Camera thread sticky

[Romenfree]

I have removed the lens from the camera only to see if it was easy enough to do before I purchased a set of filters, read a story where the lens broke when being removed.
What I have noticed is the thread is binding and was wondering if there is something I can use to make the lens screw on and off easier without causing other issues.

 

[Dacon Productions]

Yes.
NEVER use ANY oil based lubricants on the threads. In time the oils will evaporate and deposit a thin layer of film (oil) on the lens. What we have used in the film industry is this:
- get a #2 pencil and a white sheet of paper
- get a LOT of pencil lines on the paper
- use a Q-tip (or similar) on the paper till it gets dark from the graphite
- hold the filter DOWN and gently smear the threads with the Q-tip full of graphite
- blow the threads with a photo blower (hand pump) but not all the graphite off
- thread ON and OFF a few times to lube the threads
After that the threads will be smooth.

 

[Romenfree]

See, I knew I would stuff it up if I didn't ask.
Cheers

 

[msinger]

I have removed the lens from the camera only to see if it was easy enough to do before I purchased a set of filters

For some reason, the UV filter has a sticky feeling to it when screwing it on/off. I've never noticed this with the many filters I've tested. After you pick up some filters, you probably won't find you need to use the UV filter much.

 

[Erised]

Yes.
NEVER use ANY oil based lubricants on the threads. In time the oils will evaporate and deposit a thin layer of film (oil) on the lens. What we have used in the film industry is this:
- get a #2 pencil and a white sheet of paper
- get a LOT of pencil lines on the paper
- use a Q-tip (or similar) on the paper till it gets dark from the graphite
- hold the filter DOWN and gently smear the threads with the Q-tip full of graphite
- blow the threads with a photo blower (hand pump) but not all the graphite off
- thread ON and OFF a few times to lube the threads
After that the threads will be smooth.

Totally agree. Your source of graphite is smart, I wish it was my idea, good thinking.