I broke my most expensive camera

[@NegativeFeedback]

Well maybe just the lens

[@fonno_]

i'd never expected you to stoop to this level of clickbait

[@iloveweezer69]

u broke my heart

[@NegativeFeedback]

@@evertking1 dont hate the player hate the game

[@esgee3829]

i guess we know who doesn't believe in karma then mr 'bad karma?' thumbnail

[@jaketoohey]

This has happened to me. I broke out the rest of the filter and used a pair of pliers to unbend and unscrew the remaining metal ring

[@bananarama471]

We do filter removals at the camera store I work at. You have to break the remaining glass out of the filter, get a pair of pliers, and twist the filter at the rim (collapsing it inwards on itself) until it eventually snaps off. Most major camera stores or technicians should be able to do this for you for $50 or so!

[@thiagobnla]

I broke my most expensive camera > I broke my most expensive lens > I broke a lens filter

[@Sardinie14]

Rubber oil filter wrench. It will stick to the metal really well and is the best option at removing filters/threaded adapters. Cheap too. For thin filters like this, just use the rubber “band” part and your hands.

[@nicolaiecostel]

There is actually a very simple way that i use to remove stuck filters. Don't try it if you are afraid. I just take a knife and jam it between the filter and the lens, on the outside, then i slowly wiggle the blade and if the filter is slim, it warps the thread just enough to get it out, similar like a jar lid I know it might sound stupid but i managed to get a filter unstuck a couple times

[@griffinnichols9700]

I slowly broke the filter glass and then put the rim of the filter in a work bench vise to twist off. Biggest tip I can give, is if you break the glass make sure you put tape either duct or electrical over the entire front of the broken glass, and try to do it to where the glass is facing downward. That way gravity does it's thing and has the glass fall onto the tape, hopefully in bigger pieces.

[@nicolasdatiche5646]

Best solution, send it to Fujifilm UK. They will remove the filter, check calibration. It's an expensive lens, even you have to pay a little bit it deserve it.

[@khanscombe619]

Yes George. It happened to one of mine ages ago. Few options. 1st is to try double sided carpet tape directly into the glass and a rubber bit of some kind to use to unscrew it. Sometimes it will actually unscrew the glass & retaining ring right out the front instead. If at all possible to screw in another filter straightening filter threads at whatever means you can. then do so with thicker filter and wrap a high tack tape completely around the "two" filters together then using the double sided tape method as earlier to unscrew the whole bit. Are the filter threads of the lens metal though? A 3rd method is a bit fiddly but involves making a sort of ring spanner to wrap around the taped together bits. The wrenching them off. Being careful for the lend of course.

[@_o__o_]

dent all your other lenses in the same way. start a revolution ✊

[@NegativeFeedback]

hell yea, fashion

[@Zolacolor]

I've removed a broken filter similar to this before - I did so by (very carefully) using a hacksaw to make a cut as close to the lens as possible and then pushing in the cut section. I made sure the metal dust went away from the rest of the lens. You will need to remove the majority of the glass beforehand, I'd recommend you stick some transparent tape over the filter and gently crack it away. Your goal is mainly to reduce the clamping force created by the slight enlargement of the filter. The advantage to this method is you aren't forcing anything round the thread so you won't increase the damage to the lens.

[@James.Bondsai]

Exactly this!

[@Master-Grammar]

I did the same to my XT4 last year. I took it to the Fujifilm Shop in Istanbul where I bought it and since they are the official distributor for Fujfilm in Turkey, they fixed it for free. I recommend taking a quick flight to Istanbul and get it fixed. They fixed it and I got it the next day. It was free because it was under warranty

[@queencrimsonqueencrimson]

I had the same issue with a Mamiya lens! I was travelling in Brussels and it was the only lens I had brought for my 645. I found a local lab to see if they could help in any way and the owner kindly smashed the filter’s glass with a tiny hammer and removed the glass! It’s risky for obvious reasons but I was *not* gonna continue my trip without my camera! He was actually super delicate and helpful and it saved me! The filter ring is still on cause of the dent but i’m not too bothered about that. I’ve tried some of the tricks you’ve probably found when googling but none of them worked. As I said I’m not too bothered and I feel like I may actually ruin the lens by trying to remove the ring so would rather keep it as is!

