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Nikon D70 Questions
I just purchased a Nikon D70 kit and have a few questions I hope you can
help with. 1. Is a protective filter for the lens really necessary? If yes, does it adversely affect digital pictures? I've read conflicting articles on the need for these and their effect on pictures. 2. If a protective filter is a good idea, where, what brand, and what type should I get? I've been looking for a 67mm clear Nikon filter but apparently nobody sells them. Some camera shops have recommended Quarantary, Sigma, Hoya, Tiffen, and B+W, mostly the UV kind. But, articles I've read say that UV filters are not good for digital cameras. 3. Slightly off topic but what do you recommend for a printer? I'd like to print up to 8.5 x 11 pictures. I have an old inkjet but was thinking of getting either an HP 7960 or Epson PictureMate. The PictureMate only prints 4 x 6, but has exceptionally good quality. Help.....and thanks. Dennis D. Carter |
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I've ALWAYS used a UV filter on my lenses to protect the front element. I
haven't heard about any issues of these affecting camera/lens operation in digital applications, & have noticed none on my D70. Use of a "Skylight" filter could potentially affect white balance readings, however I'm unsure & am looking forward to other responses. |
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"Dennis D. Carter" writes:
I just purchased a Nikon D70 kit and have a few questions I hope you can help with. 1. Is a protective filter for the lens really necessary? If yes, does it adversely affect digital pictures? This question is not particularly specific to digital, or to the Nikon D70. I've read conflicting articles on the need for these and their effect on pictures. It comes down to a matter of personal habit and preference. There's also the question of whether you're shooting in the studio (usually low risk to the lens) or in a sandstorm on the beach (suicidal risk to the lens). 2. If a protective filter is a good idea, where, what brand, and what type should I get? I've been looking for a 67mm clear Nikon filter but apparently nobody sells them. Some camera shops have recommended Quarantary, Sigma, Hoya, Tiffen, and B+W, mostly the UV kind. But, articles I've read say that UV filters are not good for digital cameras. UC and Haze filters are standard, might as well be clear optical glass for most purposes. Tiffen and Hoya are quality manufacturers. B+W is a top-quality manufacturer, and you probably don't get any benefit from paying their prices for a clear piece of glass. 3. Slightly off topic but what do you recommend for a printer? I'd like to print up to 8.5 x 11 pictures. I have an old inkjet but was thinking of getting either an HP 7960 or Epson PictureMate. The PictureMate only prints 4 x 6, but has exceptionally good quality. Epson R-800, for that size range. 2200 for bigger (12" wide), or one of their professional printers for bigger sizes. Or consider the Canon i9900 for the 12" range. -- David Dyer-Bennet, , http://www.dd-b.net/dd-b/ RKBA: http://noguns-nomoney.com/ http://www.dd-b.net/carry/ Pics: http://dd-b.lighthunters.net/ http://www.dd-b.net/dd-b/SnapshotAlbum/ Dragaera/Steven Brust: http://dragaera.info/ |
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, "Dennis D. Carter" wrote: I just purchased a Nikon D70 kit and have a few questions I hope you can help with. No problem, will be glad. 1. Is a protective filter for the lens really necessary? If yes, does it adversely affect digital pictures? Its a good idea, keeps dust and smudges off the from elements of all photo lenses. If the filter gets scratched you can replace it. I've read conflicting articles on the need for these and their effect on pictures. Get a good quality filter not an ultra cheap one. At least a Hoya or perhaps a Tiffen. Omega also markets a decent quality filter which is what My D70 has on it. 2. If a protective filter is a good idea, where, what brand, and what type should I get? See above.............I personally purchased a UV opposed to a sky light filter typically I warm biase my sensor, so a 1A is not out of the question if you want to start out with a warm biase. I've been looking for a 67mm clear Nikon filter but apparently nobody sells them. Some camera shops have recommended Quarantary, Sigma, Hoya, Tiffen, and B+W, mostly the UV kind. But, articles I've read say that UV filters are not good for digital cameras. Don't get Quantarey, and Nikon is probably very expensive, a UV Guard opposed to a true UV filter is probably better as its closer to clear glass. 3. Slightly off topic but what do you recommend for a printer? I'd like to print up to 8.5 x 11 pictures. I have an old inkjet but was thinking of getting either an HP 7960 or Epson PictureMate. The PictureMate only prints 4 x 6, but has exceptionally good quality. Well I think my next one will be a 7600, once I get the cash together. Whatever you get the best advice I suggest is get one that allows a good Continous Ink System like those sold at www.inkjetart.com to be used with it. That way you can make lots of prints for alot less money. I have one with my 1280 and just printed 75- 6 page catalogs for a photo show for about the cost of a half a regular cartridge. The system initially cost 250,....but saves you alot over time. -- Duzz that A moose you ? |
