No longer using protection
May 5, 2015 14:49:04 #
I have removed all those UV/Clear filters from my lenses.
I have had some problems with contrast. I watched a video by Kai W. from DRTV (Digital Review TV). He indicated there was no practical reason for these filters on digital cameras (digital sensors are not influenced by UV light the way film was). He also indicated there may be an advantage for contrast and light flare by not using them. He did actually demonstrated that it was somewhat difficult to do damage to you lens (he ran his cameras into a lot of trees etc.) He was able to damage one but it wasn't easy. Anyways... I started removing them on my lenses. I did see a marked improvement in contrast (seemed I always had to bump my contrast a touch in Post Process). He also stated that good coated lenses aren't that easy to scratch. Thought I would open this up for discussion and see what Ya'll think??
I have had some problems with contrast. I watched a video by Kai W. from DRTV (Digital Review TV). He indicated there was no practical reason for these filters on digital cameras (digital sensors are not influenced by UV light the way film was). He also indicated there may be an advantage for contrast and light flare by not using them. He did actually demonstrated that it was somewhat difficult to do damage to you lens (he ran his cameras into a lot of trees etc.) He was able to damage one but it wasn't easy. Anyways... I started removing them on my lenses. I did see a marked improvement in contrast (seemed I always had to bump my contrast a touch in Post Process). He also stated that good coated lenses aren't that easy to scratch. Thought I would open this up for discussion and see what Ya'll think??
May 5, 2015 14:53:01 #
If you have a couple months with nothing to do,you can do a search on this forum and get a lot of feedback. :)
May 5, 2015 14:56:12 #
As long as the missus doesn't get pregnant (couldn't resist...LOL)... Subject has been discussed to death.... People who want to use filters as it gives them a sense of security, will continue to do so. Those that don't, won't...
May 5, 2015 14:56:39 #
Normally I do not use them - however when shooting in adverse conditions, like rain and sea spray etc, I use them.
May 5, 2015 14:57:44 #
DaveO wrote:
If you have a couple months with nothing to do,you can do a search on this forum and get a lot of feedback. :)
Good idea :) I will take a couple months off.
May 5, 2015 15:01:18 #
frankie c wrote:
Good idea :) I will take a couple months off.
The time off would be great I'm sure! Basically a matter of personal preference. The CPL is the biggest exception. Enjoy! :) :)
May 5, 2015 15:03:45 #
May 5, 2015 15:04:41 #
May 5, 2015 15:05:12 #
frankie c wrote:
I have removed all those UV/Clear filters from my ... (show quote)
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Did the same thing awhile back, no more UV filters for me - Image Quality went up on everything since then.
May 5, 2015 15:08:35 #
Cdouthitt wrote:
Just make sure you use your hoods.
I seconded that notion for a good hood!
May 5, 2015 15:39:17 #
May 5, 2015 15:44:13 #
wingclui44
Loc: CT USA
frankie c wrote:
I have removed all those UV/Clear filters from my ... (show quote)
I only use "Clear" filter in hazard condition plus hood. Otherwise no filter, except CP & ND.
May 5, 2015 15:46:05 #
frjack wrote:
Hoods always on unless indoors with few others around.
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May 5, 2015 15:48:27 #
I stopped using them a long time ago because the problem of deciding which filter to buy. Expensive one? too expensive. Cheap one? Make my expensive lens perform like a cheap lens.
May 5, 2015 15:58:44 #
frankie c wrote:
I have removed all those UV/Clear filters from my ... (show quote)
Was one of his "tests" to show how unnecessary Clear/UV filters are include damage done at the beach by salt spray and/or blowing sand?
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