to fit filters.The converter I found - which support my initial idea it has not filter thread, but bayonet: Filter Adapter FA-DC67A (Compatible with Canon 67mm Filters: Circular Polarizing PL-C B, Protect Filter).So with this bayonet-to-filter adapter you can use 67 mm filters. The adapter costs 22 USD at Adorama; 26.50 USD on Amazon, but you can buy a fake one of Bower:Lens Tube Adapter 67mm for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS SX60 HS SX50 HS SX40 HS SX30 IS SX20 IS SX10 IS SX1 ISI would go for the Bower and then add a nice 67 mm UV and a 67 mm polarizing filter (if you like punchy blue skies). I could not find the filter size in any of the Canon documentation. On a forum I read it is a bayonet mount, which means you need a converter to fit filters.The converter I found - which support my initial idea it has not filter thread, but bayonet: Filter Adapter FA-DC67A (Compatible with Canon 67mm Filters: Circular Polarizing PL-C B, Protect Filter).So with this bayonet-to-filter adapter you can use 67 mm filters. The adapter costs 22 USD at Adorama; 26.50 USD on Amazon, but you can buy a fake one of Bower:Lens... » Read More I could not find the filter size in any of the Canon documentation. On a forum I read it is a bayonet mount, which means you need a converter to fit filters.The converter I found - which support my initial idea it has not filter thread, but bayonet: Filter Adapter FA-DC67A (Compatible with Canon 67mm Filters: Circular Polarizing PL-C B, Protect Filter).So with this bayonet-to-filter adapter you can use 67 mm filters. The adapter costs 22 USD at Adorama; 26.50 USD on Amazon, but you can buy a fake one of Bower:Lens Tube Adapter 67mm for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS SX60 HS SX50 HS SX40 HS SX30 IS SX20 IS SX10 IS SX1 ISI would go for the Bower and then add a nice 67 mm UV and a 67 mm polarizing filter (if you like punchy blue skies). « Show Less
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No, unfortunately the SX1IS does not have threads for filters. There is an adapter sold by Lensmateonline dot com for around $15. It enables you to use 58mm filters.
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I bought it for my Canon SX40 and it works perfectly, but I'm not sure if the SX50 lens diameter is larger. This set does come with an adapter ring that fit snugly on my Canon SX40 which allows placement of the filters and you can also stack the filters and/or add the lens hood. I mainly just use the lens hood without filters as UV filters are a bit controversial on their protection vs image quality loss on poor glass. So sometimes I'll remove the UV and just use the Hood for bright days and it works nicely, but make sure you zoom out just a tad with this hood on or you get vignetting or see the edges of the hood in the corners of the photo unless you zoom out just a tad I bought it for my Canon SX40 and it works perfectly, but I'm not sure if the SX50 lens diameter is larger. This set does come with an adapter ring that fit snugly on my Canon SX40 which allows placement of the filters and you can also stack the filters and/or add the lens hood. I mainly just use the lens hood without filters as UV filters are a bit controversial on their protection vs image quality loss on poor glass. So sometimes I'll remove the UV and just use the Hood for bright days and it works nicely, but make sure you zoom out just a tad with this hood on or you get vignetting or... » Read More I bought it for my Canon SX40 and it works perfectly, but I'm not sure if the SX50 lens diameter is larger. This set does come with an adapter ring that fit snugly on my Canon SX40 which allows placement of the filters and you can also stack the filters and/or add the lens hood. I mainly just use the lens hood without filters as UV filters are a bit controversial on their protection vs image quality loss on poor glass. So sometimes I'll remove the UV and just use the Hood for bright days and it works nicely, but make sure you zoom out just a tad with this hood on or you get vignetting or see the edges of the hood in the corners of the photo unless you zoom out just a tad « Show Less
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It is not a mateer of whether the filter lenses fit the camera. WQhat matters is whether the LENS in use will take the size of the filter mount. Many more popular Canon lenses (and other makes too) now are made to accept 58mm filters. If so, a 58mm set of filters will work. Other sizes are also available, and there are also up and down adapters, which will convert a 58mm lens front to, for example, a 62mm. I do this with a polarizing filter I bought years ago for a 62mm telephoto lens.I hope this will help the customer.
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I don't own an SX, but the filter size is typically written on the front of the lens. Should be a number followed by a circle with a line through it. If it says 58, you're good to go.
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I purchased the polorizer on AMAZON. Here is the info Opteka 58mm High Definition² Multi-Coated Circular Polarizing Glass Filter Sold by: 47th Street Photo As for the UV filter I just used one that I had on another Canon camera . As long as its 58mm it will fit. Don' t forget too you will need to get a pinch style lens cap with a long cord on it. This way you never lose the cord. Hope this info helps.