[@thedondeluxe6941]

That photo in the river is extremely nice. Water on film somehow takes on this magical quality.

[@duckk7647]

I had the same problem recently. I put a rubber band around the filter, turned the filter while pulling the rubber band. Worked quite well.

[@James.Bondsai]

What we did in the camera store where I worked: Get as much glass out of the filter as possible, and let it touch the lens glass as little as possible. Then, and this might sound frightening but honestly it works a charm: get a metal saw, and saw in a bit of the rim of the filter, around where there's no glass in the filter. This weakens the rim. After this, take some pliers and bend the rim inwards so the filter comes loose. We never showed this to customers because of how it looked, but honestly this method worked very well without damaging the lens itself.

[@erickrick3901]

Hi, I've been in a similar but not identical situation. I have a GW690 and the focus ring that encircles the helicoid became deformed after it either got dropped or something fell on it while in my bag. It's pretty simple in theory, but you simply have to re-deform your filter to it's original shape. Presumably, the filter threads of your camera are made of a harder metal (this isn't certain btw!) though obvious it is still wise to be somewhat ginger when trying to fix it. My proposed solution is simple, just take a pair of needle nosed pliers and bend the filter rim as close as you can to the original shape. This will reset the threads so they are no longer locking with the camera, or at least so that the friction is reduced and you can unscrew it. I'd be willing to bet your camera is no worse for the wear after this. I was amazed how much pressure and force I could apply to my gw690 without it getting damaged, even on the glass which is extremely hard.

[@jancestr1054]

I've had really similar problem with Cpl filter and my lens, nothing worked so as a last thing I just tried to stick really thin screw driver in between the filter and filter mount and then I've used the screwdriver as a sort of leaver to pull the filter out on one side and then I was able to take it out with my hand. thankfully it didn't damaged my lens but I had to be really careful.

[@ulrikchristiansen]

That image of her in the water is just beautiful, I think.

[@BariFunny]

I've used rubber bands in the past. They increase the gripping surface area and allow you to more easily get a handle on the filter

[@harryb5749]

One thing I did to get a seriously deformed stuck filter off is freeze a small container with a bit of water in it and once frozen sit the lens filter down on the ice for 30 seconds or so. It shrinks the metal filter slightly, then grab it with needle nose pliers

[@ako9212]

You can try to heat and then allow the metal to cool. This will cause an expansion and contraction and may break the friction bond that has been imparted on the filter threads and the lens threads. Just be careful. You don’t need to get the metal glowing hot, just warmer than warm. I don’t recommend and oil filter wrench. They are a clumsy too and would be very hard to get only the filter within the grip of the tool.

[@tigrat.polosat]

Oh, I've had same problem! Instead of clamping you should find some rubber material (like hot water bottle) and pushing the filter into it try screwing it of

[@Mrzippy3]

I had this happen to me too. I used needle nose pliers to grab the filter and turn the filter and remove it. The small tips were ideal for the shallow filter. For me it worked. I hope this helps

[@RogerSmithPhoto]

I've done exactly this. None of the usual suggestions for stuck filters work because the metal frame of the filter is bent. In the end I used snips to cut a slit in the filter ring and then I could bend it away from the lens.

[@Fatiimaaaaa]

About the filter that you have stuck in your lens, once it happened to me with a lens of mine, I couldn't even move it for a bit, so one sunny afternoon I putted the lens ''sunbathing'' for some hours after lunch, and when the sunset was coming I removed the filter. Dunno why, but I think the sun really helped it.

[@ripemangosmdm7997]

I'm wondering if you can see if there is a locking ring that can be removed on the inside front of the filter? If so and if the dent isnt too bad and If so maybe use needle nose plyers and try to bend the dent out, away from the inside so you can use a basic spanner wrench and unscrew the locking ring and with it the glass will come out. All the filters I use for my Pentax super takumars have these inner locking rings. Sooo...maybe. fingers crossed. And That will only obviously help you get the glass out. But I'd suggest that before trying to break the remaining glass.

