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Hey guise, I own a Nikon D200 and tomorrow will be my first day taking pictures, I guess. I don't have an UV filter at this moment, should I go outside? Is it dangerous? I'm a newbie.
>> Anonymous
YOU WONT HAVE A FILTER? ARE YOU FUCKING SERIOUS? ONLY SHOOT IN DARK AND NEVER LET ANYTHING SEMI BRIGHT COME IN CONTACT WITH THAT LENSE HOLY FUCK YOULL BURN IT OUT
>> Anonymous
UV filters are a waste of money.

Keep a microfiber lens cloth handy, and be careful.
>> Anonymous
the only thing usefull a uv filter does is protect your lens from scratches i dont bother with most of my lenses cos they are cheap anyway and glass is pretty tough
>> Anonymous
Just use a blacking out sharpie on the front element. This'll reduce the amount of incoming UV emissions, only allowing pure light to reach the sensor (different wavelengths, xenol has polarizing properties). When you obtain the filter, however, make sure you wipe it off (piece of cake) and tadah. The marker will do fine til you get the filter.
>> Anonymous
>>258946
Win.
>> sunshine !!WK+Lu8k4giy
Yeah, like everyone else said. Also, if for example you don't have any backup lenses or if you're shooting in a dusty setting of some kind, then yeah a UV filter is useful - also easier to clean than a lens.

I've only gone through two uv filters before because of heavy scratches, and i'm a total klutz so it's been a worthwhile investment for me. If you're careful, however, then you should be fine..

And for the actual uv emissions, it should be fine for a bit, assuming you're not taking photos of the sun's surface.
>> Anonymous
>>258950
GOD. IT'S SUNSHINE MY BIGGEST ENEMY
>> Anonymous
>>258950
>>258950
Stop trolling, UV filters doesn't affect at all pictures on digital cameras, were usefull in film ones, moron
>> Foca !ZPmgSZGczM
a UV filter saved my lens! i once dropped it on a sharp corner of my bed and without the filter, the lens would have broken or badly scratched if it wasn't for the UV! i always keep UV filters on my lenses now, unless i'm using something else.
>> Anonymous
why cant you just use a hood?
>> Anonymous
Don't go out without a UV filter. It could kill millions.
>> Anonymous
u should get 2 UV filters, it prevents Helvetica Scenario
>> Anonymous
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>>259032
the more expensive ones act double

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>> Anonymous
>>259027
I lol'd
>> else !L6xabslN96
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so what do you guys think of the lens pen? convenient and effective or dangerous to use?
>> Anonymous
I always laugh at the idea of using filter to protect a lens. Not saying they don't, I am saying that if you're such an idiot that you need filters to protect, then you probably aren't intellegent enough to own a camera in the first place. I use Hasselblad's the cheapest lens lists new for about $2200, and I don't use filters to protect. That would be like buying a Ferrari and putting platic slip covers over the leather seats
>> Anonymous
Not this shit again. Yes, in dangerous situations it can be helpful, no, it's not needed.
>> Anonymous
I use a filter because I get dust and crap on my lens all the time. It's easier to clean, and even if I screw up badly, I lost $30 and not $1000. Ever tried getting pine resin off a lens' front element? Shit sucks.
>> Anonymous
TO CORRECTLY WEATHERSEAL CANON L LENSES THEY RECOMMEND A UV FILTER

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>> Anonymous
>>259063
Yeah, sure, but it depends on the environment you're shooting in. Let's say you're a photographer for a night club, you'll probably end up with hundreds of greasy fingerprints on your lens and anyone could easily scratch it if you're not using an UV filter to protect it.

It's much easier to clean a flat UV filter than the front element of the lens.

I'm not using UV filters because I don't need to, but some photographers really should.

Oh, and everyone could have a bad day. Even though you're always very careful, something might happen.
It's not at all like having plastic over your ferrari seats, it's more like having an airbag or something like that.
>> Anonymous
I use my camera for shooting in clubs, out in the woods, and urban exploration. Having a filter on the lens has helped keep a lot of awful crap from getting onto the lens, and is much easier to clean.
>> Anonymous
Cats, little kids and babies love the front element of my lens a lot.
>> Martin !!ve2Q1ETWmJH
>>259099
sexual innuendos, you sick child
>> Butterfly !xlgRMYva6s
>>259087
Someone who understands why I use them!
>> Anonymous
I was out shooting my Nikon FE and D70s a couple of weeks ago. The FE was hanging from my neck, I was kneeling down and shooting with the D70s. Some toddler ran into me, knocked the FE lens first into a cement column. Ruined the front threads on the filter - saved the threads on the lens. I always keep a UV or CP filter on all my lenses for just that kind of reason.
>> Anonymous
>>259224
CP filter is always useful when there are toddlers around
>> Anonymous
>>259225

Fuck you, you made me lol.
>> Project !dashI8UpO.
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>>259225
Hah, what a coincidence. I was at a children's party earlier and one of my relatives was using a 50mm f/1.8 and was wondering why the viewfinder was kinda dark and shutter tended to be slow. He forgot to take off his CPL..

Also, fucking bubbles!!

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>> Anonymous
>>259100
Oh shit, I didn't mean to!
>> HansMolemann !P4c.m6tagA
>>259225
I lol'd hard.
Have an internets.
>> Anonymous
I have paper floor mats over the carpet floor mats on my car and I put 10 dollar filters over 1000 dollar lenses.

That's how I roll.
>> Anonymous
>>259086

Only some of the lenses, like the wides (17-40, for example)

>>259061

A great tool and I've used it flawlessly for years.
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>>259087
>>259099
>>259100
>>259225
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>>259250
>>259501
'Sup.

>>259498
That's what they all say.

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