How do I bodge a filter ring? URGENT

havoc · 03-09-2008, 7:13 AM

Just bought an FS100 to discover it doesn't have a filter-thread on it!

All I want to do (for now) is fit a skylight/UV filter to protect the lens...any advice on how to do it? I've seen a vid on youtube by an American which suggests buying what appears to be a 34-37 step-up and masking-taping it to the camera, but he only shows it in-situ, which isn't very clear.

For info, the width of the front of the camera is:-
Outside-to-outside = 41mm
Inside 'lip' to inside 'lip' = 34mm

I need to do it ASAP as I need to order parts and I go on holiday on Saturday!

Thanks very much,

Martin

daz4590 · 03-09-2008, 9:45 AM

hey mate, i got a FS100 a couple of weeks ago and I see the same problem. However I' not totally sure what is required and why?

Is it that dust can get in the lens? I can't see any way in really.