Relay-Version: version B 2.10 5/3/83; site utzoo.UUCP Posting-Version: version B 2.10.3 alpha 5/22/85; site cbosgd.UUCP Path: utzoo!watmath!clyde!burl!ulysses!mhuxr!mhuxt!houxm!ihnp4!cbosgd!fohl From: fohl@cbosgd.UUCP (Mark Fohl) Newsgroups: net.rec.photo Subject: Re: Weird Adapter Ring Sizes Message-ID: <1313@cbosgd.UUCP> Date: Mon, 8-Jul-85 12:44:59 EDT Article-I.D.: cbosgd.1313 Posted: Mon Jul 8 12:44:59 1985 Date-Received: Tue, 9-Jul-85 07:13:28 EDT References: <2274@ut-sally.UUCP> Distribution: net Organization: AT&T Bell Laboratories, Columbus, Oh Lines: 26 Summary: Filter Sizes In article <2274@ut-sally.UUCP>, brian@ut-sally.UUCP (Brian H. Powell) writes: > > I have several pieces of equipment (closeup lenses, broken ring light, > etc.) that need to be screwed into a mount 44mm in diameter. They are left > over from an old Kodak Retina (we ain't talkin' new). > My Pentax has a 49mm mount. > I went to my photo store and asked for an adapter. They said they don't > carry unusual sizes. Is 44mm that weird? Is 49mm weird? If not, let me > know and I'll keep calling camera stores. If so, any suggestions on finding > an adapter? Any mail-order places that might have it? > Brian, If my memory serves me correctly, there are four standard filter sizes in the 40 mm range. They are 43,43.5 (really!),46, and 49. I assume any- thing else would be custom or specific to a certain product. If you want help with out of date products, try a subscription to Shutterbug Ads. There is more old junk for sale in that tabloid than you can shake a stick at. My opinion is that most of it is junk, but if you know what you're looking for, there can be a bargain. Happy hunting. Mark Fohl Bell Labs, Columbus