The importance of a uv filter?
 

OK, I understand the need to protect the lens. But what else? (Yeah, I'm a
point and shoot kind of guy)

The importance of a uv filter?
 

On Mon, 09 Aug 2004 23:21:35 +0000, Duffer wrote:

OK, I understand the need to protect the lens. But what else? ..

What else about what? Do you mean what other purpose does the UV filter
server?


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The importance of a uv filter?
 

On Mon, 09 Aug 2004 23:21:35 +0000, Duffer wrote:

OK, I understand the need to protect the lens. But what else? ..

What else about what? Do you mean what other purpose does the UV filter
server?


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On Mon, 09 Aug 2004 23:21:35 +0000, Duffer wrote:

OK, I understand the need to protect the lens. But what else? ..

What else about what? Do you mean what other purpose does the UV filter
server?


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The importance of a uv filter?
 

Duffer wrote:

OK, I understand the need to protect the lens. But what else? (Yeah, I'm a
point and shoot kind of guy)

It cuts down the ultraviolet light entering the camera, to prevent it from
affecting the picture. In practice, digital sensors are far less sensitive
to UV light than film is, so, not much need. Infrared can be much more of
an issue than ultraviolet with digital. (Your digital camera has a filter
built in to block infrared light.)

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Jeremy |

The importance of a uv filter?
 

Duffer wrote:

OK, I understand the need to protect the lens. But what else? (Yeah, I'm a
point and shoot kind of guy)

It cuts down the ultraviolet light entering the camera, to prevent it from
affecting the picture. In practice, digital sensors are far less sensitive
to UV light than film is, so, not much need. Infrared can be much more of
an issue than ultraviolet with digital. (Your digital camera has a filter
built in to block infrared light.)

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Jeremy |

Duffer wrote:

OK, I understand the need to protect the lens. But what else? (Yeah, I'm a
point and shoot kind of guy)

It cuts down the ultraviolet light entering the camera, to prevent it from
affecting the picture. In practice, digital sensors are far less sensitive
to UV light than film is, so, not much need. Infrared can be much more of
an issue than ultraviolet with digital. (Your digital camera has a filter
built in to block infrared light.)

--
Jeremy |

The importance of a uv filter?
 

"Jeremy Nixon" wrote in message
...
Duffer wrote:

OK, I understand the need to protect the lens. But what else? (Yeah, I'm
a
point and shoot kind of guy)

It cuts down the ultraviolet light entering the camera, to prevent it from
affecting the picture. In practice, digital sensors are far less
sensitive
to UV light than film is, so, not much need. Infrared can be much more of
an issue than ultraviolet with digital. (Your digital camera has a filter
built in to block infrared light.)

--
Jeremy |

Thank you!

The importance of a uv filter?
 

"Jeremy Nixon" wrote in message
...
Duffer wrote:

OK, I understand the need to protect the lens. But what else? (Yeah, I'm
a
point and shoot kind of guy)

It cuts down the ultraviolet light entering the camera, to prevent it from
affecting the picture. In practice, digital sensors are far less
sensitive
to UV light than film is, so, not much need. Infrared can be much more of
an issue than ultraviolet with digital. (Your digital camera has a filter
built in to block infrared light.)

--
Jeremy |

Thank you!

The importance of a uv filter?
 

On Mon, 09 Aug 2004 23:21:35 GMT, "Duffer"
wrote:

OK, I understand the need to protect the lens. But what else? (Yeah, I'm a
point and shoot kind of guy)

Duffer,

normally there is no need to protect the lens. Every filter
degrades your lens performance, mainly through additional
reflections which reduce contrast and create bright spots in
night photos.

Therefore I recommend to use a filter only when you really need
it.

Lenses have a hard coating, so wiping of dust or fingerprints
with suitable materials is no problem.

Hans-Georg

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