Think I bought some fake Hoya Filters?
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Where did you buy it from?
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Google image research is hardly a definitive answer. Have you actually contacted Hoya UK and asked them, sending in the pictures?
I'm not a big fan of eBay, but people can file disputes for just about anything - based on circumstantial evidence. Not saying it is not fake, but logos change, lettering changes, lines are changed and upgraded and manufactured slightly differently in different locales...
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This was where I read about the fakes; http://www.amateurphotographer.co.u...raphers-warned-as-bogus-filter-scam-escalates
As Freecom2 says though, check with Hoya that they haven't changed their lettering etc recently.
There is this for contact; Anyone concerned should contact Intro 2020 on 01628 674411.
As Freecom2 says though, check with Hoya that they haven't changed their lettering etc recently.
There is this for contact; Anyone concerned should contact Intro 2020 on 01628 674411.
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This... this is how I was told you could check whether or not your filter is a fake.
So if the barcode is on a sticker stuck to the back of the case all is good, if its printed on the liner thats inside the case, its fake.
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Send it back for a refund - you don't need a UV filter on your K5 II.
If you haven't already, buy a CPL or ND Fader instead.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-e9TUIC-Dtk
If you haven't already, buy a CPL or ND Fader instead.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-e9TUIC-Dtk
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Thanks. Barcode is a sticky label - not straight but sticky!
Just noticed that the filter they used at lenstip had made in japan on:
http://www.lenstip.com/113.15-article-UV_filters_test_Hoya_72_mm_HMC_UV-0.html
Have sent a quick email just to confirm with Hoya that this is real.
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Does it at least have reduced and coloured reflections, or is it like a plain piece of window glass? It is not conclusive as fraudsters have stepped up their efforts, but many still put plain glass in.
Another thing to watch out is the quality of filter thread.
Another thing to watch out is the quality of filter thread.
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I asked the seller to confirm that these filters were genuine, interesting response...
Hi !
Thank you for your mail.
We are not brave to sell a fake product.
We will do full refund if you think this filter is fake or not satisfied with it and we will pay your return postage too.
You can keep this mail and report eBay with this mail when you open a case if you think this filter is fake.
This UV(O) is made in Japan.
Don't worry at all !!
Thank you very much !
Hi !
Thank you for your mail.
We are not brave to sell a fake product.
We will do full refund if you think this filter is fake or not satisfied with it and we will pay your return postage too.
You can keep this mail and report eBay with this mail when you open a case if you think this filter is fake.
This UV(O) is made in Japan.
Don't worry at all !!
Thank you very much !
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Checked two filters I bought from amazon, looks good , I also scanned the barcode using 'Red Laser' which is an iPhone app, which confirms that the barcode matches what it says on the box , hopefully didn't get ripped of for £90 . However a previous Hoya I bought from eBay only came in a soft packet and only says Japan around the edge of the filter. Definitely had my pants down there.
