Filters, advice needed - PhotoCamel

muscatmouse · 10-06-2009

As I am living n a very hot country, I need a UV and Polarising filter for my lenses.
Any advice would be gratefull where to buy these online and what brand names should I look for. Would it be easier to just buy at the local canon dealer??
What advice can you guys give me.

Have a great day.
Maria

Douglas · 10-06-2009

Whatever you get, make sure its of good quality. There are a few brands out there that are good and some that become 'stuff' between your lens and your subject. The Hoya brand is a good one. You can get both the UV and CP filters from them.

KmH · 10-06-2009

Digital cameras have a built-in UV filter in front of the image sensor and UV filters do nothing to improve digital images, but can improve film images.

A polarizing filter (CPL) is an essential piece in a basic photography kit. I would recommend a B+W Kaeseman Polarizing filter. On wide angle lenses you may want a 'slim' version to prevent vignetting.

Be careful with the Hoya brand. Some of their stuff isn't very good, but some of it is quite good. Edit: Hoya SHMC CPL , or a Hoya Pro1 CPL.

Some other brands to look at are B+W, Lee, Heliopan.

www.bhphotovideo.com has everything you'll likely need as a photographer and are one of, if not the most reputable online imaging equipment sellers. I usually place an order with them weekly.

muscatmouse · 10-06-2009

Thanks for the info so far. I like your profile picture, its very fitting to the muscat mouse!!!!
My children are waiting to see their 1st camel here in Oman!

stbear · 10-15-2009

I have expierence with B + W and Heliopan. Both have proved to be top quality. Like was said before you don't want to put a cheap piece of glass in front of your expensive lens.

moxi1 · 4 Weeks Ago

Hi there,
I don't know what camera you have SLR or PS. However I certainly recommend a filter on all your lenses, as a safety measure in dusty and sandy conditions. I suppose you have to get what is available at your place. The mentioned brands are all good - remember you get what you pay for - if it is a cheap filter it is probably poor quality.

Cheers moxi1

muscatmouse · 4 Weeks Ago

thanks for you advice.
I have a canon 40D.

Maria

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muscatmouse Alpaca Location: muscat,oman Posts: 13 CamelKarma: 10 Editing OK?: No Gallery \| Blog	Filters, advice needed As I am living n a very hot country, I need a UV and Polarising filter for my lenses. Any advice would be gratefull where to buy these online and what brand names should I look for. Would it be easier to just buy at the local canon dealer?? What advice can you guys give me. Have a great day. Maria __________________ Members don't see ads in threads. Register your free account today and become a member on PhotoCamel - Your Friendly Photo Forum, gaining access to posting privileges, contests, free plug-ins and other downloads, unlimited online storage for your photographs, reviews, free marketplace listings, and much more.

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Douglas F1 Camel Location: Florida Posts: 3,753 CamelKarma: 4959 Editing OK?: Yes Gallery \| Blog	Re: Filters, advice needed Whatever you get, make sure its of good quality. There are a few brands out there that are good and some that become 'stuff' between your lens and your subject. The Hoya brand is a good one. You can get both the UV and CP filters from them.
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KmH Bactrian Location: Central Iowa Posts: 1,990 CamelKarma: 2488 Editing OK?: Ask first Gallery \| Blog	Re: Filters, advice needed Digital cameras have a built-in UV filter in front of the image sensor and UV filters do nothing to improve digital images, but can improve film images. A polarizing filter (CPL) is an essential piece in a basic photography kit. I would recommend a B+W Kaeseman Polarizing filter. On wide angle lenses you may want a 'slim' version to prevent vignetting. Be careful with the Hoya brand. Some of their stuff isn't very good, but some of it is quite good. Edit: Hoya SHMC CPL , or a Hoya Pro1 CPL. Some other brands to look at are B+W, Lee, Heliopan. www.bhphotovideo.com has everything you'll likely need as a photographer and are one of, if not the most reputable online imaging equipment sellers. I usually place an order with them weekly.
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muscatmouse Alpaca Location: muscat,oman Posts: 13 CamelKarma: 10 Editing OK?: No Gallery \| Blog	Re: Filters, advice needed Thanks for the info so far. I like your profile picture, its very fitting to the muscat mouse!!!! My children are waiting to see their 1st camel here in Oman!

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stbear Llama Location: SE PA Posts: 745 CamelKarma: 172 Gallery \| Blog	Re: Filters, advice needed I have expierence with B + W and Heliopan. Both have proved to be top quality. Like was said before you don't want to put a cheap piece of glass in front of your expensive lens.

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moxi1 Vicuna Location: Australia Posts: 86 CamelKarma: 812 Editing OK?: Ask first Gallery \| Blog	Re: Filters, advice needed Hi there, I don't know what camera you have SLR or PS. However I certainly recommend a filter on all your lenses, as a safety measure in dusty and sandy conditions. I suppose you have to get what is available at your place. The mentioned brands are all good - remember you get what you pay for - if it is a cheap filter it is probably poor quality. Cheers moxi1

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muscatmouse Alpaca Location: muscat,oman Posts: 13 CamelKarma: 10 Editing OK?: No Gallery \| Blog	Re: Filters, advice needed thanks for you advice. I have a canon 40D. Maria __________________ Members don't see ads in threads. Register your free account today and become a member on PhotoCamel - Your Friendly Photo Forum, gaining access to posting privileges, contests, free plug-ins and other downloads, unlimited online storage for your photographs, reviews, free marketplace listings, and much more.

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