I have a Kodak z990 Max digital camera and the filter size is not noted on the lens front and not mentioned in the documentation. I figure it is probably in the range of 50-52mm. Can you help? Kodak online help is no help!!
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1\$\begingroup\$ Kodak does not specify a thread-size but have you considered a ruler? It's generally good to give unambiguous answers! \$\endgroup\$– ItaiDec 3, 2012 at 20:36
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1\$\begingroup\$ In this camera's case, though, having a ruler plus knowing the common filter sizes would give a wrong answer. \$\endgroup\$– ImreDec 4, 2012 at 7:45
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The lens barrel of Z990 should have a 48.5 mm thread. This is not a standard filter size, but looks like some people have succeeded in modifying 49mm filters to fit by filing the thread slightly smaller.
Another option is to use a filter adapter tube, but it seems very likely that the tube will black out corners and edges on shorter focal lengths.
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\$\begingroup\$ How about using a 48mm filter and give the threads a once around wrap with plumbers tape and trim off the excess? \$\endgroup\$ Dec 3, 2012 at 23:43
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\$\begingroup\$ Nice idea, if you can find such a filter - 48mm isn't a common filter size either. Closest commons sizes are 46mm and 49mm. Make sure the tape isn't self-expanding or sticky on the outside, which would get the filter stuck. \$\endgroup\$– ImreDec 4, 2012 at 6:53