[@soambitiouskim]

I did this to the 80mm on my Mamiya 645. I used a Dremel and cut vertical line straight down the filter being sure to stop right before reaching my camera lens then I was able to get it off.

[@joshuafusco9030]

Have you tried taking a small metal saw and cutting a notch on either side of the filter (180 degrees). It should allow you to get like a metal ruler to run across the lens and act as a giant flathead screwdriver. It’s worked for me in the past. Best of luck!

[@GaIvatr0n]

This is the smartest solution if he doesn't have access to a vice. Brilliant tip!!

[@KontezWRose]

the us measures in inches, the rest of the world in centimetres, george measures in fingers

[@saintvallen123]

Take a big adjustable wrench and squeeze it tight enough and turn it I had to do this with a corroded battery where I needed to wiggle it out, scared me shitless to be honest. But once it is tight it shouldn't need a lot of force to get loose. Using gloves, hands or another loose material will make it harder to turn

[@totallynotpetrvagner]

I saw someone actualy using a rubber pad, pressing the lens against it on a table and turning the whole lens, instead of the filter 🖤

[@MaxLamdin]

worth remembering that Fuji offer a fixed price for repair so could be worth sending it to them to get the filter off and also check the lens out at the same time? that being said, I've found that rubberised gardening gloves do a really good job at giving some extra grip

[@reecetierney544]

I dropped my Minolta the other day and cracked the lens filter as well… I had the same problem of not being able to unscrew it due to the dent that was made, but I got it eventually.

[@iamwhatiam6281]

the same shit with a cheapy 50mm 1.8 nikon. once I broke the front filter, was impossible to remove it. so I remove all the pieces of glass filter than I’ve pinched the broken metal ring and pull towards the center point so the bended ring was removable. the lens had no damage is just not possible to use the fillet for the filfer

[@guidoengelke7176]

I had good luck sawing some indents in the filter frame with a metal handsaw. It takes out some rigidity from the filter and makes it possible to bend back into shape. Then it should unscrew. Just make sure to be careful not to hit the lens with the saw, masking tape helps.

[@GaIvatr0n]

This is also a good idea, a coping saw or small handsaw, not a Dremel.

[@Mr5ociq]

I had similar problem with my 50 1.2 and b&w UV filter. I used hacksaw to cut filter ring and it worked perfectly.

[@jasonseanweiss8211]

strange how synchronistic things can seem, sometimes. i picked my lens up from the shop just three days ago-it incurred the same kind of damage to its filter as yours did. my main man Dean, of Dean's Camera Repair here in Carson, CA, was able to successfully remove the filter without damaging the front element of my lens-but he had to cut the filter off because the impact dented the filter onto the thread of my lens too tightly. if you see this, i would suggest taking it to a professional. hope this helps x

[@Axigail]

Take it to a camera shop, I’ve worked in one and they would take filters off as a service :)

[@juliussternfeld428]

Great portrait in the water 👌

[@markmadderra4834]

To get that filter off of the lens you might try a piece of soft rubber, it will make it easier to remove the filter. At least a 6X6 piece. Mark, Calif.

[@prsluvcctx]

Oil filter rubber wrench? Maybe just a leather belt wrapped around it and gripped tightly? If these does work, I’d be tempted to just break the filter glass while holding the lens glass side down so that the glass shards don’t land on the glass of the lens. You may be able to use one for the car window punches? They make small automatic ones so you can be more precise rather than hammering the front down towards the real glass. I’m just thinking out loud. Hope something works out for you!

[@benjstory]

Saw two little notches in opposite each other, put something metal or that won’t snap and effectively then the filter in to a big screw and turn it off

[@SeeMick1]

Adam Savage made a video a few years ago about removing a stuck filter from a camera lens

[@badatengineering]

Wanted to say that too

[@iampistolpete]

literally had this happen to me when i first got my mamiya 645 w/ 80mm 1.9 lens! dropped it with the filter on as well but was lucky enough to knock all the glass out the filter then with pliers grab the filter bend the metal back and twist it right off. Didn’t effect my lens and i can still put filters on if needed

[@ImportedfromUK]

Very careful and precise surgery with a delicate, fine saw. Good luck!

