A hard case for multiple filters?

[John Schneider]

I've never been satisfied with any of the ways of storing threaded filters, from using a filter wallet (never big enough, plus insufficient protection in a crammed pack) to screwing them together (too much unscrewing and chance of dropping one) to using individual plastic cases (too bulky).

What I would like would be a hard case with many slots to drop filters in. The Ebony lens case is exactly what I had in mind (see below; available from Badger Graphic); a similar system in all wood has been used in some sets of military aerial filters that I've seen.

Does anyone know of such a case available commercially? I'd like a few different sizes, including 67 and 86mm.

[Keith Pitman]

I've never seen anything similar to what you are seeking, but you might spend a little time in the Container Store if you have one near you. I've found a number of photographic items there.

[Daniel Stone]

John,

TUPPERWARE(or Rubbermaid)

made in all shapes and sizes, my mother is a rep, and she says Tupperware even makes one(supposedly) JUST for Ritz crackers!

but I'd imagine getting some sort of small box shouldn't be too hard.

or---

what about stacking the filters together(screwing them all together) and putting them in 1 box? might save some space that way

-Dan

[John Kasaian]

Why not make one, or have one made? A box of Krispy Cremes for the local High School wood shop teacher can probably make that happen

[Eric James]

...

TUPPERWARE (or Rubbermaid)

...

or Lock & Lock

[Leigh]

The problems with a hard case are length and variety. Everyone has different needs.

So you put out a product that's X inches long. Some folks think it's too long and don't want to waste the space, and others think it's too short and don't want to buy two.

Add to that the number of different diameters and thicknesses of filters that must be accommodated in a product line, and you have a formula for instant bankruptcy.

- Leigh

[Heespharm]

Look up some old minidisc cases as long as the filter is not huge it should fit they are 68mmx72mm

Look on eBay. Under minidisc case.. Most of my filters are 67mm...

[Heespharm]

Ooo another idea is 3.5 inch floppy disc cases... They are 88mm wide??

[Marc B.]

You might try contacting this site.

http://www.edmundoptics.com/onlineca...productid=3184

You could also use a three ring binder with those plastic sheets that archive four, 4X5 negs/trannys on each page; one filter in each of the four separations.

Square filter or round, it wouldn't matter, as the pocket size is large enough for either.

[Struan Gray]

Wafer storage and shipping boxes from the semiconductor industry are perfect, but unless you have access to a lab or fab which throws them away after use they are a) stupidly expensive and b) you have to buy hundreds at at time. They do crop up occasionally on eBay or in surplus sales.

Epak and Fluoroware (now Entegris) are the ones I've seen most often, but there are others.