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| Posted: Thu Oct 10th, 2013 19:04 |
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amazing50
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From now on I will have to "clock" the shutter 
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| Posted: Wed Oct 16th, 2013 13:35 |
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cab
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Hi I am a newbie , back to the filter issue I used to use 35mm slrs many moons ago and always used UV .Then Hoya was the preferred brand, what I would like to know is there a cheaper brand that is as good. Just getting back into Photography and cant afford everything I want at once. thanks in advance
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| Posted: Wed Oct 16th, 2013 13:51 |
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blackfox
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the only time i would consider using one is either for special effects i.e star ,polariser etc .or if doing seashore shots where salt spray is a problem ,other than that totally useless in digital and will 90% of the time degrade your image . i once had to bollock a mate of mine that spent £1300 on a lens and £2.50 for a filter off e/bay .if you feel you must use one GENUINE hoya pro 1 are good but carry a hefty price tag 
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| Posted: Wed Oct 16th, 2013 14:24 |
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cab
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thanks for the quick reply will look out for a Hoya for the sea side shoots.
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| Posted: Wed Oct 16th, 2013 15:03 |
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Robert
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Hi Cab, Welcome to the forum. As Jeff said, the only FILTER you need is probably a polariser, but I used caps for a reason, If you are considering a UV filter to protect your front element the there is no benefit using a UV filter with digital, just get a plain glass protective 'filter'. There is already a strong and very effective UV filter built int your camera body, it's directly in front of the sensor, it also filters out IR and prevents moir© from making patterns if you photograph somebody with a striped shirt. If you are considering colour tinted filters, again they are not needed with digital. In post processing using almost any software you are able to adjust the colour tints easily and revert if you don't like the effect.
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| Posted: Wed Oct 16th, 2013 15:36 |
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blackfox
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you don't need a filter rob you just use dust to protect your lenses 
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| Posted: Wed Oct 16th, 2013 16:00 |
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jk
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I always use a filter on all my lenses. Prefer to take the hit and sharpen a little more. To each his own but I do agree there is a small degradation of image. My sharpest lenses dont have filters !
____________________ Still learning after all these years! https://nikondslr.uk/gallery_view.php?user=2&folderid=none |
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| Posted: Wed Oct 16th, 2013 16:08 |
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Robert
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A few gouges on the front element adds character to the camera! ROFLMAO
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| Posted: Wed Oct 16th, 2013 16:46 |
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Eric
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Some years ago, I needed to take some shots of puddle splashing for a range of kids wellies. Got the D3 and a £1200 worth of new 17-35 lens in position then stamped away (boot on hand) to get the lovely splash coronets. So far so good. Then checkled the camera....few splashes that wiped off. Then the lens..... never wipe off gritty puddle water!!! Sure the lens scratches don't degrade images....but they don't half degrade the resale value!!
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