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Fisheye Lens Help

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J-rok
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I just got a Bower 8mm fisheye and was wondering if its possible to get a clear filter for it?... I've looked around and i haven't found any... do they even make them?...
Dec 8 2012 11:44AM
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Mag
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Doesn't have a filter ring.
Dec 8 2012 11:51AM
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J-rok
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so you can't attach a filter to it?...
Dec 8 2012 12:04PM
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Mag
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Not easily.
Dec 8 2012 12:13PM
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J-rok
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do they make a filter for it?...
Dec 8 2012 12:34PM
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Bmo.
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no. there is an attachment you can buy for some glass-protruding lenses to hold filters, but i dont think there is one for that lens. just dont worry about it, you dont need one
Dec 8 2012 12:41PM
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Deezy
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If this UV filter is for protecting the lens then i wouldn't do it, i would just keep the lens cap on up until 5 seconds before you snap the pic then put it back on. if youre filming upclose skiing/skateboarding then this investment may be short-lived.
Take care and keep both eyes open because the distance from a fisheye is deceiving through the viewfinder. (if you're gunna hold it away from your face... well then.... dont listen to me)
Dec 8 2012 10:43PM
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Brock.
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No. There are no filters for that lens. Unless you modded it by cutting off/grinding down the lens hood...
Dec 9 2012 2:05AM
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Brock.
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nevermind I'm retarded you can't do that. The front element protrudes
Dec 9 2012 2:05AM
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