MM4 60 lens hood / thread diameter (1 Viewer)

[Peregrine Took]

Does anyone know of a lens hood that will fit the MM4 60mm scope? Alternatively, can anyone tell me exactly what the filter thread diameter is? I don't have any calipers, so I can only guess. I'll email Opticron anyway - and if I find out that way I'll post the information here.

I'm asking because in strong sunlight, when pointing in the direction of the sun, I get reflections in the lower field of view that disappear when I shade the front of the scope with my hand.

Thanks.

 

[Peregrine Took]

I got a somewhat disappointing answer from Opticron. The thread is made of concentric circles (as I suspected), and is not actually a thread at all.

I offered my opinion that this was a design fault and that surely they could have made a thread and perhaps provide a hood as an accessory.
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[wllmspd]

You could look to find/make a suitable cylinder than you could push over the front and pull out when needed.

Peter

 

[Peregrine Took]

You could look to find/make a suitable cylinder than you could push over the front and pull out when needed.

Yes, obviously, but it's a bit Heath Robinson.

 

[seawatcher]

Mine has an old yogurt pot wrapped in camoflage tape as a hood. The inside of the pot is lined with black gaffa tape - works a treat. Didn't cost me any more than a nice breakfast and a couple of bits of sticky tape SW