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Q. filter for digital

Asked by Bruce Wallace (K=668) on 12/13/2004

When I was taking pics with slide or negative film I always used a ND filter. Is it advisable to use such a filter with digital photography. Thanks. Bruce

Bruce Wallace (K=668) - Comment Date 12/13/2004

Sorry I meant UV filter. Bruce

Phillip Cohen

(K=10561) - Comment Date 12/13/2004

Bruce, you will hear many answers to this question. The primary use for a UV or Skylight filter is to protect the front element of the camera lens. Always cheaper to replace the filter should you hit it against something then send a lens in for repair. As long as it is a good quality filter it still makes sense to use one. As far as UV or Skylight filters go in image enhancement, I have never found them to do much in the way of cleaning up the images, it is a very subtle change, but they have kept the front elements of my lenses protected and clean.

Some people will tell you that you should not put anything on your lens unless you have to, as anything will add some distortion, contrast loss, or flare. If you use a good quality multi-coated filter this should not be much of a problem so the choice is yours.

Phil

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