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Series VII(7) slip-on adapter size?
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I recently purchased an older lens (8 1/2" Calumet-Ilex Caltar in Ilex #3 shutter) without threaded front barrel, which has the outer diameter 2" - I'd like to get lenshood and be able to use filters; it looks that my only option is to use slip-on adapter; but which size? Since Series VI(6) size is obviously too small and Series VIII(8) adapter (which I own) too large, I've been thinking that maybe Series VII(7) adapter would be a match? Could anyone confirm whether some kind of Series VII slip-on/push-on adapter could possibly work? Any other inexpensive filter holder/lenshood accessory suitable for this kind of lens? I don't want to invest into compendium hood because the cost and size; the lens is used primarily on 4x5 field camera. Thanks for advice in advance. Regards Dave |
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Series VII(7) slip-on adapter size?
"davidl" wrote in message
... Hello, I recently purchased an older lens (8 1/2" Calumet-Ilex Caltar in Ilex #3 shutter) without threaded front barrel, which has the outer diameter 2" - I'd like to get lenshood and be able to use filters; it looks that my only option is to use slip-on adapter; but which size? [...] At this moment I have in my hands exactly what you want: a Kodak brand series VII (7) slip on series adapter that has a 2" ID to slip over a nominal 2" OD lens. That said, I think you will be better off finding the same 2" size (VII series) that steps up to a larger filter/hood size, but that's a personal preference. (In fact, the one I have here is VII to VIII and has a large VIII hood. Very handy things. (It's funny but I was just about to pack it up for the day.) I'll bet if you check e-bay, searching properly, you will find a few. Hope this helps. jjs |
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Series VII(7) slip-on adapter size?
"davidl" wrote in message
... Hello, I recently purchased an older lens (8 1/2" Calumet-Ilex Caltar in Ilex #3 shutter) without threaded front barrel, which has the outer diameter 2" - I'd like to get lenshood and be able to use filters; it looks that my only option is to use slip-on adapter; but which size? [...] At this moment I have in my hands exactly what you want: a Kodak brand series VII (7) slip on series adapter that has a 2" ID to slip over a nominal 2" OD lens. That said, I think you will be better off finding the same 2" size (VII series) that steps up to a larger filter/hood size, but that's a personal preference. (In fact, the one I have here is VII to VIII and has a large VIII hood. Very handy things. (It's funny but I was just about to pack it up for the day.) I'll bet if you check e-bay, searching properly, you will find a few. Hope this helps. jjs |
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Series VII(7) slip-on adapter size?
"jjs" wrote in message
... "davidl" wrote in message ... Hello, I recently purchased an older lens (8 1/2" Calumet-Ilex Caltar in Ilex #3 shutter) without threaded front barrel, which has the outer diameter 2" - I'd like to get lenshood and be able to use filters; it looks that my only option is to use slip-on adapter; but which size? [...] At this moment I have in my hands exactly what you want: a Kodak brand series VII (7) slip on series adapter that has a 2" ID to slip over a nominal 2" OD lens. That said, I think you will be better off finding the same 2" size (VII series) that steps up to a larger filter/hood size, but that's a personal preference. (In fact, the one I have here is VII to VIII and has a large VIII hood. Very handy things. (It's funny but I was just about to pack it up for the day.) I'll bet if you check e-bay, searching properly, you will find a few. Hope this helps. jjs Thanks for quick response, jjs. this is kind of information I exactly needed - now I know what to look for. I've been searching eBay frequently, but until now I didn't know whether it would fit my lens or not... I have plenty of Series VIII(8) accessories including the Kodak hood; I saw step-up adapters Series VII-VIII which I'll try to get then as well so I don't have to buy all the stuff all over again. Regards Dave |
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Series VII(7) slip-on adapter size?
"jjs" wrote in message
... "davidl" wrote in message ... Hello, I recently purchased an older lens (8 1/2" Calumet-Ilex Caltar in Ilex #3 shutter) without threaded front barrel, which has the outer diameter 2" - I'd like to get lenshood and be able to use filters; it looks that my only option is to use slip-on adapter; but which size? [...] At this moment I have in my hands exactly what you want: a Kodak brand series VII (7) slip on series adapter that has a 2" ID to slip over a nominal 2" OD lens. That said, I think you will be better off finding the same 2" size (VII series) that steps up to a larger filter/hood size, but that's a personal preference. (In fact, the one I have here is VII to VIII and has a large VIII hood. Very handy things. (It's funny but I was just about to pack it up for the day.) I'll bet if you check e-bay, searching properly, you will find a few. Hope this helps. jjs Thanks for quick response, jjs. this is kind of information I exactly needed - now I know what to look for. I've been searching eBay frequently, but until now I didn't know whether it would fit my lens or not... I have plenty of Series VIII(8) accessories including the Kodak hood; I saw step-up adapters Series VII-VIII which I'll try to get then as well so I don't have to buy all the stuff all over again. Regards Dave |
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Series VII(7) slip-on adapter size?
