Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/08/26
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Damiandlu@aol.com wrote: > I just purchased a DR 50mm summicron and the uv (leica) filter which > came > with it > is screwed down so hard it won't come off. Anyone have a technique > for > removing > a stuck filter? Thanks DD\\ Damian: One approach that's generally worked for me with a stuck filter is as follows: instead of trying to unscrew it with all 5 fingers wrapped around the filter, try just grasping it at one point with thumb and forefinger and turn counterclockwise.