[@mymonochromeeyes]

I’ve gotten filters off really easily by putting everything in the freezer for 30 minutes or so, but if it’s dented and deformed, you might just be out of luck since it probably simply won’t twist properly if at all anymore…

[@milandinh4543]

I have a question if anyone could please answer. Assuming I have a person standing and I take a picture from below so that the camera is at an angle instead of parallel to the model. If I were to focus on the face of the model, will the picture be blurier the closer it gets to the camera? Im confused whether the angle of the camera affects the objects that are in focus or more precisely, how focusing works in general. Im often worried that if I for example want to get a streetlamp in and dont have the entire lamp in the viewfinder, if I tilt upwards until the entire pole is in view, I am worried that only the top will be in focus and the rest of the pole going downwards will become blurrier as it is "closer" to the lens than the top.

[@janradtke8318]

Regarding your lens: take the glass out of the filter, the metal ring should then be relativ flexible. Good luck!

[@NegativeFeedback]

bit scary to do this without scratching the lens glass!

[@marcellom.4268]

@@NegativeFeedback you can try using those survival pen/multitool. they concentrate lot of strength in a small area to usually brake car glasses: in this way you won't affect the lenses behind the filter.

[@Polo884]

Don’t try that This is the best way to scratch the front element

[@pleewis]

@@marcellom.4268 Car glass is a bit different from your average lens glass.

[@Zolacolor]

@@NegativeFeedback I recommend you put some transparent tape on the lens before doing so. That prevents it from shattering everywhere and you can gently increase the cracked portion with little taps.

[@samsharpe7132]

Lay a bicycle inner tube over the top of the filter then push down and turn with palm of your hand. The inner tube with give you a lot of gripping friction.

[@JP1050x]

Try bending the ding out to straighten it with pliers or adjustable wrench. Then you should be able to unscrew it. It it’s super stuck, you need to cut the front lip of the filter with a wire cutter, then use a needle nose plier to turn in and away from the lens front element,

[@genegoranov5865]

I would try to to tap lightly the bent part of the filter from inside with a wooden wand and a hammer (securing of course the lens in a kind of a vise with some paddings), and then try to unscrew it. In the past I fixed a couple of bent threads on the lenses by this method.

[@mikifrances-correia1328]

it’s happened to me and a couple others i know, lol we all just resolved to chipping out the glass from the filter and the ring just stays on the lens now 🤷🏽

[@CyberCreeper22]

there is an entire tested video on that subject

[@jrdntnnr]

The same thing happened to me 2 weeks ago. I took out the glass, then used needle nosed pliers to pull a part of the ring inwards. The whole thing snapped out after a couple minutes of bending back and forwards.

[@ADFCHRONICLES]

happened to me with a summarit 1.5, smashed the glass and then used pliers to unscrew, at least you won't go crazy looking for a poxy 41mm filter to substitute it.Make sure you hold the lens upside down and have a can of compressed air to remove fragments which will be shit loads. Is that a GF80?

[@NegativeFeedback]

It is indeed

[@joakimwijken]

Like others have written here. Break the filter glass, then try to screw out the filter frame. If it's still stuck, gently saw the filter frame apart and bend it out. Worked for me.

[@mastaw]

Wouldn't that risk scratching the front element with broken glass shards?

[@joakimwijken]

@@mastaw ofc there’s a chance of that happening but not from the falling shards. More likely with the tool your using. So be as gentle as you can. The thing is that when the filter is bent as in this case. Trying to unscrew it by force just creates more problem. You risk destroying the filter thread if you try to unscrew it. There’s a risk of destroying it further but it’s not ideal situations were talking about here :)

[@victorporto5698]

There is a special tool to remove broken filter, I’m not fluent in English but I know this kinda too exist. Use oil too

[@GaIvatr0n]

Put it in a vice lad and twist.. glass facing downwards incase the pressure breaks it, unlikely to hit the lens element coatings that way

[@jamespritchett82]

Sendean cameras near Hoxton helped me with a similar issue!

