cheap filter case -- will this work?

rpriedhorsky · 03-24-2009, 04:51 PM

I have a circular polarizer that came in a hard plastic case. Inside is some cheap plastic to hold the filter in place, but it's not the right size and the filter rattles around.

Can I remove the plastic innards and add cloth padding, say from a microfiber cleaning rag, to hold the filter in place?

Reid

rburgoss · 03-25-2009, 07:21 AM

Better to get a large foam sponge from any supermarket and cut thin slices (about 1/4th inch thick) from it and about the size of your filter's hard case. It will not only keep filters from rattling and shaking, but will also stay in place always. A piece of cloth (any kind) will most likely get out of place easily.

Wheatfield · 03-25-2009, 07:49 AM

Why bother at all?

rburgoss · 03-25-2009, 09:37 AM

Originally posted by Wheatfield

Why bother at all?

I guess the op is like me. I simply hate rattles, especially if I cannot pinpoint the source.

rpriedhorsky · 03-25-2009, 09:57 PM

Originally posted by rburgoss

Better to get a large foam sponge from any supermarket and cut thin slices (about 1/4th inch thick) from it and about the size of your filter's hard case. It will not only keep filters from rattling and shaking, but will also stay in place always. A piece of cloth (any kind) will most likely get out of place easily.

Good point. I was thinking about damage to the filter coatings. Will a sponge scratch them? Assuming I can hold it in place OK, what about a microfiber rag (I have a monitor cleaning kit that came with a microfiber cloth that sure seems a lot like the cloths my FW uses for dusting).

Originally posted by Wheatfield

Why bother at all?

I guess I'm not sure how to respond to this one... like rburgoss suggests, I don't like the rattle, and I also worry about the filter being damaged if it isn't held in place.

03-24-2009, 04:51 PM	#1
rpriedhorsky Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 210	cheap filter case -- will this work? I have a circular polarizer that came in a hard plastic case. Inside is some cheap plastic to hold the filter in place, but it's not the right size and the filter rattles around. Can I remove the plastic innards and add cloth padding, say from a microfiber cleaning rag, to hold the filter in place? Reid

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03-25-2009, 07:21 AM	#2
rburgoss Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: San Jose, Costa Rica Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 972	Better to get a large foam sponge from any supermarket and cut thin slices (about 1/4th inch thick) from it and about the size of your filter's hard case. It will not only keep filters from rattling and shaking, but will also stay in place always. A piece of cloth (any kind) will most likely get out of place easily.

03-25-2009, 07:49 AM	#3
Wheatfield Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The wheatfields of Canada Posts: 15,981	Why bother at all?

03-25-2009, 09:37 AM	#4
rburgoss Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: San Jose, Costa Rica Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 972	Originally posted by Wheatfield Why bother at all? I guess the op is like me. I simply hate rattles, especially if I cannot pinpoint the source.

03-25-2009, 09:57 PM	#5
rpriedhorsky Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 210 Original Poster	Originally posted by rburgoss Better to get a large foam sponge from any supermarket and cut thin slices (about 1/4th inch thick) from it and about the size of your filter's hard case. It will not only keep filters from rattling and shaking, but will also stay in place always. A piece of cloth (any kind) will most likely get out of place easily. Good point. I was thinking about damage to the filter coatings. Will a sponge scratch them? Assuming I can hold it in place OK, what about a microfiber rag (I have a monitor cleaning kit that came with a microfiber cloth that sure seems a lot like the cloths my FW uses for dusting). Originally posted by Wheatfield Why bother at all? I guess I'm not sure how to respond to this one... like rburgoss suggests, I don't like the rattle, and I also worry about the filter being damaged if it isn't held in place.