Super Angulon-r 21mm f4 Lens Hood alignment issue

[volcaremos]

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Hello. I do not seem able to mount the hood correctly. When I mount in  the locked position leaves the filter tilting to one side. I cannot work out for the life of me how to correctly align. Any suggestions?

[a.noctilux]

If it's the right hood, when you mount the hood aligning the holes in the hood with the prongs.

Are the prongs in the right places (opposite each other) ?

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aligh white dots with the prongs, push then turn right

12506 hood, the guides in arrows tell the process

[volcaremos]

Thank you. Yes I have the right filter and I did exactly what you suggested but ince locked in place the filter's longer side is not parallel to the camera's top plate. I am sure it's something silly but I am stumped. 

[a.noctilux]

Are we talking filter or hood 12506 ?

[volcaremos]

Sorry. We are talking hood 12506. Photo attached. 

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[a.noctilux]

Non parallel ?

How much in which way ?

I may suggest, if too much or not enough, the two prongs on the lens which can move a bit or bent .

If the tilting is not big (not seen in pix or in VF close down aperture), I'd just leave the "tilt" then use the lens happily.

 

[volcaremos]

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The tilting is quite noticeable 20-30% inclination. I don't think it should affect photo taking but will draw attention to a seemingly inept photographer. 

I appreciate your replies. 

[Eclectic Man]

Both attachments on the inside of the hood should look like this:

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When mounted the hood should be aligned like this:

I have seen examples where the internal ring has become damaged or misaligned preventing the hood from sitting flush with the lens.

I hope this helps.

[volcaremos]

That is very useful and clearly shows me that my filter is not aligned in the same way.

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[a.noctilux]

I see the problem now.

The hood is not aligned.

Do the other part (square big one) screw or unscrew ?

To realign, the glued work on the two parts must be unglued.

[volcaremos]

Yes. So there are 3 tiny screws which fix the square hood to the round lens attachment part. I loosened them and could then rotate the 2 parts but any change in position then blocks the opening that allows the lens pins to engage with the hood.

Edited September 6, 2024 by volcaremos