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Datha Y. Thompson		55mm 0r 52mm? Hello..I have a Kodak DX 7590.. I want to purchse an adapter tube.. I have noticed in my search there is a 55mm tube and a 52mm tube..What is the difference and which would I benefit from the most..?? Thanks a bunch.. To love this question, log in above April 15, 2006

Bob Chance		Datha: After researching Kodaks website, I found that there is only one adapter tube for this model camera and it only accepts 55mm filters. 55mm is not the size of the adapter, but the size filters need to be that you would thread on the end of the adapter. Such as ND or polarizing filters. The tube itself slips over the camera lens and screws into the camera body. The front or filter end of the tube is quite a bit bigger than the camera lens, so as to allow you to use filters without vignetting at wide focal lengths. Kodaks item #1525088 can be purchased directly from Kodak for $20.00 The also offer a 0.7x wide angel and a 1.4x telephoto auxillary lens for this model at $150.00 ea, Hope this helps. Bob To love this comment, log in above April 15, 2006

Datha Y. Thompson		Thank you for your time..I did go with Kodaks adapter tube..Just so you dont think im crazy there is another tube that fits 52mm threaded lens for this camera on ebay...but not made by kodak so I went with the obvious..I do appreciate you taking the time for me... ;) ONE More Question.. What did you think of their (Kodaks) wide angle and telephoto lenses?? To love this comment, log in above May 01, 2006

Bob Chance		Hi Datha: You're welcome and glad you could find a cheaper alternative. I really can't tell you about the auxillary lenses as I have never owned or used one. However, they are made by the same optics company as the zoom lens on the camera, which is a highly respected name in the business. Don't expect that great of a difference though. Although auxillary lenses of this nature do give you a little more of a spectrum to use, it's probably not going to be the same as a lens on an SLR. Bob To love this comment, log in above May 01, 2006

Datha Y. Thompson		AGAIN I WANT TO THANK YOU SOO MUCH...I JUST LOVE IT HERE AT BP... DATHA :0) To love this comment, log in above May 03, 2006

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