hi guys! i am planning to buy a UV filter, most of dlsr users say that you must always use a UV filter to protect your lens. can you please help me in deciding what filter to buy because i am clueless regarding filters?

thank you.:Grin:

You can always read through this thread:

http://digitalphotographer.com.ph/forum/showthread.php?t=177

BTW, if you have a Paypal account, hvstar.net has excellent prices on Hoya and B+W filters.

thanks sir arthur. :Grin:

hi all,

I also need help.. I am thinking of buying filters for my Sony H9. Does anyone here know if step-down rings or 74mm filter are available at Hidalgo or other camera shops here. I am considering ebay, but I have never tried it though. Any thoughts on these would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. :-)

Get a cheap one then remove it when you shoot, yes - I believe it should be there only to protect your lens :D

Get a cheap one then remove it when you shoot, yes - I believe it should be there only to protect your lens :D

ain't this the purpose of the front cap?

When I shoot outdoors I add the UV filter and remove it when I shoot indoors.

I'd rather have a scratched filter than a scratched lens :Grin:

Can you shoot and protect your camera at the sametime with the front cap on? just a thought..:)

hi guys! i am planning to buy a UV filter, most of dlsr users say that you must always use a UV filter to protect your lens. can you please help me in deciding what filter to buy because i am clueless regarding filters?

thank you.:Grin:

> I use Hoya.. though you can also buy cheap ones like sunpak .. especially if you'll remove it anyways when it's time to click :)

> I use Hoya.. though you can also buy cheap ones like sunpak .. especially if you'll remove it anyways when it's time to click :)

if you invested thousands buck for a lens, why buy cheap :Grin: accident may happen anytime that you might drop your gear whatever careful you are... i'm not saying its 100% damage proof but imagine if the front element comes first to the ground then its better to see a broken filter :)

check this site out: http://filtersxchange.multiply.com/

they sell hoya & b+w filters, bnew and free shipping :D

When I shoot outdoors I add the UV filter and remove it when I shoot indoors.

I'd rather have a scratched filter than a scratched lens :Grin:

Can you shoot and protect your camera at the sametime with the front cap on? just a thought..:)

He said remove it when he starts shooting. otherwise i wouldn't have stated so..:Grin: