Rifle Scopes Camera Lens Filter as Scope Cap

[wakajawaka]

I rummaged through my camera stuff and came up with this.

Maybe not ideal but the front element has protection till I can get a flip up.

 

[saryan]

Re: Camera Lens Filter as Scope Cap

Good idea. Didn't think of using one of those.

 

[Irish Sitka]

Re: Camera Lens Filter as Scope Cap

That is a great idea.
Going to give it a try.
Thanks.

 

[Mr.Maim]

Re: Camera Lens Filter as Scope Cap

I was actually thinking of using a polarizing filter on mine to both increase contrast and protect the front element. I've done this on my cameras for... well, forever.

Good info here for those that are unfamilliar with a polarizing filter:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polarizing_filter_(photography)

 

[wakajawaka]

Re: Camera Lens Filter as Scope Cap

I had thought of a polarizing filter or possibly a Y2 but most of my filters are 55mm or 49mm. Lucky to find the one I did.

 

[Mr.Maim]

Re: Camera Lens Filter as Scope Cap

B&H Photo has sizes from 25mm to 138mm.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/buy/Polarizer/ci/115/N/4277997899

The trick is figuring out exactly the correct size for a given rifle optic since I'm assuming that the thread pitch for rifle optics is the same as is for standard SLR camera lenses.

 

[biner626]

Re: Camera Lens Filter as Scope Cap

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: dead-bird</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I rummaged through my camera stuff and came up with this.

Maybe not ideal but the front element has protection till I can get a flip up.

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I'm assuming you have a 10-50x60 Sightron there. 62mm UV filter fits? Where did you get the lens shade? I was just looking at this yesterday because the flips on the Sightron suck ass. Thanks for the info!

 

[Joel989]

Re: Camera Lens Filter as Scope Cap

The idea for the polarizing filter is great.

 

[m1match]

Re: Camera Lens Filter as Scope Cap

The issue I would have with a polarizing filter is it significantly cuts light transmission. If I remember right, in a camera it reduces the light about 2 f stops.