uv filter for GL2? at DVinfo.net

Vladimir Chaloupka · October 3rd, 2003, 09:33 AM

Just wondering if it's a good idea to have a protective filter on the GL2 at all times, and, this may be a stupid question, but can I use any 58mm UV filters made for still camera lenses, or are there specific filters for camcorders?

Frank Granovski · October 3rd, 2003, 11:08 AM

A UV can be used on a still cam or video cam. It's a good move to keep one on to keep the lens protected.

Brad Higerd · October 3rd, 2003, 11:37 AM

There are lots of opinions on whether to use protective glass at all times, and I am beginning to believe the moderators who suggest not adding glass to the front of the GL2 when unnecessary. I think the image quality is better without anything, but you may want to check into insurance. I shoot in a state of peace knowing my deducible is $0.

Vladimir Chaloupka · October 3rd, 2003, 12:15 PM

Thanks a lot--by the way, what's the deal with that "tourist" thing...

Brad Higerd · October 3rd, 2003, 03:39 PM

Vladimir,

The "tourist" thing will go away with future participation in this forum. In general, the guys with lots of posts produce lots of useful advise.

Brad

Bud Kuenzli · October 4th, 2003, 02:17 AM

here are some thoughts on the subject that rears its ugly head so regularly ;)...

It's smart to protect your main lens as much as you can and keeping a filter on it is good protection. My filter was nicked just last month. I have NO idea how it happened. I am meticulous, but I was on a river raft trip so it saved my camera.
BUT
Poor filters throw money at something that degrades your lens and makes your multi-thousand dollar investment worth a whole lot less. So NEVER buy cheap filters. Get B&W or other high-end filters.
Keep it scrupulously clean. The very high dof of digital video means that tiny specks on a filter can be visible so keeping your lens and filter perfectly clean is critical.
Do NOT use a filter if you are shooting with the sun anywhere to the front or front side of you if you can avoid it. The odds of showing flare and imperfections/spots on the filter becomes much greater.
So keep a lens pen and a micro fiber cloth with you at all times and use and remove the filter as appropriate.

October 3rd, 2003, 09:33 AM	#1
Vladimir Chaloupka Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Santa Fe, NM Posts: 80	uv filter for GL2? Just wondering if it's a good idea to have a protective filter on the GL2 at all times, and, this may be a stupid question, but can I use any 58mm UV filters made for still camera lenses, or are there specific filters for camcorders?

October 4th, 2003, 02:17 AM	#6
Bud Kuenzli Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: North Pole, Alaska Posts: 197	uv filters and such here are some thoughts on the subject that rears its ugly head so regularly ;)... It's smart to protect your main lens as much as you can and keeping a filter on it is good protection. My filter was nicked just last month. I have NO idea how it happened. I am meticulous, but I was on a river raft trip so it saved my camera. BUT Poor filters throw money at something that degrades your lens and makes your multi-thousand dollar investment worth a whole lot less. So NEVER buy cheap filters. Get B&W or other high-end filters. Keep it scrupulously clean. The very high dof of digital video means that tiny specks on a filter can be visible so keeping your lens and filter perfectly clean is critical. Do NOT use a filter if you are shooting with the sun anywhere to the front or front side of you if you can avoid it. The odds of showing flare and imperfections/spots on the filter becomes much greater. So keep a lens pen and a micro fiber cloth with you at all times and use and remove the filter as appropriate. __________________ on the Internet, when you get where you're going you still don't know where you are

October 3rd, 2003, 11:08 AM	#2
Frank Granovski Outer Circle Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hope, BC Posts: 7,524	A UV can be used on a still cam or video cam. It's a good move to keep one on to keep the lens protected.

October 3rd, 2003, 11:37 AM	#3
Brad Higerd Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 186	There are lots of opinions on whether to use protective glass at all times, and I am beginning to believe the moderators who suggest not adding glass to the front of the GL2 when unnecessary. I think the image quality is better without anything, but you may want to check into insurance. I shoot in a state of peace knowing my deducible is $0.

October 3rd, 2003, 12:15 PM	#4
Vladimir Chaloupka Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Santa Fe, NM Posts: 80	Thanks a lot--by the way, what's the deal with that "tourist" thing...

October 3rd, 2003, 03:39 PM	#5
Brad Higerd Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 186	Vladimir, The "tourist" thing will go away with future participation in this forum. In general, the guys with lots of posts produce lots of useful advise. Brad