[@ianjohnstone1061]

Hi, Thinking on your Problem - It may be best to use a Metalwork Centre Punch and Break the glass further into Smaller Pieces - by placing the Tip of the Punch close to the Rim/Edge of the filter furthest from the good Front Lens Element and carefully Taping with a Small Hammer until the Broken Filter glass shatters into smaller pieces that then can be either shaken out or pulled away with and carefully with Tweezers or Long-nose Pliers. IF YOU CAN do this Horizontally to avoid Glass Fragments Falling into the Lens as I don't know your Lens W'sealing. This should allow a better purchase with Pliers - You may have to Bend the remaining Alloy Filter Rim Inward to Overcome the Dint.. Good luck Cheerz fum AU ;^D

[@oalvarado7]

Best way IMO, removing the glass from the ring, if possible, then if the lens is bent it will give it room to compress and extract. But I also use a silicon kitchen pad or glove to grasp the filter. If the damage is not too severe to still turn.

[@Janelsk]

Maybe try one of those things that helps open jars? Don't know how it's called.

[@johnw2318]

watch makers use a rubber ball to remove case backs. the friction of the rubber is enough. no scratches or further damage. use a similar technique maybe......bigger ball though

[@jdouguspsa]

i have a lens this dent thing happened to as well and i’ve never gotten it off. bought all the tools. they’re one now

[@SpiderXweaponX]

When I was in high school (America) I accidentally dropped my trumpet, mouthpiece first. That got it wedged really good. Tried pliers, tried oils, heating it, freezing it, but mouthpiece was stuck, wouldn't budge. Finally I took my trumpet to the repair shop. They used a vice grip device that pulled on the stuck mouthpiece EQUALLY as to not add pressure to the sides. A machinist might have a vice grip on a table and pull it away with equal force as to not damage the lens .. maybe. It's worth a shot...get it.. Good luck.

[@chowchannel]

The same happened to me a few weeks ago. I broke the glass of the filter carefully and then used pliers to pull the filter out instead of unscrewing it. Manged to get it off and I can screw on new filters without a problem so nothing happened to the lense in that sense

[@technomaniac1992]

Just take a small dremmel and slowly cut the ring of the filter it will cut loose in seconds, if you try to unscrew by force, you will destroy the treads

[@megaloom]

you should smash the filter until it falls out and just rock the thread

[@uRenegadeHD]

maybe by simply breaking the glass and then removing the filter frame, idk if that could work

[@justinkingery2489]

Don't do this. Glad shards will scratch the lens.

[@jazper4518]

George are you scanning the 8x10 negatives yourself?

[@NegativeFeedback]

Yeah on an epson v850

[@jazper4518]

The tonality of these is AMAZING

[@NegativeFeedback]

@@jazper4518 thanks!

[@ChuckKolyvas]

Break the lens carefully and remove it. Clamp the lens and carefully use a hack saw at either end of the dent stopping just before the lens thread. Then use pliers to twist the filter away from the thread.

[@Lennymcgra]

Have you tried the elastic band trick to remove it, give it a try.

[@Ryan-dy2sh]

omg had done the same exact thing, just the filter, everything else was fine, but i couldn't remove it. i just broke the of the glass, but still can't remove the filter 😩

[@jankubat2694]

Plumber (waterpump) pliers should be able to grab it. With extreme caution it could/shoul be unscrewed.

[@aldomontes89]

Maybe if you put a zip tie around the filter it will give you enough friction so that you could unscrew it

[@Sheaslife]

Love the video George :) glad to see you uploaded

[@alberte58]

Tool: Camera Lens Filter Wrench Removal Tool

[@NegativeFeedback]

I got one but it didn't work :(

[@belivmi]

A photo repair guy will fix in 2 min and ask you 0 cashish

[@zaankanteropavontuur1146]

Cut out the glass of the filter carefully and you create more room? And where the dent is you can try to cut the ring with tool. I don’t know the name in English. You can cut thin metal with it

[@cornelius_b]

i have a question: what do you do to make a living? it's not just youtube, right?

