Large filter adapter for Kyocera SL400R, Contax U4R, SL300RT
Mar 10, 2022 11:19:29 GMT
on Mar 10, 2022 11:19:29 GMT
Posted: Mar 10, 2022 11:19:29 GMT
Here is a photo of a blue Contax U4R with a selection of lens attachments...
SL300RT U4R filter adapter - large
The lens attachments also apply to the Kyocera SL400R and Contax SL300RT.
From left-to-right below the camera are the standard hood which comes attached to the camera, the 28mm filter adapter which was supplied with the Contax models, and finally, the large 52mm filter adapter.
The standard, 28mm filter adapter is made from plastic but the 52mm version is produced from aircraft-grade aluminium and has been machined to a very fine tolerance. The big adapter is a top quality item and I'd be staggered if it's a one-off as it would have been very expensive to make. I'm sure there must be more out there but I've yet to find another.
Although it appears cumbersome, it's very light and very strong. Undoubtedly, there has always been a much greater variety of filters and add-on accessories available in 52mm than 28mm sizes which would explain why this was manufactured in the first place. However, there is no identifying name on the adapter so who made it and how many were produced remains a mystery, at least for now. Does anyone else have one of these big adapters?
Unfortunately, the Kyocera SL300R has no provision for a hood or filters.
SL300RT U4R filter adapter - large
The lens attachments also apply to the Kyocera SL400R and Contax SL300RT.
From left-to-right below the camera are the standard hood which comes attached to the camera, the 28mm filter adapter which was supplied with the Contax models, and finally, the large 52mm filter adapter.
The standard, 28mm filter adapter is made from plastic but the 52mm version is produced from aircraft-grade aluminium and has been machined to a very fine tolerance. The big adapter is a top quality item and I'd be staggered if it's a one-off as it would have been very expensive to make. I'm sure there must be more out there but I've yet to find another.
Although it appears cumbersome, it's very light and very strong. Undoubtedly, there has always been a much greater variety of filters and add-on accessories available in 52mm than 28mm sizes which would explain why this was manufactured in the first place. However, there is no identifying name on the adapter so who made it and how many were produced remains a mystery, at least for now. Does anyone else have one of these big adapters?
Unfortunately, the Kyocera SL300R has no provision for a hood or filters.