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michael.luczkow
28th of February 2005 (Mon), 00:51
looking for a permanent filter, what's the best and won't affect the image quality that much?

oh yeah, it's 67mm
spoolin_photography
28th of February 2005 (Mon), 01:09
UV Filter
michael.luczkow
28th of February 2005 (Mon), 01:12
UV Filter

:-)

well, thanks for the reply. I figured that much though. I was wondering if anyone had any specific brands/models that they like and why.
spoolin_photography
28th of February 2005 (Mon), 01:15
i use HOYA filters, i find them quite good and fairly robust and there fairly cheep
michael.luczkow
28th of February 2005 (Mon), 01:17
yeah, i was thinking about getting one because that's all I see around here. at the stores around here (Japan) i see kenko filters a lot also...

well if anyone has anything compelling to add please let me know as I'll be making the purchase in a few days. Thanks guys.
michael.luczkow
28th of February 2005 (Mon), 01:20
is UV light bad for camera optics / sensors?

What's a "multicoat" going to do for me? Is this something that degrades on image quality? I'm just looking for a protective filter that has as little effect on the image as possible.
tim
28th of February 2005 (Mon), 02:33
Multicoated means more coatings, which is generally a good thing. They stop reflections, and can reduce flare when light hits the lens.
chris.bailey
28th of February 2005 (Mon), 03:28
Canon also do a clear "protect" filter if you, like me, tend to prefer not to have a UV filter.
MikesJo
28th of February 2005 (Mon), 04:10
I have a Hoya Ultra on my 70-200. The thing is so thin!
Cadwell
28th of February 2005 (Mon), 04:13
Hoya Super HMC Pro 1 UV. That's what I use, anyway.