"davidl" wrote in message
... Thanks for quick response, jjs. this is kind of information I exactly needed - now I know what to look for. [...] I have plenty of Series VIII(8) accessories including the Kodak hood; I saw step-up adapters Series VII-VIII which I'll try to get then as well so I don't have to buy all the stuff all over again. My pleasure.Sometimes Usenet really does work. By the way, the following current eBay item is _not_ what I have. Mine doesn't have the 'tabs'. It is a solid unit. I cannot vouch for the integrity of those 'tab' designs. http://makeashorterlink.com/?A160222F8 |
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Series VII(7) slip-on adapter size?
"davidl" wrote in message
... Thanks for quick response, jjs. this is kind of information I exactly needed - now I know what to look for. [...] I have plenty of Series VIII(8) accessories including the Kodak hood; I saw step-up adapters Series VII-VIII which I'll try to get then as well so I don't have to buy all the stuff all over again. My pleasure.Sometimes Usenet really does work. By the way, the following current eBay item is _not_ what I have. Mine doesn't have the 'tabs'. It is a solid unit. I cannot vouch for the integrity of those 'tab' designs. http://makeashorterlink.com/?A160222F8 |
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Series VII(7) slip-on adapter size?
"jjs" wrote in message
... "davidl" wrote in message ... Thanks for quick response, jjs. this is kind of information I exactly needed - now I know what to look for. [...] I have plenty of Series VIII(8) accessories including the Kodak hood; I saw step-up adapters Series VII-VIII which I'll try to get then as well so I don't have to buy all the stuff all over again. My pleasure.Sometimes Usenet really does work. By the way, the following current eBay item is _not_ what I have. Mine doesn't have the 'tabs'. It is a solid unit. I cannot vouch for the integrity of those 'tab' designs. http://makeashorterlink.com/?A160222F8 Thanks for that link - I've seen this adapter earlier and even asked the seller (he relisted the item at least once) a question about the inner diameter of the tabs - it's 1 3/4" so not good. BTW, the overall design with tabs is not too bad - I use it on 12" Comm.Ektar. The Caltar lens I got is really in the nice shape and with immaculate coating - so I'd like to at least protect it with filter and hood - this is particularly needed because I have it for outdoor use. I'll take either solid or tabbed design - whatever I'll be able to find... Regards Dave |
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Series VII(7) slip-on adapter size?
"jjs" wrote in message
... "davidl" wrote in message ... Thanks for quick response, jjs. this is kind of information I exactly needed - now I know what to look for. [...] I have plenty of Series VIII(8) accessories including the Kodak hood; I saw step-up adapters Series VII-VIII which I'll try to get then as well so I don't have to buy all the stuff all over again. My pleasure.Sometimes Usenet really does work. By the way, the following current eBay item is _not_ what I have. Mine doesn't have the 'tabs'. It is a solid unit. I cannot vouch for the integrity of those 'tab' designs. http://makeashorterlink.com/?A160222F8 Thanks for that link - I've seen this adapter earlier and even asked the seller (he relisted the item at least once) a question about the inner diameter of the tabs - it's 1 3/4" so not good. BTW, the overall design with tabs is not too bad - I use it on 12" Comm.Ektar. The Caltar lens I got is really in the nice shape and with immaculate coating - so I'd like to at least protect it with filter and hood - this is particularly needed because I have it for outdoor use. I'll take either solid or tabbed design - whatever I'll be able to find... Regards Dave |
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Series VII(7) slip-on adapter size?
"jjs" wrote in message ... "davidl" wrote in message ... Thanks for quick response, jjs. this is kind of information I exactly needed - now I know what to look for. [...] I have plenty of Series VIII(8) accessories including the Kodak hood; I saw step-up adapters Series VII-VIII which I'll try to get then as well so I don't have to buy all the stuff all over again. My pleasure.Sometimes Usenet really does work. By the way, the following current eBay item is _not_ what I have. Mine doesn't have the 'tabs'. It is a solid unit. I cannot vouch for the integrity of those 'tab' designs. http://makeashorterlink.com/?A160222F8 The tabbed ring like the one pictured by the link, is the standard form for push-on adaptors. The solid ones are probably thread adaptors. Push-on adaptors came in a wide variety of sizes. The Series VII from 1-11/16" (42.5mm) to 2" (50.5mm) total 6 sizes. The Series VIII from 2-1/16" (52.0mm) to 2-5/8" (67.0mm) total 9 sizes. The sizes within each group are not evenly spaced. An adaptor which is _slightly_ too large may be adjusted by bending the tabs to fit. For larger lenses Kodak sold a clamp-on wooden holder for 4x4" glass filters or gelatin filters in holders. Tiffen and others sold similar push-on adaptors which have compatible threads with the Kodak ones. The adaptors came with a retaining ring but if you use it with a screw-in lens shade the shade acts as the retainer. There are some modern "compendium" adaptors that will fit these lenses but they are expensive. -- --- Richard Knoppow Los Angeles, CA, USA |
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