Is this filter set worth anything? (w/ pics) at DVinfo.net

Scott Silverman · January 7th, 2003, 10:22 PM

Hi,
I own this (below) unopened 3 piece filter set. Would this be worthy to be on my GL2? Or should I sell it on eBay and use the $ to put towards a different filter? Thanks for all your opinions!
Several pictures here:
http://www.vi-pc.com/~scottsil/filterstemp.htm

(Sorry it might take a little time for the pics to load, especially if you don't have cabel/DSL. I didn't compress them any more once they came off my GL2.)

Jeff Donald · January 7th, 2003, 11:09 PM

Sorry, they're not worth anything and I wouldn't put those on in front of the great Canon glass on the GL2. They will only degrade the image quality.

Jeff

Ken Tanaka · January 8th, 2003, 01:27 AM

Scott,
Sorry, but I have to agree with Jeff. They may seem fine to casual inspection but I can almost guarantee that they're full of tiny aberrations that will ultimately degrade your footage.

If you're going to use filters stick with the best (ex: Schneider, Heliopan, B+W, et.al.). They're expensive for reasons beyond profit.

Imran Zaidi · January 8th, 2003, 11:01 AM

Scott,

Take it from me, I made the mistake of buying this same stuff you're considering. DON'T DO IT!!!!!

Both the UV and the Warming filter are not too clear, and the Polarizing filter is HORRIBLE! If you slap on the polarization filter and then zoom into something all the way, you will notice color distortions and focus problems that do not go away.

Avoid these at all costs!

Frank Granovski · January 8th, 2003, 03:53 PM

You may want to try them first. If they're cr_p, just throw them away. But if you don't have at least a good UV, you moght as well use this UV, to protect your lens. Even if it's not the best UV, so what. At least your GL2 lens will be protected.

Scott Silverman · January 8th, 2003, 05:14 PM

Thanks for all your help. I decided not to take the chance and ordered a nice $35 B+W brand filter off B&H. Thanks to all.

Peter Moore · January 8th, 2003, 06:45 PM

Personally I use them and I can't tell the difference in footage between using the UV filter and using nothing. I guess I don't have the trained eye that other people have.

Frank Granovski · January 9th, 2003, 04:16 AM

But you have 4 eyes, like me, right? This gives you wisdom and foresight.

Peter Moore · January 9th, 2003, 07:36 AM

I don't know if contact lenses technically count as four eyes, but if so then sure.

Brad Higerd · January 17th, 2003, 07:23 AM

How about Tiffen? Are their GL2 (58mm) filters made well?

Unfortunately, I only have two eyes with which to judge. That may change if I keep missing exits on the interstate.

January 7th, 2003, 10:22 PM	#1
Scott Silverman Major Player Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Cupertino, California, USA Posts: 301	Is this filter set worth anything? (w/ pics) Hi, I own this (below) unopened 3 piece filter set. Would this be worthy to be on my GL2? Or should I sell it on eBay and use the $ to put towards a different filter? Thanks for all your opinions! Several pictures here: http://www.vi-pc.com/~scottsil/filterstemp.htm (Sorry it might take a little time for the pics to load, especially if you don't have cabel/DSL. I didn't compress them any more once they came off my GL2.) __________________ Scott Silverman Shining Star Digital Video Productions Bay Area, CA

January 8th, 2003, 01:27 AM	#3
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	Scott, Sorry, but I have to agree with Jeff. They may seem fine to casual inspection but I can almost guarantee that they're full of tiny aberrations that will ultimately degrade your footage. If you're going to use filters stick with the best (ex: Schneider, Heliopan, B+W, et.al.). They're expensive for reasons beyond profit. __________________ Lady X Films: A lady with a boring wardrobe...and a global mission. Hey, you don't have enough stuff! Buy with confidence from our sponsors. Hand-picked as the best in the business...Really! See some of my work one frame at a time: www.KenTanaka.com

January 8th, 2003, 05:14 PM	#6
Scott Silverman Major Player Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Cupertino, California, USA Posts: 301	Thanks for all your help. I decided not to take the chance and ordered a nice $35 B+W brand filter off B&H. Thanks to all. __________________ Scott Silverman Shining Star Digital Video Productions Bay Area, CA

January 7th, 2003, 11:09 PM	#2
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	Sorry, they're not worth anything and I wouldn't put those on in front of the great Canon glass on the GL2. They will only degrade the image quality. Jeff

January 8th, 2003, 11:01 AM	#4
Imran Zaidi Trustee Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,315	Scott, Take it from me, I made the mistake of buying this same stuff you're considering. DON'T DO IT!!!!! Both the UV and the Warming filter are not too clear, and the Polarizing filter is HORRIBLE! If you slap on the polarization filter and then zoom into something all the way, you will notice color distortions and focus problems that do not go away. Avoid these at all costs!

January 8th, 2003, 03:53 PM	#5
Frank Granovski Outer Circle Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hope, BC Posts: 7,524	You may want to try them first. If they're cr_p, just throw them away. But if you don't have at least a good UV, you moght as well use this UV, to protect your lens. Even if it's not the best UV, so what. At least your GL2 lens will be protected.

January 8th, 2003, 06:45 PM	#7
Peter Moore Trustee Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Arlington VA Posts: 1,034	Personally I use them and I can't tell the difference in footage between using the UV filter and using nothing. I guess I don't have the trained eye that other people have.

January 9th, 2003, 04:16 AM	#8
Frank Granovski Outer Circle Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hope, BC Posts: 7,524	But you have 4 eyes, like me, right? This gives you wisdom and foresight.

January 9th, 2003, 07:36 AM	#9
Peter Moore Trustee Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Arlington VA Posts: 1,034	I don't know if contact lenses technically count as four eyes, but if so then sure.

January 17th, 2003, 07:23 AM	#10
Brad Higerd Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 186	How about Tiffen? Are their GL2 (58mm) filters made well? Unfortunately, I only have two eyes with which to judge. That may change if I keep missing exits on the interstate.