Protecting the lens in a new G6

Hi,
I just purchased a G6 , and I would like to know:
a) is there an accessory (Canon or "nonCanon") to protect the lens of this camera?
b) if I decide to purchase additional lenses, is Lensmate a good choice...or is it better to stick to Canon?
Thank you.
Kathy

Best thing to do would be to buy an adapter barrel for the G6 (lensmate and canon are both good, both are made of a light aluminium alloy), coupled with a polariser.

Whether you go with a 52mm or 58mm adapter really will depend on a few factors such as:

1 Are asthetics important?
2 What manufacture you purchase your future lens's from
3 And price (although 52 to 58mm filters costs are comparable.

Has anyone used the 'xtendalens' produced by Photosolve? They have adapters for G3/G5, but I didn't see one for a G6 on their site http://www.photosolve.​com …uct/xtendalens/​index.html

Their products aren't cheap, but the ones that I have purchased are very high quality and the service is phenominal.
Ian

They ARE? Last time I checked, the Canon version was made of plastic. Hmm, Did they change when I wasn't looking?
-Bruce

Ballen Photo,

You are correct, the canon is made of plastic, whereas the lensmate offers the more durable option.

A slight error in my post, as it was supposed to be " both the lensmate 52mm and 58mm are made of a light aluminium alloy"

OOPS! Brain Burp! Not to worry, happens to me all the time.
-Bruce

I will probably go with Lensmate. Question: I notice that they sell filters & polarizers. Nabil-A...you recommended a polarizer. I am looking at something that I can leave on the camera to protect the camera lens (for indoor and ourdoor shots). Would that be a polarizer be a better choice than a filter? Thanks for the replies.

Try this website for more filter info and what functions they play.

http://dpfwiw.com/filt​ers.htm

Id recommend starting with a polariser.

Thank you for the website with information on filters...very informative. Thank you for your help and patience.
Kathy

Uhm, why do you want to leave a polarizing filter on all the time?

I'd say UV or skylight filter is a more normal choice for lens protection.

You definately do not want to leave the polarizer on all the time. If you insist on having a "permanent" filter, use the UV.

This is the first fairly expensive camera I have had. Previously I had an A80, which was defective (replaced with the G6), and before that only small cameras with automatic settings. Just want to take good care of this camera. Maybe I shouldn't be so concerned about the lens, as long as I have the lens protector on, whenever the camera is not in use? and use a filter for protection if there is dust, snow, etc in the air?

We understand that. We just don't think a polarization filter is good choice. Better use a filter with minimal impact on the image and the settings.

Yes, UV or haze filter would not have any dramatic effect on the photo taking process.

Let me elaborate, i went a polariser as my protective lens as all my photos are outdoor landscape shots. for me the polariser was the way to go.. But all round,

A UV or haze filter would be the way to go..

Heres more info.

https://photography-on-the.net …52694&highlight​=polariser

see posting by cyberdynesystem in the following thread.
https://photography-on-the.net …49565&highlight​=polariser

Thank you to all who have replied to my question. Bless you for taking the time to reply.
Kathy