02-20-2022 06:45 PM
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
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02-21-2022 01:32 PM
Most likely because of potential vignetting at wide angle setting.
06-10-2024 02:46 PM - edited 08-16-2024 05:23 PM
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.
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.
08-16-2024 05:03 PM
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.
08-16-2024 05:21 PM - edited 08-16-2024 05:30 PM
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
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