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Anti-reflex paint for lens adapter
« on: March 08, 2021, 22:01:16 »
I have this RAF-Camera adapter and when using it especially with flash I get flare.
Image attached shows how the internal of adapter seems to reflect light and I think this causes the flare.
Are there any good "DIY paint" you can use for making the internal of the adapter "anti-reflective"?
Think many adapters does not have the best anti-reflective inner surfaces.....?

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Re: Anti-reflex paint for lens adapter
« Reply #1 on: March 08, 2021, 22:17:45 »
Gluing some black velvet fabric could be an alternative solution ?
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Re: Anti-reflex paint for lens adapter
« Reply #2 on: March 08, 2021, 22:22:08 »
Yes, maybe.....some kind of thin black felt?
I think for this conical shape......maybe paint will be easier....?
What does Nikon use for the internal parts of cameras, lenses etc.?


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Re: Anti-reflex paint for lens adapter
« Reply #4 on: March 08, 2021, 22:34:23 »
Thank you!
The German "telescope-paint" seems perfect......38 Euros + shipping.....expected to cost a bit more than just normal paint......

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Re: Anti-reflex paint for lens adapter
« Reply #6 on: March 08, 2021, 23:01:46 »
Ordered a small can of the "Albrecht" paint from Gerd Neumann.......

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Re: Anti-reflex paint for lens adapter
« Reply #7 on: March 08, 2021, 23:05:18 »
I have used Humbrol #33 Matt Black for years for that application, also doesn't shine in [IR] Cost 2€ lasts for years.
It's also possible to buy "Lens Flocking" with sticky backing - purpose made for that application.
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Re: Anti-reflex paint for lens adapter
« Reply #8 on: March 08, 2021, 23:09:56 »
I have used Humbrol #33 Matt Black for years for that application, also doesn't shine in [IR] Cost 2€ lasts for years.
It's also possible to buy "Lens Flocking" with sticky backing - purpose made for that application.

First image in this post by JA indicate 'a lot' of internal reflections  :o
https://nikongear.net/revival/index.php?topic=1426.msg20592#msg20592
Was later modified using a black Nikon lens cloth sponsored by Birna, also soaked up the last bit of moisture in the can,,,  ::)
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Re: Anti-reflex paint for lens adapter
« Reply #9 on: March 08, 2021, 23:15:27 »
Aha......a hole-camera using a beer can as lens?

I found the #33 paint locally....can try that also......
https://panduro.com/da-dk/search?q=Humbrol%20033%20black%20matt&t=articles

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Re: Anti-reflex paint for lens adapter
« Reply #10 on: March 08, 2021, 23:20:43 »
I don't know how durable this paint is, but it is very very black.
https://www.culturehustleusa.com/products/black-3-0-the-worlds-blackest-black-acrylic-paint-150ml?

Seems like it would be a good option.

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Re: Anti-reflex paint for lens adapter
« Reply #11 on: March 08, 2021, 23:22:54 »
Yes, Pinhole camera using beer can  ::)
Remember to stir the paint a very long time, you really need that to get the flat matt effect from Humbol Matt paints - I would say about 5 minutes and out in all corners of the little can!
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Re: Anti-reflex paint for lens adapter
« Reply #12 on: March 08, 2021, 23:24:47 »
Ok......that was a long time....but probably to get all the pigments even distributed in the paint.......

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Re: Anti-reflex paint for lens adapter
« Reply #13 on: March 08, 2021, 23:29:37 »
Ok.....that is "black".....I go with "Albrecht" and Humble #33 first and see how this works......probably most adapters we buy to use 3. party lenses could benefit from this.....

I don't know how durable this paint is, but it is very very black.
https://www.culturehustleusa.com/products/black-3-0-the-worlds-blackest-black-acrylic-paint-150ml?

Seems like it would be a good option.

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Re: Anti-reflex paint for lens adapter
« Reply #14 on: March 09, 2021, 00:27:30 »
Ok.....that is "black".....I go with "Albrecht" and Humble #33 first and see how this works......probably most adapters we buy to use 3. party lenses could benefit from this.....

The Humbrol enamel is going to be more durable for sure.