Should I Use A UV Filter?
Feb 21, 2018 13:59:52 #
Since everyone else is allowed to ask the same question over and over again, I figured I'd join in. Get ready for some of the other oldies but goodies like, "What camera should I buy", "Should I buy a grey market camera", "What is a good SD card", Should I use back button focus", "How do I determine shutter count", "Canon or Nikon", "Should I switch to mirrorless", "How do I take pictures of the moon", etc. The list goes on and on. How about giving me the same multi-page responses you provide to other posters. Thanks.
Feb 21, 2018 14:06:35 #
I'm not sure I get the point. Perhaps you are suggesting something beyond what I'm reading.
UV filters were made for film. With digital there is not a noticeable change to the quality of the image. Depending on the direction of light, the image may degrade because the coatings on the filter are probably not as good as on the lens.
Many, including me, use them anyway to "protect" our lenses when we feel a need to do so. For example, it is really easy to clean a filter with any rag or sleeve handy. If damage is done, throw away the filter. With a "pocket" camera I often use a UV filter like a lens cap.
(Yes, you should get rid of your Nikons or Canons and switch to Panasonic mirrorless!!!!)
UV filters were made for film. With digital there is not a noticeable change to the quality of the image. Depending on the direction of light, the image may degrade because the coatings on the filter are probably not as good as on the lens.
Many, including me, use them anyway to "protect" our lenses when we feel a need to do so. For example, it is really easy to clean a filter with any rag or sleeve handy. If damage is done, throw away the filter. With a "pocket" camera I often use a UV filter like a lens cap.
(Yes, you should get rid of your Nikons or Canons and switch to Panasonic mirrorless!!!!)
Feb 21, 2018 14:21:13 #
What's the matter, you missing your brown truck? On ChrisT's ignore list? Humpday blues?
Feb 21, 2018 14:21:52 #
Jim Bob wrote:
Since everyone else is allowed to ask the same que... (show quote)
And when you suggest they use "Search" somebody pipes up about how you're not being polite or helpful.
Feb 21, 2018 14:22:43 #
I would say: Read up on your decisions. Find out what is best for you because everyone has their own opinion of what equipment you should have. Personally, I have gone from high end cameras to bridge cameras to photograph what I want. Now that's me not you.
Feb 21, 2018 14:25:24 #
Feb 21, 2018 14:25:47 #
Jim Bob wrote:
Since everyone else is allowed to ask the same que... (show quote)
Not unless you have a film camera, or work under hazardous conditions where a lens shade isn't enough. Such conditions include race tracks, welding areas (where you need a special ND filter anyway), beaches, deserts, manufacturing process lines, etc.
Feb 21, 2018 14:26:15 #
Jim Bob wrote:
Since everyone else is allowed to ask the same que... (show quote)
I'm fairly sure Jim Bob knows all the answers to these questions and is being rhetorical per a previous post.
Feb 21, 2018 14:26:35 #
shelty wrote:
I would say: Read up on your decisions. Find out what is best for you because everyone has their own opinion of what equipment you should have. Personally, I have gone from high end cameras to bridge cameras to photograph what I want. Now that's me not you.
"I have gone from high end cameras to bridge cameras to photograph what I want..."
I'm suffuring from some camera shock. For Christmas I got a tiny, tough and rugged Olympus point and shoot. I didn't know I wanted one. The sensor is way to small. In recent weeks my favorite photos are coming out of it using automatic settings. That's really wrong.
Feb 21, 2018 14:52:24 #
Since you asked:
Never.
D500.
It's your money.
Sandisk.
Always.
Look at EXIF data.
Nikon for 50 years.
When they pry my DSLR out of my cold dead fingers.
Mardi Gras is over. You'll have to wait until next year.
You didn't ask, but Bay Photo.
Never.
D500.
It's your money.
Sandisk.
Always.
Look at EXIF data.
Nikon for 50 years.
When they pry my DSLR out of my cold dead fingers.
Mardi Gras is over. You'll have to wait until next year.
You didn't ask, but Bay Photo.
Feb 21, 2018 15:36:14 #
Jim Bob wrote:
Since everyone else is allowed to ask the same que... (show quote)
Yes. And no. It depends.
Feb 21, 2018 19:14:34 #
lamiaceae wrote:
I'm fairly sure Jim Bob knows all the answers to these questions and is being rhetorical per a previous post.
Smart man. Rare around here.
Feb 21, 2018 19:44:38 #
Jim Bob wrote:
Since everyone else is allowed to ask the same que... (show quote)
UV filters have been questionable now that we all have gone digital, How ever there is an obscure use of UV filters, when shooting glow shirts. It is the UV from the lights or sun that cause the chemicals in the material to glow. I photograph youth sports teams, and there always seems to be a few teams that have glow uniforms. I use UV filter sheets in front of the lighting to suppress the effect....
Feb 21, 2018 19:52:27 #
mwsilvers
Loc: Central New Jersey
Jim Bob wrote:
Since everyone else is allowed to ask the same que... (show quote)
Yes you should always use it UV filter, except when you should not use a UV filter. Nikon is always the best and Canon is always the best. Always purchase grey market. No, always purchase from an authorized distributor. Any piece of crap SD card will do. No only buy the best and fastest SD cards. You should use back button focus all the time, some of the time, or not at all, depending. You don't need to track shutter count except when you need to track shutter count. You can track shutter count with an application or you can just count the number of clicks and remember them in your head. I always recommend going mirrorless unless you want to be able to see your face, in which case get a mirror. You take pictures of the Moon very carefully as to not disturb it's orbit.
Feb 21, 2018 19:56:12 #
I been reading a lot about Sony moving to #2 in the US market. Hope that helps.
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