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Accidents happen. Protect your favorite Adorama products and purchase a protection plan to stay covered from accidental damage, mechanical or electrical failures, and more.
If we can’t fix it, we’ll replace it at no additional cost.
Protect your product from drops, spills, and more.
Enjoy your gear without fear. We have you covered!
When regular use of your product over time results in mechanical or electrical failure.
We will never charge you a deductible after the purchase of a plan.
Our claims process is simple & easy and our customer service team is happy to help.
Adorama Protect powered by Extend is available for purchase to customers in the United States. Not available for international or U.S. territories purchases. Plans on open box items do not cover pre-existing damage.
Adorama Protect plans are available for ABS clients. If you have any questions or require assistanse, please call 800-223-2500
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Aluminum
Clear
0.19" (5mm)
Yes
62mm
1.76 oz (50g)
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The filter's effectiveness is rooted in the meticulously etched lines on the surface of the optical glass. These lines are strategically patterned to generate the eight beams of light that radiate from bright or strong point light sources within the scene. The star effect's intensity and appearance can be fine-tuned by adjusting the aperture, altering the strength and size of the light source, or by changing the distance between the camera and the subject.
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