Falk61462 Posted May 24, 2007 Share #1 Posted May 24, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) Dear all, after having gotten my new CV15 mm yesterday (based on Sean Reid's great test!), I would need help with the famous o-ring to fix the UV/IR cut. What are the exact measures in mm/cm, where to get it in Germany, and any experience? Any help very much appreciated. Best regards Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted May 24, 2007 Posted May 24, 2007 Hi Falk61462, Take a look here CV15mm measures of the o-ring in mm: help needed!. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
gwelland Posted May 24, 2007 Share #2 Posted May 24, 2007 I tried the O-ring approach and bought the recommended 1-5/16 inside/1-7/16th outside, 1/16th wall ring and wasted hours trying to make the thing fit. In the end I gave up and wrapped some adhesive tape sticky side out four times around itself and put a piece on either side of the 39mm filter and it fits and stays on fine, As regards O-rings - seems like a LOT of work for no extra gain. IMHO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steich Posted May 24, 2007 Share #3 Posted May 24, 2007 Hallo Jürgen, in the German part of the forum, I posted the address of a o-ring-manufacturer. I ordered some rings from them. C.Otto Gehrckens GmbH & Co. KG Dichtungstechnik The ring you need is 33,05 mm inner diameter and 1,78mm wall. They have a minimum order of 20€ (I ordered 10 rings, paid 27 Euros, shipping included). Regards Stefan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hans Roggen Posted May 24, 2007 Share #4 Posted May 24, 2007 I just wound clear scotchtape around the edge. I did it very neatly and cut off the excess. You can hardly see the tape. You can easily put on more or less depending on how tight you want the filter to fit. It's a very secure fit. I put on a little too much and now i can hardly get it off. Saves you 20 euro's and the wait for the o-rings. Hans Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwelland Posted May 24, 2007 Share #5 Posted May 24, 2007 It will also save you hours of patiently fitting O-rings, catching them as they peel off, jamming filters in out of alignment, getting 75% fitted and then not moving any further, not sitting straight, etc etc etc .... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falk61462 Posted May 24, 2007 Author Share #6 Posted May 24, 2007 Hallo Jürgen, in the German part of the forum, I posted the address of a o-ring-manufacturer. I ordered some rings from them. C.Otto Gehrckens GmbH & Co. KG Dichtungstechnik The ring you need is 33,05 mm inner diameter and 1,78mm wall. They have a minimum order of 20€ (I ordered 10 rings, paid 27 Euros, shipping included). Regards Stefan Hi Stefan, thanks for your hint. I just called them up and tried to order. Extremely unfriendly and told me they are just selling to re-sellers. Regards Jürgen Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest V64 Posted May 24, 2007 Share #7 Posted May 24, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) I am in the UK - but some standards may be 'international' I used the o-ring from a 'standard (UK?) metal Bath plug' - just went to my local hardware store and bought a couple. David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy Flood Posted May 24, 2007 Share #8 Posted May 24, 2007 I used heavier clear Scotch packing tape. I cut it in strips about 4" long and as wide as the filter edge. I worked around and around until I had a tight fit. It worked very nice and the filter seems very secure in the hood. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wparsonsgisnet Posted May 24, 2007 Share #9 Posted May 24, 2007 I think I will be getting a CV 15 and have been rereading the threads -- what filter size are you guys using, and do you use it without removing the glass from the holder? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hans Roggen Posted May 24, 2007 Share #10 Posted May 24, 2007 I think I will be getting a CV 15 and have been rereading the threads -- what filter size are you guys using, and do you use it without removing the glass from the holder? Hi Bill, 39mm. I use it with the holder. Good luck. Hans Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wparsonsgisnet Posted May 24, 2007 Share #11 Posted May 24, 2007 Thanks, Hans. I think I have one of these coming from Leica as my freebie. I have complained about the continuing cost of the razor blades in this digital photog business, but the flip side of that is that every now and then a package shows up at the door. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_tribble Posted May 24, 2007 Share #12 Posted May 24, 2007 Using the 39 Leica - seems to be just a bit better in terms of cyan than the B+W on the 15. My O ring was a bit tight, but it's holding the filter in fine... LOVELY lens Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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