Description
Article no.: 29600
The PolarPro Helix Thread Plate 82mm serves as the magnetic base for Helix filters on lenses that have 82mm filter threads. You must use a Helix Base Plate to mount any Helix filter. The plate provides the magnetic attachment point that secures Helix filters to the lens.
The Helix Base Plate acts as the mounting interface between your lens and Helix filters. It fastens to lenses with 82mm threads and creates a magnetic surface so Helix filters can attach quickly and securely. Additionally, the Base Plate comes with a Defender Cap that protects the lens when a filter is not installed.
PolarPro offers Helix MagLock Base Plates in multiple thread sizes to match a wide range of lenses. The sizes include:
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Thread size | 82mm |
| Purpose | Magnetic mounting point for Helix filters; required to use Helix filters |
| Available sizes | 67mm, 72mm, 77mm, 82mm, 86mm, 95mm, 95mm C |
| Includes Defender Cap | Yes — for lens protection when no filter is installed |
| Box contents | 1x Base Plate 82mm; 1x Base Plate Defender |
Use this Base Plate on any lens that has an 82mm filter thread. Because the Helix system relies on a magnetic mounting surface, the Base Plate is required to attach Helix filters. When no filter is mounted, use the included Defender Cap to protect the lens front element.
Question: Can I attach Helix filters directly to my lens without this Base Plate?
Answer: No. Base Plates are required to use Helix filters because they provide the magnetic mounting point the filters attach to.
Question: Is this Thread Plate suitable for my lens?
Answer: Use the PolarPro Helix Thread Plate 82mm on lenses that have an 82mm filter thread. If your lens uses a different thread size, choose the corresponding Helix Base Plate size listed above.
Question: Does the package include protection for the lens when no filter is installed?
Answer: Yes. Each Base Plate includes a Defender Cap that protects the lens front when a filter is not attached.