Removal of the front ring to mount an automatic cap?

[Thomv]

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Help, how do I remove the front ring without damaging the camera? It seems to be fixed very tightly. I tried to turn it counter clockwise, but it does not move? Any suggestions (non destructive )

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[andybarton]

Front ring of what?

[jank]

First few times I could no move it either.

Then on 5th try it turn rather easy.

I have used the rubber liner for drawers in kitchen cabinets to hold it without applying any pressure.

I could not find any reason why it should not work quite easy. Perhaps those plastic parts have some burr which needs to get worn, smoothed out a bit.

Try again. Be patient. The cap works great.

There are two versions of the cap available, one accounts for the filter with adaptor.

Jan

[Guest]

First few times I could no move it either.

Then on 5th try it turn rather easy.

I have used the rubber liner for drawers in kitchen cabinets to hold it without applying any pressure.

I could not find any reason why it should not work quite easy. Perhaps those plastic parts have some burr which needs to get worn, smoothed out a bit.

Try again. Be patient. The cap works great.

There are two versions of the cap available, one accounts for the filter with adaptor.

Jan

 

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(*for accessory's 52mm, UV + Polfilter, WW-converter-lens)

[roger anthony]

Hello Thomv,

 

I have removed the ring off both the D-Lux 6 and the D-Lux 5.

The 6 has a bayonet lock system while the 5 has a screw thread.

Both are about the same to remove though, and the same technique works with both.

 

Rather than trying to squeeze/grip the ring with all your might, I found what worked best was to place my thumb and forefinger across the flat front face of the ring (making sure not to touch/smudge the lens with your fingers) keeping pressure pushing the ring in the direction towards the rear screen, and turn anti clockwise.

You should be using about 80% of your maximum strength.

It's technique, not maximum grip and force that works best here!

 

Good luck,

roger anthony.

[Guest D-Lux 6]

Roger Anthony's method works. It moves in small increments, and mine never seemed to get easier as it went. The D-Lux 6's threads are rough. Word to the wise: never try to use any tools, no matter what soft material you put between them and the camera. And a rubber jar opener has the potential to scratch the nano-coating of the lens. For a related topic, see "Filters for D-Lux 6." Good luck.

[Thomv]

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Thanks to all. It took me 10 attempts, and then it came off ever so easily....

[Thomv]

Front ring of what?

Hi Andy, my apologies for not replying earlier. D-Lux-6. A gem.