UV filters
Jan 28, 2024 13:46:49 #
The glass in UV filters was a lot weaker than the glass used in the front element of lenses so the filters break from drops that don’t even ding a lens, regardless of whether or not there’s a filter on it. Also, if a lens was hit hard enough that the front element was damaged, there was normally large amounts of internal damage too. Even in the few cases where the UV filter might have protected the front element, the lens was dead anyway.
Steve Perry
It's the same with the clear glass filters...protection is an illusion.
Steve Perry
It's the same with the clear glass filters...protection is an illusion.
Jan 28, 2024 13:53:24 #
Jan 28, 2024 14:09:00 #
jeffhacker wrote:
What do you get for a more expensive one
A smaller bank account and bragging rights ...
Jan 28, 2024 15:39:49 #
jeffhacker wrote:
I just spent another small fortune on another lens... (show quote)
stay with nikon because of warranty............
Jan 28, 2024 16:22:06 #
Mac wrote:
I live in Florida and go to the beach often. The beach is made of sand and the water is saltwater. There is usually a breeze coming off the water. When the wind blows it can carry the spray from waves as well as loose sand from the beach. Both are very abrasive and can cause tiny scratches in glass. Using a filter protects the front lens element from those scratches. A filter is less expensive to replace than a lens.
Acoarst. And good on you. I have lived spitting distance from beaches and or harbors. But my camera is not "my shadow". I carry a camera only when I intend to use it, not "just in case".
For film I ALWAYS had a Nikonos for whenever necessary. I even put a filter on that ! Today my closest thing on hand is an OMD. I warmly welcome alternate suggestions of other wash and wear gear, especially accompanied by pix of the gear rinsing off under the faucet.
Jan 28, 2024 16:47:01 #
jimpitt wrote:
stay with nikon because of warranty............
Yes. Nikon refuses to service a lens that has worn a third party filter. Removing it before shipping wont fool them. They will KNOW.
Jan 28, 2024 17:21:28 #
User ID wrote:
Havent yet seen the pic that was worth taking good gear out into blowing sand and salt spray ... unless acoarst my employer owns the gear.
Theres likely a few Hawgsters who proudly do such things cuz it makes them feel "serious" about prowling for images, legends in their own minds, but lacking in legendary images.
I see that "blowing sand and salt spray" thing EVERY time protective filters is discussed. Its kinda laffable, unless it pays hugely good $$.
Theres likely a few Hawgsters who proudly do such things cuz it makes them feel "serious" about prowling for images, legends in their own minds, but lacking in legendary images.
I see that "blowing sand and salt spray" thing EVERY time protective filters is discussed. Its kinda laffable, unless it pays hugely good $$.
Some people enjoy getting those shots you can’t get without going out in conditions like that.
Jan 28, 2024 17:36:01 #
Jan 28, 2024 17:39:47 #
jimpitt wrote:
stay with nikon because of warranty............
Why would a filter have anything to do with a warranty?
Jan 28, 2024 17:42:36 #
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Jan 28, 2024 17:49:51 #
therwol
Loc: USA
User ID wrote:
Havent yet seen the pic that was worth taking good gear out into blowing sand and salt spray ... unless acoarst my employer owns the gear.
So what do most people do when a hurricane approaches? Board up windows. Collect supplies and check their generators? Evacuate? My wife thinks that it's the best time to go swimming. So you're not going to take a camera? The real drawback is that if the undertow gets her, then you might forget to ditch the camera before you dive in. Then again, what's the point of two people dying?
1982. Near Ft. Morgan on the Alabama coast. Grainy, first generation ASA 400 Kodacolor. I blurred her face in order to avoid her wrath.
Jan 28, 2024 17:53:57 #
Mac wrote:
High price doesn’t guarantee top quality, but cheap is cheap.
There are a number good filter makers, I use B+W Master 007 Clear MRC nano filters to protect from blowing sand and salt spray.
There are a number good filter makers, I use B+W Master 007 Clear MRC nano filters to protect from blowing sand and salt spray.
What Mac said! I have gravitated to B+H and have not been disappointed.
Jan 28, 2024 20:28:39 #
therwol wrote:
So what do most people do when a hurricane approac... (show quote)
Still "havent yet seen ...... "
Acoarst, not holding my breath.
Jan 28, 2024 22:04:02 #
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