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Lensmate SX20, SX10 & SX1 IS
Filter Adapter 58mm
price: $17.95
Now there's a way to mount filters on your SX20, SX10 IS or SX1 IS.
The Lensmate SX filter holder will accept any 58mm threaded filter or step ring. Each is CNC-machined of Delrin to high tolerances, and bayonets onto the lens barrel quickly and securely. A central knurl makes it easy to hang on to when attaching filters or mounting it on the camera.
Tip: Leave your polarizer in the holder for quick changes.
Canon SX20, SX10 & SX1 FAQ
- Why did you not make an adapter like the Canon S5?
Unlike the Canon S5, the SX20, SX10 does not have a mount at the base of the built in lens, so a regular tube adapter is not possible - given the restrictions of the SX20, SX10 & SX1 design, attaching a filter adapter at the end of the zoom lens this is the very best solution.
- Can I use a macro lens or filter?
Yes, we recommend the Raynox DCR-250 macro lens as it is short and very light weight with a +8 magnification. Note that you can not attach the Raynox DCR250 directly to the cameras zoom lens, it requires the Lensmate 58mm filter to allow the grip connection on the macro lens to work. For some excellent Macro samples see our SX20, SX10 & SX1 customer gallery.
Photograph by: Ted Roger Karson
Small fly compound eyes (faceted eyes) super macro taken with a Canon PowerShot SX10 IS using a Raynox DCR-250 and the Lensmate SX10 filter holder.
Photographers Gallery: http://www.flickr.com/photos/tedsla/
- Can I mount a teleconverter lens with this adapter?
No, because the filter holder attaches to the end of the cameras zoom lens we do not recommend add on lenses like tele or wide angle because of the weight.
- Can I use the Canon hood with the filter holder?
No, because the filter adapter attaches in the same place the hood does. There are other wide-angle hoods that can be used in its place, like the Hakuba 58mm wide collapsible rubber hood sold on site. The Hakuba hood threads into the filters thread, or directly to the filter holder.
- Can I use the original lens cap on the filter holder or filter?
No, the original lens cap only fits on the cameras lens and has 52mm threads. The filter holder is designed for 58mm filters and accepts a regular 58mm lens caps.
- Can I use more than one filter?
Stacking filters or using step rings may cause vignetting.
- What is the difference between a double coated filter and a HMC?
HMC means multi-coated or six layers of a coating (three per side) that greatly reduces flares when shooting into the sun or when the sun strikes the filter. Double coated would be 2 layers, a single coating per side.
- Why do I need a polarizer? do I need a linear or a circular polarizer?
A polarizer deepens blue skies and takes the glare off water and glass. For an excellent comparison see below. You can use either a linear or a circular polarizer with the SX20, SX10 & SX1. A circular polarizer is a linear polarizer with an added element, which is required by some cameras - though none of the camera models we make adapters for.
Place your cursor over the image to see what it looks like when a polarizer is used. The two images were taken a few seconds apart, no post processing.
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How is the Hoya Moose polarizer different from a regular polarizer?
This unique filter is the result of a collaboration between Hoya and respected wildlife photographer, B. Moose Peterson. It combines the advantages of a polarizer with the warming effect of an 81A filter.
