I have a camera with a UV filter stuck on the front. There is no evidence of damage, dents etc, its just stuck tight. How can I remove it? It has defied all attempts at twisting it off by hand. Is there anything that can be done to prevent this happe

 Hello David  This is a problem that happens quite  often . Please give more info on the type camera and lens you have and i may be able to advise you.  Best Regards.    Clive.                You may try my email address if you wish.

 David,
 
What sometimes happens is that when you try to remove the filter using a fair amount of force, the threads get a little bent and it becomes just about impossible to remove the filter.
 
Try any of the following:
 
1) Grasp the

 To prevent other filters from getting stuck,  
 
a) place them on the filter thread properly
b) never tighten them too much
c) apply a bit of silicone grease or vaseline on the thread of the filter
d) avoid filters in aluminium mounts, a

 Have just started repair on a Konica auto S 1,6 to which the removable acessory lens shade (Konica original) had been glued with superglue (!!!). On the former auto S this lens shade could not simply be knocked down because it is part of the lens barre

 Hi,
Buy a set of plastic filter wrenches.The set I have cost £2.00{pounds GB}and will remove filters from 49mm to 75mm.Otherwise use the good old hose clip, but and it is a big but,do not tighten the clip very much.Most hose clips will dis

 The camera is Chinon CS, lens 55F1.7 Chinon, filter Rolev MG 52mm Sky. The odd thing is this filter actualy has two little grips on opposite ends to help in gripping the filter. I did not screw this filter on, I bought the camera and lens this way.

 Hello David:
 
Fargo sells dental dams (rubber sheet material) that helps you grip.  You might also find some adjustable strap wrenches at fargo that might work (my local Big Lots store has them for less).  I've read that you can use the correct s

 Hello David  
 
Try this to solve your filter problem.
 
(1) Remove lens from camera body.
 
(2) Set lens focus at infinity mark.
 
(3) Put lens  (filter side down) on rubber pad.
                               
(4) Grip the com