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A UV filter in a decent brand like Tiffen or Hoya is extremely cheap
insurance against damaging your lens. I never shoot with out one. I use an Epson 960 printer and am extremely happy. I do not beleive it is made any longer I think the new version is the 800. I have always used Epson inkjet printers and in the early days color dot matrix and have been extremely happy with Epson. Greg "Dennis D. Carter" wrote in message ... I just purchased a Nikon D70 kit and have a few questions I hope you can help with. 1. Is a protective filter for the lens really necessary? If yes, does it adversely affect digital pictures? I've read conflicting articles on the need for these and their effect on pictures. 2. If a protective filter is a good idea, where, what brand, and what type should I get? I've been looking for a 67mm clear Nikon filter but apparently nobody sells them. Some camera shops have recommended Quarantary, Sigma, Hoya, Tiffen, and B+W, mostly the UV kind. But, articles I've read say that UV filters are not good for digital cameras. 3. Slightly off topic but what do you recommend for a printer? I'd like to print up to 8.5 x 11 pictures. I have an old inkjet but was thinking of getting either an HP 7960 or Epson PictureMate. The PictureMate only prints 4 x 6, but has exceptionally good quality. Help.....and thanks. Dennis D. Carter |
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On Wed, 30 Jun 2004 22:14:26 GMT, "Dennis D. Carter"
wrote: I just purchased a Nikon D70 kit and have a few questions I hope you can help with. great cam eh?!! 1. Is a protective filter for the lens really necessary? I've never used one, and never scratched a lens in 40 years... How careful are you? Sometimes knowing that the lens is fragile will help you take better care of your camera... of course you may need to protect it in harsh environments like at the foundry in a wind storm... If yes, does it adversely affect digital pictures? Depending on what you use, it will affect the pictures. Either you will lose light or be affected by its properties, IE a daylight filter... or a polarizer... I've read conflicting articles on the need for these and their effect on pictures. Ya I agree there! 2. If a protective filter is a good idea, where, what brand, and what type should I get? couldn't tell ya! But maybe you should get filters that are useful to you as well as just protective. I've been looking for a 67mm clear Nikon filter but apparently nobody sells them. Some camera shops have recommended Quarantary, Sigma, Hoya, Tiffen, and B+W, mostly the UV kind. But, articles I've read say that UV filters are not good for digital cameras. 3. Slightly off topic but what do you recommend for a printer? I recommend HP, I love my HP... it's the first printer that I never had to f&%# with the ink cartridges! My next HP will be the one that does 13"x18" . I already bought some 11x17 glossy paper... I'd like to print up to 8.5 x 11 pictures. I have an old inkjet but was thinking of getting either an HP 7960 or Epson PictureMate. The PictureMate only prints 4 x 6, but has exceptionally good quality. If you want exceptional quality do a search for dye sublimation printers. Help.....and thanks. Dennis D. Carter |
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Bob wrote: On Wed, 30 Jun 2004 22:14:26 GMT, "Dennis D. Carter" wrote: 1. Is a protective filter for the lens really necessary? I've never used one, and never scratched a lens in 40 years... How careful are you? Sometimes knowing that the lens is fragile will help you take better care of your camera... of course you may need to protect it in harsh environments like at the foundry in a wind storm... I'm careful...can't say the same for the yahoo who nailed the front element of my best lens with a hard-thrown iceball one morning. Cracked the UV filter, rather than the front element. |
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Brian C. Baird wrote: In article , NVALID says... I've never used one, and never scratched a lens in 40 years... How careful are you? Sometimes knowing that the lens is fragile will help you take better care of your camera... of course you may need to protect it in harsh environments like at the foundry in a wind storm... I'm careful...can't say the same for the yahoo who nailed the front element of my best lens with a hard-thrown iceball one morning. Cracked the UV filter, rather than the front element. Note to self: Use UV filter during snowball fights. LOL. -- Duzz that A moose you ? |
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Any Moose Poster wrote:
In article , "Dennis D. Carter" wrote: 1. Is a protective filter for the lens really necessary? If yes, does it adversely affect digital pictures? Its a good idea, keeps dust and smudges off the from elements of all photo lenses. If the filter gets scratched you can replace it. compare both time and price for sending your lens back to nikon to replace the front glass in your lens with getting a new UV filter locally. which would you prefer? |
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