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Old June 30th 04, 11:14 PM
Dennis D. Carter
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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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Old July 1st 04, 12:08 AM
Jimmy G
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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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Old July 1st 04, 12:23 AM
David Dyer-Bennet
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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.
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Old July 1st 04, 02:10 AM
Any Moose Poster
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In article
,
"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.
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Old July 1st 04, 02:30 AM
grenner
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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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Old July 1st 04, 02:38 AM
Bob
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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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Old July 1st 04, 03:07 AM
Steve Hix
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In article ,
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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Old July 1st 04, 05:31 AM
Crownfield
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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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