How to add filters and lenses to Canon SX100is

I bought a Canon SX100is a couple of years ago and always wanted to add filters and lenses to it, like you do on more expensive cameras.
About a month ago I stumbled upon this instructable www.instructables.com/id/Digital_Camera_Lens_Hood_Rain_Hood/ and decided to make something similar for my camera.

Step 1: What you need...

- A little plastic cup. It will become our adapter so it has to be just the right size(more on that later)
- An adapter tube designed for another camera. I used a 58mm adapter tube for a Kodak Z712. These sell for about $5 on ebay.
- Some cutting tool. (I used a dremel)
- Flat black paint
-Sandpaper

Comments

[Lokisgodhi]

You should paint it black not to make it look cool but because the glare off the white plastic would play havoc with the sensors.

[kajko]

Great tutorial, thanks.
I am trying to do something similar for my SX120IS but I was wondering if you were getting any vignetting when zoomed out fully. Since you had to get the lens as close as possible to the filter, I would imagine zooming out would create image problems.
Also..where did you get that cup...can't find the right size for the life of me :)

Thanks

[Ruta9]

I had no vignetting using just the adapter or the hood, with the polarizer filter I had a little vignetting that I took care of by rubbing the cup on some sandpaper to sand off a bit of the plastic. Check step 7 for detailed instructions.
And the cup came with some cotton bandages I bought at a drugstore, I guess I got lucky , but keep looking you will find the right cup for your camera eventually.

[J@50n]

 Finally got the adapter!!!

Pics r below!

i had to use my moms camera for the photos so they are not the greatest lol... but there it is.  I also instead of painting the stuff, i wrapped it all with black electrical tape! I also went to a camera shop and got a cover for the setup.

sorry for "spamming" your comment section with my photos (valentines bouquet).

[Ruta9]

That's great man! Those are really nice shots

[J@50n]

Thanks, all because of your ible!

[J@50n]

 Just bought myself an adapter off ebay and a set of 3 filters on Amazon...... coming from Hong Kong though :(.

Upside, it only cost my about $18.00 (including shipping).

THANKS!

[Ruta9]

That's great. I'm hoping to see some of your pictures when you get your stuff on the mail.
I bought the polarizer, hood and +8 lens from a chinese website too, at about $5-60 each.
The raynox lens was more expensive, but worth every penny.

[J@50n]

 i just did this today. thanks for the ible!