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Old 14-01-2010, 11:16 AM
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Filter cases - buy them where?

I want to buy a number of these clear plastic filter cases - mostly 2" but some 1.25" as well.

These ones at the bottom of this page:-

http://www.clearvueoptics.com/ASSNE/filters.htm

I have several types and I think these are the best - compact and easy to open and close in the dark with gloved hands. Several other types I have are very hard to use and/or too big. I know these are hard plastic so they can be cracked or hinges/clip break - so I'll just buy a good stock and keep spares ($1-1.50 each - no sweat)

Anyone know of an Australian supplier?

If not, I'll get some quotes from this supplier - maybe others want to join me in an order?
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Old 15-01-2010, 12:04 AM
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Hi Erik.
I suggest a big Camera shop. They normally have a few floating about and some places have so many they give them away. Few people keep the cases for the UV filters they buy for their lenses.
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Old 15-01-2010, 09:44 AM
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Thanks Peter

I had thought that was a possibility. I'll check out the big city ones.
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Old 21-01-2010, 12:20 PM
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No luck with camera shops. I've ordered from ClearVue Optics. Thanks Eric
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Old 22-01-2010, 02:02 PM
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Sirius optics in Brisbane have them.
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Old 25-01-2010, 10:30 AM
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Thanks Keith. I checked - just two words "filter cases" buried on their website, unfortunately so I wouldn't have found them. Thanks for the local knowledge.
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Old 25-01-2010, 04:52 PM
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I would of posted some to you Eric as there no good to me.
Cheers Kev.
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Old 26-01-2010, 03:50 PM
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Thanks Keith. I checked - just two words "filter cases" buried on their website, unfortunately so I wouldn't have found them. Thanks for the local knowledge.
Yeah it's not a very easy website to find things on.

Nice bloke though.
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