Filters Question

Should I remove my uv filters when taking indoor photo's????Does this affect the photo color quality..

Thank you

It's been discussed (sometimes quite heatedly) on these forums. Try searching for it using the search box.

Quick answer, it's totally up to you. The filter adds nothing to the image and depending on the quality of the filter can affect IQ negatively. It does offer some protection but that about all it does these days. I choose to shoot in the nude, but that's me.

Good filters affect the image about 0.6-0.8%. In the most extreme circumstances this can be visualized. Cheap filters affect the image about 7-8% and even in rather ordinary circumstances will affect your photo. The affect is contrast loss and flare. So depending upon how fussy you are, and how cheap your filter is, it may make a signficant difference to you (or not).

You should take it off. Don't put it on again unless you actually NEED one.

Thank all of you for your comments. I think I will do some test both ways, on and off and study the affects. Again.. Thank you

gjl711 wrote in post #9339766
Quick answer, it's totally up to you. The filter adds nothing to the image and depending on the quality of the filter can affect IQ negatively. It does offer some protection but that about all it does these days. I choose to shoot in the nude, but that's me.

I hope your talking about the camera - either that or hopefully you only shoot in private!

With regards to the OP, a hood will provide more protection than a filter in 90% of situations. I would only use one if there was a chance of damage to the front element from sea spray, greasy fingers (other than my own ie kids), animals etc.