SX10-IS and SX1-IS Filters

[corkyg]

So far, I have given Canon's SX10-IS a pretty good trial. I have taken over 1000 pictures with it and it was my sole camera on a recent trip to South Africa.

One of the things I missed was not being able to use a standard filter or circuler polarizer with it.

Then, last month, I did a little research and found that a small company called Lensmate was busy developing an adapter that would accept any standard 58mm threaded filter.

Since both the SX10 and SX1 come with a lens hood that uses a typical interrupted thread mount, that made sense to me.

I emailed Lensmate and got a prompt reply and was able to pre-order the adapter ring for the SX10 and SX1. I have not yet had a chance to fuklly check out how a circular polarizer works with the SX10, but here is how it works:

LM1

Immediately below the SX10-IS is the 58mm Lensmate adapter ring. It mounts to the camera with a 1/4 turn using the interrupted thread for the hood. Below the ring is a standard 58mm circular polarizer. It threads directly onto the previously cited adapter ring.

Here is the completed assembly:

LM2

The SX10 lens cap does not fit the 58mm filter, but a standard 58mm EF lens cap does.

This little ring is going to add a lot of capability to this fine P&S camera that masquerades as a pseudo DSLR.

For more info on Lensmate, just Google that name.

 

[andylawcc]

cool

 

[KingstonU]

I'm a learning noob that seriously looking at this camera. You say this ring adds a lot of capability to it? What does this lens do for it? Allow to to take better photos in direct sunlight?

 

[twistedlogic]

I believe corkyg's mod allows for mounting filters on the end of his SX10.

That would include using:
- Circular Polarizers (Reduce Glare, Improve Saturation)
- Neutral Density (Extend Exposure Time)
- UV / Haze (Protect front element, Reduce UV/haze).

 

[PurdueRy]

Originally posted by: twistedlogic
I believe corkyg's mod allows for mounting filters on the end of his SX10.

That would include using:
- Circular Polarizers (Reduce Glare, Improve Saturation)
- Neutral Density (Extend Exposure Time)
- UV / Haze (Protect front element, Reduce UV/haze).

Digital cameras are not susceptable to UV.

 

[corkyg]

Originally posted by: PurdueRy
Digital cameras are not susceptable to UV.

Well, I never mentioned any specific filters, but - any threaded 58mm filter or effects lens (stars, prisms, etc.) - yeah - even colored filters, and be used. All I use is the circular polarizer. Here in Arizona, even cameras sometimes need sunglasses.

 

[PurdueRy]

Originally posted by: corkyg

Originally posted by: PurdueRy
Digital cameras are not susceptable to UV.

Well, I never mentioned any specific filters, but - any threaded 58mm filter or effects lens (stars, prisms, etc.) - yeah - even colored filters, and be used. All I use is the circular polarizer. Here in Arizona, even cameras sometimes need sunglasses.

I wasn't referring to any of your claims. Just twisted logic's post that UV/Haze will reduce UV/Haze. It won't because a UV filter is essentially built into any digital camera inherently.