[@aTcAPEX]

Real nice photos man keep it up a shame about you lens and I had that happen and use a Vice to squeeze the filter off the top of the lens if you can just bend it a bit you be able to flick it off

[@richalexanderphotography]

Might be a dumb suggestion, but there are these rubber like sheet things that you use to unscrew jar lids, they kind of just grip on the surface. Think they are pretty cheap so might be worth a shot, really sucks that happened but glad it wasn’t your whole camera that broke!! Good luck getting it sorted bro and hope you don’t get anymore bad karma ✌🏻

[@detailedreviews2128]

Free broken glass filter. Before you take it off try and flare it looks cool especially for video.

[@adamwhitestone8887]

Maybe try one of those rubber jar opening things? Should help you get a grip on maybe?

[@NegativeFeedback]

Sorry there’s some rubbish audio in this one

[@whotoobe]

Worry not. "Rubbish audio" also describes the highly successful ASMR category

[@nomadcompany]

ive asked u before mate but sincerely want to ask how you make a living... do you do photography full time or just a hobby? Thanks.

[@trheekim]

george u broke the lens filter not the camera 🙄🙄🙄

[@NegativeFeedback]

it's a prank

[@dankspangle]

Smash the glass proper, take it out. Then you should be able to squeeze the remaining ring and get it out. If the ring still won't come off, Dremel with cutting disc. Cut through the rim of the filter super-carefully. You may not have to cut quite all the way through to allow it to flex enough to come off. Cut by the dent, then at least if you go too far you'll have scratched the bit of your lens that's already damaged. (Following a suggestion from an idiot like me is done completely at your own risk...)

[@levi_zim2818]

i think there's an opening device for jars. it's a flat rubber band with a handle. you can put it around the filter and then try again. maybe that helps.:) anyway..great pictures:)!

[@brianackin1580]

When trying to unscrew, using a pair of rubber dish gloves can provide the necessary friction to get it going. Been a life saver to me in the past. Phew, at least it's just the filter! Hi, from Toronto!

[@NegativeFeedback]

Phew indeed!

[@tomw0815]

That image in the water is very interesting and I like it. Maybe when it's warmer you can go again and try a different composition.

[@thechrisdo]

put a rubber band arround the filter, that way youll have more grip, you have to pull the rubber very tight tho, helped me once, good luck

[@katharinemovertonphotographer]

Had this happen to me I put some masking tape on the broken glass and tapped it very lightly then pulled the tape off and the glass came away

[@Phil_Reid_N.Z]

Probably too late now but dont use an oil wrench that will load up the mechanism. I think your best option is to break the filter glass out that will take the tension off the outer ring then hopefully you can turn it. Great photo by the way.

[@w33blord66]

As a last ditch, you could use a dremel with a small grinding wheel to cut a wedge out of the filter ring. This would probably loosen it up enough to twist off. If not you could probably use it as a leverage point to gently pry it off.

[@NegativeFeedback]

This sounds scary

[@roots555]

Clamp the filter on a bench vice and turn the lens to unlock.

[@patate517]

Hi ! Some years ago, I had this problem with a Sigma Art... I found a maintenance center near my hometown wich saved my Sigma Art by unloacking the filter. Don't ask me where, I'm from France (that's why y english is so bad). It took them 5 minutes, whereas I was sur of that my Sygma was dead.

[@AsparagusVideo]

Break the glass on your filter. Carefully.

[@velyvely6479]

try turning it with a cloth or tea towel... when i cant open jars or lids it always works! or perhaps you need to heat a screw driver or knife and cut the ring whilst it melts ...... a method used as a child to make coin slots for piggy banks lol

[@NegativeFeedback]

Tried that with no success :(

[@jonnoMoto]

Carefully remove the glass of the filter and then use pliers on the ring?