Removing the face from an Altimaster Galaxy

[jcbfly 1]

Anyone know any secrets for removing the face from a Galaxy. The manual says to apply gentle pressure and turn it counterclockwise, but the friking thing won't budge, even when I apply substantailly greater than "gentle" pressure.

[FlyinBrian83 0]

The lense on the Galaxy does come off by turning it counterclockwise, yours may be stuck, maybe try using a gripper for opening jar lids.

[IanHarrop 42]

From their web site

http://www.alti-2.com/accessories.htm

altimaster galaxy / stratosphere lens

This replacement screw-in lens is suitable for the new Altimaster galaxy and stratosphere only, the older Altimaster III lens can only be replaced at the factory.

It is important NOT to push down on a lens when you are removing the old lens or inserting a new one, pushing down just locks the lens into the thread and makes it difficult to turn.

If you have any problem in removing a lens we suggest you use a "sticky pad" such as the type used for removing the lids of jars.

"Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy

[jcbfly 1]

Thanks for the help! I tried the "sticky pad", but no joy! I wrote Alti-2 and they asked me to send it back, which I did. I thought that their customer service was excellent.