Storing Camera Filters

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I’m beginning to hold onto more than one UV filter, so I was curious the best way to keep filters (and lenses, I suppose, too).

Are you supposed to keep them in the original little box they come in, or store them in one of the pouches just all smooshed together with other filters in the camera bag?

I use the Edit 140 bag from LowerPro (heh, didn’t know it was for video), which has a few pouches, but none seem great for this purpose. Would a different bag have something specifically for lenses and filters?

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I only have one UV filter- and I keep it on my camera at all times- it’s mostly for protection. But if I ever have to take it off, I just put it back in the original box it came in.

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That’s what I used to do, but now I have another filter, and I always feel weird not having somewhere to put it.

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Just buy a filter case or wallet that you can slip into any bag. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/shop/3177/Accessories_Filter_Wallets_Cases.html

Or go to your local photo dealer - they often toss the filter cases out so you can pick one up for free, or they can be found in the bottom of a bargain bin. Just tell them the screw size of your filter.

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Or you can always try my tip…just slip the filter into a soft plastic CD sleeve. You’re only trying to stop it getting scratched or gathering dust, and when you’re searching for a filter, you can see which one you want through the plastic, or write out a sticker with the filter type and size.

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It’s a bit difficult taking any photos at the moment…not only is it winter, so everything is in perpetual darkness, but it’s -108F (-78C) with windspeeds of 137km/h (85mph). You can hardly hold a camera let alone press a shutter release when you’re wearing a pair of quilted nylon inner gloves, a pair of woollen gloves over those, then a pair of fleece-lined mitts, followed by a pair of extra-large ‘bear-paw’ mittens. Looking through the viewfinder (even when there’s something to see) isn’t easy either as you have to wear a thermal balaclava, headover scarf, fleece hat, goggles, glacier sunglasses, and finally a parka hood.

I’ll have a rummage through some memory cards and see what I can come up with for you.

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I assume you have a specialist DSLR or custom made/designed one glosrfc? DLSRs won’t work at such cold temperatures.

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