HV10, uv filter at DVinfo.net

Elmer Lang · January 8th, 2007, 02:38 PM

Part of my HV10 package was a UV filter. I assume it screws right into the front of my lens, but that means when not in use and packed away, with no cap for it, the filter can easily be touched or scratched.

So am I supposed to attach and detach every time I use the camera?

It just seems odd. On my dvx-100, the lens cap can be put on over it, so it's protected when not in use.

Any suggestions?

thanks,
elmer

Keith Loh · January 8th, 2007, 05:05 PM

Theoretically the UV is supposed to stay on your front element, protecting it from nicks and scratches and dirt. So you would only remove it to clean it or if it is causing flare in certain shots.

Elmer Lang · January 8th, 2007, 05:51 PM

Thanks. Yeah I went to B&H today and bought a cap. $3.79. You spend 2000 bucks there and you still have to pay for a cap for the Tiffen UV filter. Dang me!

I just don't understand what Tiffen is thinking not to include a cap because upless you take it off every time it would be easy to touch or scratch when putting away, etc.

elmer

Kallan Smith · January 8th, 2007, 06:06 PM

I had the same problem when my HV10 with lens kit showed up today. I found a pretty good 37mm lens cap with lanyard at Best Buy for $5.

Elmer Lang · January 8th, 2007, 06:28 PM

Good show. Still it's odd not to be included.

Another oddity with the HV10, it comes with an adaptor to plug in, but you can't use it to charge the battery. For that you have to use the camera (dumb) or buy a charger - 20 bucks.

Well, since I haven't been escorted off the premises for asking dopy questions, here's another.

When using the wide angle lens, I just screw it in over the uv filter, right, I don't have to take off the uv do I's?

looking left and right for security,
elmer

Ron Chau · January 8th, 2007, 06:42 PM

If you leave the UV filter on, a W/A lens may vignette because it is farther away from the camcorder lens.

Lee Wilson · January 8th, 2007, 09:37 PM

Yep a UV filter, or any filter will cause the WA lens to vignette, you can always get a larger UV to go on the front of the UV.

My (UK) HV10 did not come with a UV at all.

I leave my UV on all the time with no lens cap, I am fairly gentle with objects, no problems so far, if I get dust on the UV, I give it a good wipe with a cloth and spit.

These things will not shatter if you look at them wrong ! :)

January 8th, 2007, 02:38 PM	#1
Elmer Lang Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: NY, NY Posts: 319	HV10, uv filter Part of my HV10 package was a UV filter. I assume it screws right into the front of my lens, but that means when not in use and packed away, with no cap for it, the filter can easily be touched or scratched. So am I supposed to attach and detach every time I use the camera? It just seems odd. On my dvx-100, the lens cap can be put on over it, so it's protected when not in use. Any suggestions? thanks, elmer

January 8th, 2007, 05:05 PM	#2
Keith Loh Air China Pilot Join Date: May 2002 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Posts: 2,389	Theoretically the UV is supposed to stay on your front element, protecting it from nicks and scratches and dirt. So you would only remove it to clean it or if it is causing flare in certain shots. __________________ -- Visit http://www.KeithLoh.com \| stuff about living in Vancouver \| My Flickr photo gallery

January 8th, 2007, 05:51 PM	#3
Elmer Lang Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: NY, NY Posts: 319	Thanks. Yeah I went to B&H today and bought a cap. $3.79. You spend 2000 bucks there and you still have to pay for a cap for the Tiffen UV filter. Dang me! I just don't understand what Tiffen is thinking not to include a cap because upless you take it off every time it would be easy to touch or scratch when putting away, etc. elmer

January 8th, 2007, 06:06 PM	#4
Kallan Smith New Boot Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Nowhere Posts: 6	I had the same problem when my HV10 with lens kit showed up today. I found a pretty good 37mm lens cap with lanyard at Best Buy for $5.

January 8th, 2007, 06:28 PM	#5
Elmer Lang Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: NY, NY Posts: 319	Good show. Still it's odd not to be included. Another oddity with the HV10, it comes with an adaptor to plug in, but you can't use it to charge the battery. For that you have to use the camera (dumb) or buy a charger - 20 bucks. Well, since I haven't been escorted off the premises for asking dopy questions, here's another. When using the wide angle lens, I just screw it in over the uv filter, right, I don't have to take off the uv do I's? looking left and right for security, elmer

January 8th, 2007, 06:42 PM	#6
Ron Chau Major Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: ny, ny Posts: 204	If you leave the UV filter on, a W/A lens may vignette because it is farther away from the camcorder lens.

January 8th, 2007, 09:37 PM	#7
Lee Wilson Major Player Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: London UK Posts: 376	Yep a UV filter, or any filter will cause the WA lens to vignette, you can always get a larger UV to go on the front of the UV. My (UK) HV10 did not come with a UV at all. I leave my UV on all the time with no lens cap, I am fairly gentle with objects, no problems so far, if I get dust on the UV, I give it a good wipe with a cloth and spit. These things will not shatter if you look at them wrong ! :)