Lon Breedlove
March 27th, 2005, 10:39 AM
I've read around that buying a UV Filter for your lense will serve as a 'protector' to the outer glass.
(a) Is that true?
I've also read around that a cheap UV Filter can be bought for under 15 bucks?
(b) Is that true?
Recently I went over to the local Canon dealer, 'National Camera Exchange,' and I inquired about filters. This guy tells me that yes, cheap ones can be bought, but I will get what I pay for.. He then proceeded by trying to sell me a UV Filter for my lens, that costs about 75 dollars, because a cheap one will 'severely damage the image quality that I'm getting right now.'
To tell the truth, I don't know if this guy was lying, and trying to score a higher commision, or if he was preaching the truth.
I'd appreciate some guidence from you DV Gurus on what I should do. If there are filters out there for under $50, that wont actually subtract from my quality, but act as a shield to my lens, I would love it if you could steer me in the right direction.
I own a Canon XL2 with the stock 20x lens. When it comes down to it, I just don't want to scratch the lens, or alter it beyond repair. I have some car mounted test shots that need to be understood, and I cannot afford to buy a new lense if i break my current one.
Thanks,
Lon
(a) Is that true?
I've also read around that a cheap UV Filter can be bought for under 15 bucks?
(b) Is that true?
Recently I went over to the local Canon dealer, 'National Camera Exchange,' and I inquired about filters. This guy tells me that yes, cheap ones can be bought, but I will get what I pay for.. He then proceeded by trying to sell me a UV Filter for my lens, that costs about 75 dollars, because a cheap one will 'severely damage the image quality that I'm getting right now.'
To tell the truth, I don't know if this guy was lying, and trying to score a higher commision, or if he was preaching the truth.
I'd appreciate some guidence from you DV Gurus on what I should do. If there are filters out there for under $50, that wont actually subtract from my quality, but act as a shield to my lens, I would love it if you could steer me in the right direction.
I own a Canon XL2 with the stock 20x lens. When it comes down to it, I just don't want to scratch the lens, or alter it beyond repair. I have some car mounted test shots that need to be understood, and I cannot afford to buy a new lense if i break my current one.
Thanks,
Lon