topic Re: Filters and filter adapter for Powershot SX70 SH in Camera Accessories

Filters and filter adapter for Powershot SX70 SH

Bojanen — Sun, 20 Feb 2022 23:45:11 GMT

OK I am a brand new Canon owner 😁!!

I just got a new Powershot SX70 SH four days ago.

I have been using many types of cameras for years, but never a Canon. I am doing a lot of reading learning how to use this new high tech piece of equipment. However I am stuck on one of the simplest things: how to put a filter on the lens (UV just to start). The camera doesn't show anywhere the lens diameter so I have no idea what to purchase. I am reading that I need a filter adapter and then I'll be able to screw on a 67 mm filter. But why 67mm? This lens is at best 49mm wide.!! Can anyone help me explaining what is needed?

My goal is to be able to use various filters, a lens hood and also to put on a (I guess with a different size) lens cap.

Thank you.

Bojanen

Re: Filters and filter adapter for Powershot SX70 SH

jrhoffman75 — Sun, 20 Feb 2022 23:54:21 GMT

The lens focal length and the lens diameter are different.

Re: Filters and filter adapter for Powershot SX70 SH

Zachariah — Tue, 22 Feb 2022 04:12:47 GMT

@MyAARPMedicare wrote:
OK I am a brand new Canon owner 😁!!
I just got a new Powershot SX70 SH four days ago.
I have been using many types of cameras for years, but never a Canon. I am doing a lot of reading learning how to use this new high tech piece of equipment. However I am stuck on one of the simplest things: how to put a filter on the lens (UV just to start). The camera doesn't show anywhere the lens diameter so I have no idea what to purchase. I am reading that I need a filter adapter and then I'll be able to screw on a 67 mm filter. But why 67mm? This lens is at best 49mm wide.!! Can anyone help me explaining what is needed?
My goal is to be able to use various filters, a lens hood and also to put on a (I guess with a different size) lens cap.
Thank you.
Bojanen

Make sure the camera is off.

Align the notches on the camera and the filter adapter and turn the adapter in the direction of the arrow until locked.
To remove the filter adapter, turn it in the opposite direction.

Re: Filters and filter adapter for Powershot SX70 SH

Bojanen — Mon, 21 Feb 2022 14:23:12 GMT

Thanks Zachariah.

But why a 67mm filter adapter where the camera lens is at best 49mm in diameter?

Re: Filters and filter adapter for Powershot SX70 SH

Bojanen — Mon, 21 Feb 2022 14:30:35 GMT

Thanks John.

I cannot understand the photographic benefits for such a difference. For sure they sell more filters and adapters!

Re: Filters and filter adapter for Powershot SX70 SH

jrhoffman75 — Mon, 21 Feb 2022 17:22:20 GMT

"But why a 67mm filter adapter where the camera lens is at best 49mm in diameter?"

You are confusing the focal length of the lens, which is an optical property, and the diameter of the lens housing, which is a physical property.

I have an 11-24mm zoom lens. If I wanted to use a filter on it the filter mount would use a 186mm filter.

Re: Filters and filter adapter for Powershot SX70 SH

Bojanen — Mon, 21 Feb 2022 18:05:20 GMT

Thanks John.

I am familiar with the optical properties and the physical properties of the lenses.

This is where I am stuck: the physical diameter of the inner ring of the lens is 49mm. And I can see that there is a thread inside (where I would assume I could screw in a 49mm UV filter). Instead Canon wants me to install an adapter mounted on the outer ring of the lens and then use a 67mm UV filter. In the attached picture you can see the threads inside the inner ring of the lens. I'll try to do some research on the Canon site...... Thank you very much

Canon thread on inner ring

Re: Filters and filter adapter for Powershot SX70 SH

jrhoffman75 — Mon, 21 Feb 2022 18:32:17 GMT

Most likely because of potential vignetting at wide angle setting.

Re: Filters and filter adapter for Powershot SX70 SH

Bojanen — Mon, 21 Feb 2022 20:49:03 GMT

I think that's exactly what it is.

It makes total sense. Thank you so much for your help and your patience with me!!! Cheers

Re: Filters and filter adapter for Powershot SX70 SH

stevebbh — Mon, 10 Jun 2024 16:17:32 GMT

I too had this same question. I subsequently found out that the adapter ring FA-DC67A uses the lugs on the front of the retractable lens, to which the 67mm filters will then attach. This is not made clear on the canon website or fora. The threads on the front of the lens are purely for the lens cap! They are not a filter size at all.

Re: Filters and filter adapter for Powershot SX70 SH

Tronhard — Fri, 16 Aug 2024 21:23:33 GMT

I had the SX40, 50 and 60 cameras - which are identical to the SX70HS, and I got an adapter for the lens that gave me a ring for a 58mm filter that was a lot more compact on the front of the lens than the 67mm one.

I got it off eBay, it's aluminium and fitted fine - it came from China and cost me about $10US at the time, which is a while ago.

With a 58mm UV or even a slim CPL filter there was no vignetting of any of my photos - even at the widest angle of 21mm Equivalent - just don't stack filters, which is not a brilliant idea in any case. The following is an example taken with the adapter and filter attached as shot.
SX60HS@21mm equivalent

If you do a search on the eBay website: "filter adapter for canon sx60" a similar unit came up first on the list. I still have a spare one here actually.

Note: you will also need a standard 58mm Lens Cap to go in front of the filter, as the original Canon SX lens cap is not contoured to fit a filter thread.

Re: Filters and filter adapter for Powershot SX70 SH

uxcxplores — Fri, 16 Aug 2024 21:03:17 GMT

Does anyone have a link for a good adapter for the SX70HS I've been browsing these boards and could never get a good direct answer or the ones I've found tend to lose their threads after multiple uses.

Re: Filters and filter adapter for Powershot SX70 SH

Tronhard — Fri, 16 Aug 2024 21:30:45 GMT

Read my post just previous to yours. You will note the filter is aluminium and should be fine. Mine lasted years and showed no wear and tear - mind you I kept my filters on most of the time and rarely changed the filter from UV to CPL.

If the moderator permits, I enclose a link to one such site:
58mm Metal Lens Filter Adapter Ring for Canon Powershot SX70 HS SX60 HS SX540 HS | eBay