General UV/Haze Filter info.

Hello,

I would like to see some side by side comparisons of what a UV/Haze filter actually does. Does anybody have a couple photos or ideas they can share? A good web link might be helpful too...

Thanks,

Ty

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Not a filter with much purpose....other than making filter salesmen rich. Only time I use a UV filter is if there is a chance of something impacting my lens....like water or sand...normal conditions = no filter.

I don't know about your S2, but Canon's DSLR's all have a filter in front of the sensor that cuts out way more UV than a screw-on filter would. There's absolutely no creative advantage to an UV filter on the DSLR's.

Many folks are led to believe that they need a UV filter (or other reasonably clear filter) for "protection" of their lens. In my opinion, that belief was largely started by filter salespeople trying to make money selling filters. Read this article to see the down side of using a filter when it isn't needed for creative purposes: http://www.photo.net/m​johnston/column66/

Thank You!!

Ty