That sounds like bad news Wayne, I
Was able to order a 52mm lens adapter and a few filter adapters from an Oz
supplier , fingers crossed.
…Wayne
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> On 4 Jan 2022, at 12:07 pm, Wayne Shumaker <om3ti@xxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> At 1/1/2022 02:59 AM, Moose wrote:
>>> On 12/31/2021 10:41 PM, Wayne Harridge wrote:
>>> Happy New Year !
>>>
>>> I'm currently dabbling in some experiments with photographing with UV, I've
>>> picked up an ancient Nikon D70 which has a reasonable sensitivity to UV
>>> without any "surgery" but as it's a DSLR rather than mirrorless I need to
>>> frame and focus without a filter then screw in the appropriate UV filters to
>>> shoot. This has become a real PITA so I'm looking to use a magnetic system
>>> for swapping filters in/out. Any recommendations about systems?
>>
>> Yes, yes!
>>
>> Manfrotto Xume.
>>
>> Xume was an independent start-up, then bought by Manfrotto. Got lots of 'em,
>> in several sizes love 'em! The speed/practicality of use compared to threads
>> is infinitely better.
>>
>> I mostly use them for achromatic C-U lenses, which are much heavier than
>> filters. I've had one failure, where the magnetic ring came unglued from the
>> threaded part. I don't remember the exact circumstances, but nothing was
>> damaged. With just a filter, or two, I think they are bulletproof.
>>
>> Perfect for your intended use.
>
> Summary: Magnetic filter option for CU filters or non-magnetic filters is no
> longer doable... my limited searching.
>
> The Xume filter adapters come in limited sizes 46, 55, 62, 82 mm. One can
> pick the 82mm and then use step up/down rings to adapt them to 77 or 72mm
> filters/lenses. However, looking at this page, only the 46 and 82mm filter
> holder are listed and the 82mm holder is listed as out of stock.
>
> https://www.manfrotto.com/global/products/photographic-filters/quick-release-filter-adapters/
>
> All the systems, Kase Wolverine, Freewell, Haida, ... I checked have the lens
> adapter that attaches to the lens so you can then use a "magnetic" filter
> they are happy to sell you.
>
> BH shows 72mm and 58mm discontinued AND only the 46mm filter holder is
> listed. Seems Manfrotto is dumping the Xume system as soon as stock runs out.
> Perhaps too many have failed in the field so Manfrotto is axing Xume.
>
> I did not find any other filter adapters other than Xume. Any advice would be
> appreciated as the magnetic filter holder seems a great way to go for a CU
> filter, but so far I can only find the lens adapters to go with magnetic
> filters. Adapting an existing filter is no longer an option unless there is
> another way??
>
> WayneS
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