UV filter for protection
 

I'm considering getting a UV filter to leave on the XH-A1 full-time for protection. Two I've been looking at are the B&W 72mm UV Haze 010 Multi-Resisant Coating glass filer and the HOYA 72mm UV Pro 1 Digital Multi-Coated glass filer. Has anyone used either or both of these? I'm looking for real world experience as to which, if either, would be better.

UV filter
 

Hi
I use the Hoya, screwed in on as soon as I unpacked my A1. don't even know it's there.
Trev

I have the B+W filter you name. It is very nice and works fine.

I don't know about other filters, but it makes putting on the lens hood a bit tight, but there has been no problem.

I got a Hoya thin glass filter, 3mm. It was about $75 or so. Very thin but the tradeoff is no front threads, so it has to come off before using other filters. Seems fine.

Hoya is thin and good glass. B+W is thick and good glass. I like Hoya.

Hoya also has a 72mm Clear Pro 1 Digital Multi-Coated Glass Filter, which is cheaper than the UV filter. What are the pros and cons of the clear filter versus the UV filter, given I will be leaving it on all the time.

I got the B&W. It was around $50 to $60, if I recall correctly. No problems at all with it.

B+W F-Pro A1 72mm filter ---> $100.
The front element of your XH-A1 ---> priceless.

I'm very satisfied with it. It's a good optic.

Even with careful cleaning of the front lens element,
over time the front lens surface will mar. I recommend
a high-quality, made for HD filter. This will reduce the
number of times you need to clean the front surface.

I use my camera outside often, and it's exposed to
dust and pollen. First, I try to blow off what I can.
Next, I try a soft brush. Finally, if needed, I use a
wipe made for lens cleaning. Don't use the
wipe first, as you may grind in particles.

Incidentally, I remove the A1 filter when shooting
into the sun or other light sources to avoid flare,
but generally keep the A1 filter on.

Accidents happen. Let the accidents happen to
a cheap piece of glass, not your XH-A1 lens.

I have bought from Ebay one Kenko 72mm Pro1 Pro 1 Digital MultiCoated UV Filter at only 23.00US$ plus 7$ shipping to Italy. Kenko is the local japan brand of Hoya. At this time is available at 20.99US$ on Ebay as item number 190148240426. Very good quality.
Bye

I'll go for a Hoya. Read this for more infomation on thier glass, especially the muilt glass.

http://www.thkphoto.com/products/hoya/hoya-02.html

For those of recommending a Hoya - does it matter whether it's a clear filter or a UV filter?

I have the B+W you mentioned and I like it.

I have the MRC 72 ND 4x + the MRC Circ Pol + UV 72 F-Pro .
All B+W. I l leave the UV on for ever, but agreed with Eric Muehling above.
You need to clean the front element, more if you stack lenses.

For protection, it doesn't matter. Most people will use a UV Filter since it serves to remove some haze outside by filtiltering the UV light. There are different levels of UV light removal in different filters.

If I get the UV filter, will it matter if I leave it on all the time - including when I doing video inside?