Which filter(s) do you leave on all the time?

[KoiBoy]

hi,

i'm just wondering which filter(s) are left on all or most of the time.. example.. uv filter? polarize filter? etc... i think uv.. right? just asking..

[Jon]

UV on my DSLR lenses; none on the A620 since I don't tend to walk around with it open.

[blam]

I leave a UV on mine all the time...which is a good thing because someone got some nasty finger prints on my UV lens the other day =\

[Thomas S.]

I always leave the adapter and a CIR Polarizing filter on my S3. I dont trust the lens cap that comes with it and I would much rather break a filter then the lens (and the whole camera for that matter). A good Idea also is to leave a lens hood on as well. Just an additional buffer between the lens and the crazy messed up world around you.

[JustShootin']

I have the polarizing filter on my S2 most of the time, but not always. But like Thomas, I do leave the filter adapter and hood on all the time for a little added safty. Of course, one must remember to fold back or remove the hood if shooting with the built in flash, or it will sho-nuf cast a shadow of the hood!

Gary

[DavidW]

I wouldn't leave a polarising filter on all the time - it robs you of about 1 1/3 stops of light, which is a significant loss. I only fit a polariser when I need one.



David

[coreypolis]

none

[KoiBoy]

thank you everyone, i'm glad i asked...

GREAT NEWS!

i just got my S3 in the mail today finally arrived... and just taking a few shots in Auto... the details are just WOW!... thanks goodness for spendin over a month reseaching.

this is just an amazing camera...

[JustShootin']

KoiBoy
I don't have the S3, but for 15 months now I have had the S2 which is very similar camera, and I love it. You're right, they are amazing cameras. Not that it has anything to do with the picture quality, but I sure wish the S2 was gun metal gray or black like your S3, instead of mickey mouse SILVER!

Gary

[DavidW]

KoiBoy - the really great thing is that all the manual control you want is available, too, so you can experiment with P mode, then head to Av and M where appropriate. Auto will get you good results much of the time, but sometimes you can get better results by taking control yourself.



David

[72Malibu]

I've had my S3 since just before Christmas and I love it! I have a Rebel 2000 35mm that I keep a UV filter on all the time. I still have to get the adapter/hood set so that I can do the same with my S3, but that's what I'm going to do, keep the adapter and UV filter on all the time.

[KoiBoy]

silver isn't that bad, just know that if you ever misplace your camera, its easier to find then a black one :lol:

KoiBoy
but I sure wish the S2 was gun metal gray or black like your S3, instead of mickey mouse SILVER!

Gary

[KoiBoy]

ya, i'm in the process of getting the uv filter and adapter, but will leave the uv on for sure as a protection for the lens.

thanks everyone!

I've had my S3 since just before Christmas and I love it! I have a Rebel 2000 35mm that I keep a UV filter on all the time. I still have to get the adapter/hood set so that I can do the same with my S3, but that's what I'm going to do, keep the adapter and UV filter on all the time.

[Gerald-NC]

I leave my UV on my S2 all the time. I tend to use it more than the polarizer.

[JustShootin']

There's many opinions on this, but personally, I don't want that extra piece of glass in front of my lens unless it's doing something to improve my picture. Being that I don't work for National Geographic or anything else that puts my lens at great risk, I'm not likely to damage it from everyday use. At least I haven't in the past 35 or so years. Now after all this bragging, I will probably break it before the day's gone! :(

[JustShootin']

silver isn't that bad, just know that if you ever misplace your camera, its easier to find then a black one :lol:

That's true, koiBoy, but eveytime I spot Elvis, he spots my very silver camera, and runs before can get the shot!

[KoiBoy]

That's true, koiBoy, but eveytime I spot Elvis, he spots my very silver camera, and runs before can get the shot!

:-D

[KoiBoy]

you probably won't break it soon, your still going strong with 35 + years.. :)

There's many opinions on this, but personally, I don't want that extra piece of glass in front of my lens unless it's doing something to improve my picture. Being that I don't work for National Geographic or anything else that puts my lens at great risk, I'm not likely to damage it from everyday use. At least I haven't in the past 35 or so years. Now after all this bragging, I will probably break it before the day's gone! :(