What can I do to remove the polarizing filter? It turns but does not unscrew.
507725
im not really sure. But you have to remember that is a telephoto lens and I believe the manufacturer placed that in there for outdoor shots. It will automatically filter the bright blue sky....
1596998
you might want to unscrew the filter unit from the tap where you have more leverage to remove the filter
1971154
Not sure about question, a oil filter wrench will help unscrew if its stuck, other wise a good grip should unscrew without a problem
448749
Press and hold the metal wick holder down (springy) and twist. It should unscrew then.
1250305
It is a little tricky. Try this - Insert the filter neck into the socket and rotate the filter backward (clockwise) until you feel a slight click then rotate counterclockwise (lefty loosey, righty tighty). It should seat with no problem. If not, you may have a stripped thread in the socket. Good luck.
177078
Interesting. My filter unscrews quite easily. Perhaps give it a better tug. Good luck.
936022
The cap comes off, I unscrew it, take out the filer and wash the parts in the dish washer. not the filter
294863
Try to put it into warm water for a while and then try to unscrew it. Good luck.
590840
I haven't had that issue - I can usually twist it out with my fingers and place the new filter in in no time. Maybe the filter housing (the thing that the filter sits in) needs to be changed or is defective.
2199778
I have had three of these, and they all seem to develop this problem. I've used a pressurized can blower ( as in wine saver) to clean it, and that works for awhile. Other than assisting with fingers to open the lens cover, I haven't found any other solution. K
64540
Throw it. When you can't find it, it's fixed. No actually, I have never had one last long enough to deplete that tiny integrated battery which can't be replaced anyway. I guess just replace the filter every couple months and press on without the light...
1082089
If my filter is extremely hard to take apart, I use a rubber mallet and tap the housing that screws on in a counter clockwise direction and it starts to unscrew. When repacing the filter use silicone grease to lubricate the O-rings.
2247080
You would need to remove the "cell" and then the filter is exposed. Try using a small screwdriver or knife, slide into filter, lift up and out.
48183
Ummm. Not sure I understand the question. It's a glass filter, not a polarizing filter, so there shouldn't be a part that turns. Besides that, on my Canon cameras, the tulip attaches to the lens, not to the filter.
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I have found that when I have had difficultly removing something that uses the threads on a lens or other filter on the lens, wrap your hand around the end of the lens for several minutes and use the heat from your hand to expand the lens or protective filter. Then try to unscrew the adapter from the lens. I have used this technique to remove my polarizer several times when it has been difficult to remove. Remember that the threads on the adapter are plastic and very fine and can be crossed easily. The adapter does not need to be tight to hold the weight of the light ring. Good luck and enjoy the macro world. It is amazing what you can see. I have found that when I have had difficultly removing something that uses the threads on a lens or other filter on the lens, wrap your hand around the end of the lens for several minutes and use the heat from your hand to expand the lens or protective filter. Then try to unscrew the adapter from the lens. I have used this technique to remove my polarizer several times when it has been difficult to remove. Remember that the threads on the adapter are plastic and very fine and can be crossed easily. The adapter does not need to be tight to hold the weight of the light ring. Good luck and... » Read More I have found that when I have had difficultly removing something that uses the threads on a lens or other filter on the lens, wrap your hand around the end of the lens for several minutes and use the heat from your hand to expand the lens or protective filter. Then try to unscrew the adapter from the lens. I have used this technique to remove my polarizer several times when it has been difficult to remove. Remember that the threads on the adapter are plastic and very fine and can be crossed easily. The adapter does not need to be tight to hold the weight of the light ring. Good luck and enjoy the macro world. It is amazing what you can see. « Show Less
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Counter clockwise is the correct way to remove the filter. I would stop into a camera shop and let them look at it. They may have better insight by having it in their hands.
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Use the tip of a ballpoint pen in the hole next to the red light indicating clean the filter. Takes a few seconds and the red light goes off. I haven't had a problem with this. Janice