Filter Question
Jul 22, 2022 23:52:57 #
John7199
Loc: Eastern Mass.
I read somewhere that some people don't use lens caps when the have a UV filter on?
Is this kosher?
Is this kosher?
Jul 23, 2022 00:01:00 #
In most cases this is fine. You’ll get the filter a bit dirtier a bit sooner, and need to clean it more often. But you won’t be losing the lens cap, and maybe you’ll save a tenth of a second in capturing a fleeing shot.
Jul 23, 2022 00:43:46 #
John7199 wrote:
I read somewhere that some people don't use lens caps when the have a UV filter on?
Is this kosher?
Is this kosher?
An abomination unto you !
Jul 23, 2022 08:18:52 #
Context?
I still use a lens cap when I'm not shooting.
I use the lens cap just as I would if there was no filter.
Filter/no filter/no different.
I still use a lens cap when I'm not shooting.
I use the lens cap just as I would if there was no filter.
Filter/no filter/no different.
Jul 23, 2022 08:47:15 #
Jul 23, 2022 08:51:10 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
Where's your lens hood in this question?
(When my lens cap is off, the hood is on.)
Jul 23, 2022 08:59:41 #
Perfect answer there Longshadow. The lens hood not only protects the lens, but(wink wink nudge nudge) I've found that when I'm at our local zoo, many folks will move aside to let me move closer. I'm guessing they might believe I'm a ""professional"" photographer working for a magazine. I won't fool them, so I say nothing, but appreciate their permitting me to move closer, hence not shoot over some heads.
Jul 23, 2022 09:19:03 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
Where's your lens hood in this question?
I do NOT use protective filters. On my shorter lenses with smaller hoods I like to try to use a cap. On longer lenses not so much as the hood is so much larger but in ALL cases I keep the hood on and in the taking position 24/7.
Jul 23, 2022 09:42:25 #
Ah, the never ready lens cap.
Filter, lens hood, ready to shoot at a moments notice.
Filter, lens hood, ready to shoot at a moments notice.
Jul 23, 2022 09:46:19 #
coolhanduke wrote:
Ah, the never ready lens cap.
Filter, lens hood, ready to shoot at a moments notice.
Filter, lens hood, ready to shoot at a moments notice.
Hmmm.
I inferred it as not using a lens cap at all because there is a filter on the lens.
Not in regards to being "ready".
Jul 23, 2022 10:04:31 #
In My early days of photography, decades ago, there were discussions of photographers raising their cameras to capture a “moment” and they forgot their lens cap was on and missed the shot. Hence the term “never ready lens cap” was born.
If the camera is resting and not on a shoot, lens cap is appropriate to protect from dust etc.
If I’m on a photo shoot, a lens cap is never used but in its place always would be lens tissues and always a filter and lens hood. But that’s just me.
If the camera is resting and not on a shoot, lens cap is appropriate to protect from dust etc.
If I’m on a photo shoot, a lens cap is never used but in its place always would be lens tissues and always a filter and lens hood. But that’s just me.
Jul 23, 2022 10:05:44 #
Jul 23, 2022 10:10:54 #
coolhanduke wrote:
Ah, the never ready lens cap.
Filter, lens hood, ready to shoot at a moments notice.
Filter, lens hood, ready to shoot at a moments notice.
Verrrrrrry seldom seen a photo shot "at a moments notice" that was worth a second glance. Gets initial attention very well but then fades quickly.
Jul 23, 2022 11:10:41 #
User ID wrote:
Verrrrrrry seldom seen a photo shot "at a moments notice" that was worth a second glance. Gets initial attention very well but then fades quickly.
You don't shoot wildlife.
Jul 23, 2022 11:16:02 #
User ID wrote:
Verrrrrrry seldom seen a photo shot "at a moments notice" that was worth a second glance. Gets initial attention very well but then fades quickly.
I shoot both wildlife and street photography at times and many of these images are "at a moments notice." I think it depends on the subject one is shooting perhaps.
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