Problem with filter. what is this?

[charliechaps]

2010-11-28 14.20.25 by cljw226, on Flickr

just came back from the beach and realized that there's this spot at the 7o'clock mark on my CPL. its not oil and dirt as i've already used lens spray and blower on it.

anyone know whether its a scratch or smthg? anyway to correct it?

 

[sinned79]

try use lens pen to clean?

 

[Octarine]

Are you sure is hasn't been there earlier? What brand is this filter?

 

[charliechaps]

try use lens pen to clean?

nope doesn't work

Are you sure is hasn't been there earlier? What brand is this filter?

quite sure it wasn't there before
it is a good quality one.
kenko pro1d CPL

 

[Octarine]

Can you check whether it is reflective or whether you can see through? If the latter one than the foil between the two glass plates has a defect.

 

[charliechaps]

Can you check whether it is reflective or whether you can see through? If the latter one than the foil between the two glass plates has a defect.

yes can see through. mm ok i brought it to tkfoto, says the coating got removed. prob due to sea water -.-

thank you for your help!

 

[Octarine]

yes can see through. mm ok i brought it to tkfoto, says the coating got removed. prob due to sea water -.-

First time that I hear that seawater is so aggressive. Since the coating is at the back side of the glass (facing the lens, not the outside) I'd rather suspect a production fault.

 

[charliechaps]

First time that I hear that seawater is so aggressive. Since the coating is at the back side of the glass (facing the lens, not the outside) I'd rather suspect a production fault.

well if its multi coated does it mean its coated on both sides?
anyhow tkfoto was nice enough to replace the filter

 

[Octarine]

well if its multi coated does it mean its coated on both sides?
anyhow tkfoto was nice enough to replace the filter

That refers to the anti reflective coating, not to the polarization layer. Good that you got it replaced, that's customer service as it should be.

 

[angkukueh]

Hi TS, slightly OT here, but may I know how much you got the filter for? (and what filter size as well)
Thanks !

 

[charliechaps]

its a 52mm. it was $60

 

[night86mare]

yes can see through. mm ok i brought it to tkfoto, says the coating got removed. prob due to sea water -.-

thank you for your help!

not seawater la.

sometimes people get overzealous when cleaning their filters though.. don't rub it too hard.

 

[charliechaps]

not seawater la.

sometimes people get overzealous when cleaning their filters though.. don't rub it too hard.

i don't think its coz of cleaning. coz such a clearly defined spot is more likely due to liquid. rubbing would have a different shape no?

 

[willdoang]

looks like a tree sap or a bird drop :bsmilie:, looks like a white drop of some liquid that have hardened from time, can't u rub it up gently with a cloth to see if u can remove it

anyway u got it replaced so problem solved just curious what kinda stain is that lol