PolarPro Helix Coarse Thread Plate 86mm

PolarPro Helix Coarse Thread Plate 86mm – Magnetic Mount for Helix Filters

This Helix base fits lenses with 86mm coarse filter threads and provides the magnetic mounting point required to use Helix filters. In other words, the Base Plate is the essential interface between your lens and any Helix filter that attaches magnetically.

Key features and purpose

The Helix MagLock Base Plate serves as the magnetic attachment for all Helix filters. Therefore, you must use a compatible Base Plate in order to mount Helix filters to your lens. The 86mm coarse thread version matches lenses that have 86mm coarse filter threads.

Compatibility and available sizes

PolarPro offers these Helix MagLock Base Plates in a range of thread sizes to match different lenses. The available sizes are:

• 67mm
• 72mm
• 77mm
• 82mm
• 86mm
• 86mm C
• 95mm
• 95mm C

Protection when no filter is installed

Each Base Plate includes a Defender Cap. The Defender Cap covers the Base Plate and protects the lens when you are not using a Helix filter. This prevents dust and potential contact with the exposed mount.

What's in the box

• 1x Base Plate 86mm Coarse
• 1x Base Plate Defender

FAQ

question: Which lenses will this Base Plate fit?
Answer: It fits lenses that have 86mm coarse filter threads. Use this Base Plate to provide the magnetic mounting point for Helix filters on those lenses.

question: Are Helix filters included with the Base Plate?
Answer: The package contents list only the Base Plate 86mm Coarse and the Base Plate Defender. Helix filters are separate items; the Base Plate functions as the magnetic interface to accept those filters.

question: What is the purpose of the Defender Cap?
Answer: The Defender Cap covers the Base Plate when no filter is attached, offering protection for the lens and the mounting surface to reduce exposure to dust and contact.

question: Can I use a different size Base Plate on my lens?
Answer: You should choose the Base Plate that matches your lens thread size. PolarPro provides multiple sizes (listed above) so you can select the correct Helix MagLock Base Plate for your lens thread.