Description
Article no.: 29599
Use the PolarPro Helix Thread Plate 77mm as the magnetic mounting point for Helix filters on lenses that have 77mm filter threads. The Base Plate secures Helix MagLock filters to your lens, and it is required to attach Helix filters to any compatible lens.
The Helix MagLock Base Plate works with Helix filters by providing a magnetic interface directly on the lens. In addition, PolarPro offers Base Plates in several thread sizes so you can choose the correct fit for your lens.
The Base Plate installs onto your lens filter threads and becomes the mounting point for Helix filters. Therefore, you must use a Base Plate to attach Helix filters to a lens.
Moreover, the included Defender Cap offers protection for the exposed lens element whenever you remove a Helix filter, so you can store or transport the lens safely without leaving the mount exposed.
First, thread the Base Plate onto a lens with matching filter threads. Next, attach the Helix filter to the magnetic Base Plate. When you remove the filter, place the Defender Cap on the Base Plate to protect the lens.
Question: Is this Base Plate compatible with 77mm lenses?
Answer: The product title indicates this is the 77mm Helix Thread Plate, and the Helix Base Plate is designed for lenses with matching filter threads.
Question: Are Base Plates required to use Helix filters?
Answer: Yes. Helix filters mount magnetically to Helix Base Plates, so a Base Plate is required to use Helix filters on a lens.
Question: Does the package include a protector for the Base Plate?
Answer: Yes. Each Base Plate includes a Defender Cap for protecting the lens when no filter is installed.
Question: What sizes are available for Helix Base Plates?
Answer: PolarPro lists Base Plates in 67mm, 72mm, 77mm, 82mm, 86mm, 95mm, and 95mm C sizes.