UV filter?

[Deepee]

I know that with Film photography UV filters are fitted almost all of the time, however are they necessary with Digital SLR's other than for lens protection? as the image can be adjusted later on.

[felixflame]

I think with some very enthusiastic photographers they'd prefer not to faff about with colour levels on an editing programme,

Phil

[Deepee]

The other thing is I Have a cheap Camray UV Filter I got off a friend that only cost him about a 5ver, would this do the job or would it be worth getting a more Expensive one, may be Hoya or Jessops one ?

[felixflame]

The other thing is I Have a cheap Camray UV Filter I got off a friend that only cost him about a 5ver, would this do the job or would it be worth getting a more Expensive one, may be Hoya or Jessops one ?

well ive got the one from Jessops its done me great... the difference id assume with regrad to the prices is the glass used for the filter and the coating of UV deflector on the lens, plus durability,

the one got in Jessops was only about £20-£25.. plus i use it on my 35mm SLR..

Phil

[Aleela]

I think with some very enthusiastic photographers they'd prefer not to faff about with colour levels on an editing programme,

Phil

UV filters are just as relevant as they have always been, on Digital as well as film cameras.

The filter will cut out some reflecticve glare, why "paint" it out, if you van photograph and not have it?

The only thing you need to remeber when buying a UV lens filter, is make sur eit is a CIRULAR one not a LINEAR on The later do not work with the autofocus lenses.

Hope this helps, Alex

[Stevie Lee]

There is no need for a UV filter on a digital camera. However it is worth fitting a clear filter to the front of a lens to protect it. The better ie more expensive filters do make a differance to the picture quailty.
Please dont get UV and Polariser filters mixed up:D

[dickwilly]

Is there such a thing as a circular UV filter? Are you getting mixed up with UV & polarizers?

I keep UV filers on all my lenses more for protection than anything else. But if it reduces post shot processing then why not, 2 birds 1 stone.

[KeithM]

I was told by the dude at Jessops that UV filters do very little for DSLRs photos. They're more for lens protection and after dropping my DSLR - boy am I glad I listened to him!

[tontikki]

this is a FAQ on protective filters generally: http://www.zen20934.zen.co.uk/photography/LensTests/Flare/Protective_Filter_FAQ.htm