I'm new to filters. Can I leave a UV filter like this on even when shooting indoors-like family gatherings and other such indoor activities?
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Absolutely. It's effects are only evident when polarizing UV light; i.e. Blue skies with perpendicular sunlight.
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Yes. The "pros" will tell you that any additional layer of glass can add distortion and reflection, but I leave a filter on all the time to protect that expensive lens from dirt, dings, fingerprints, etc. Many of today's filters are so well made with multi-coating and high tolerances that I doubt even the experts can tell a difference in 99% of photos. Years ago, so called UV filters added a hint of pink to fight UV. That is no longer the case.
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You do not need a UV filter with a modern digital camera. A polarizer is good for outdoor landscape work.
522249
I don't know... I'm not a photographer and do not have the light right now to experiment. But possibly... You may be able to tape some kind of filter over it, as well. I love the red light! I even read by it.
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The UV on this type system must be last. If it were not the many impurities in the water that the other filters remove would coat the UV chamber and render it almost useless. If you are on a very good water system and are worried about ridding the water of any bacteria acquired in delivery to your home there are some whole house UV systems available but all have pre-filter requirements.
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As all the other answers illuminate, this filter serves to provide protection from fingerprints, smudges, dust, etc., for your camera's lens. Some clear filters even have a hardened coating to enhance impact protection. UV/Haze filters or Skylight filters are/were used on photographic film cameras as color film reacts to UV wavelength light. Those filters blocked transmission of UV light to the film but also furnished a protective "layer" to the camera lens. UV/Haze and Skylight filters have a slight color tint and could affect the color captured by a digital photo sensor, which isn't affected by UV wavelength light. Hence, the "clear" filter has an application in digital photography. Look for one with high quality optical glass and multi-coated to prevent ghosting and flare in your photos from light sources and reflections. No doubt, this filter from Nikon likely meets those requirements.
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I only use one lens for this camera, the 20 mm F1.7 prime lens, for which I do not use filters. I've never used UV filters and have not missed them.
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I attach low cost clear filters on all of my lenses for protection from dusts, deposits and finger prints on the glass. Thus, I have never wiped, never contacted the lens glass. I clean the filters by using water from reverse osmosis in my kitchen whenever I find deposits and/or dusts on the filter glass. To my tests, I do not see my low cost filters make any adverse effects on the pictures taken by myself.
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The answer is a resounding "maybe." This is a very dark filter. Assuming your intent is to shoot in bright light and use the filter to be able to play with depth-of-field, you should be able to see through it well enough to frame up your shot. If, for some reason, you're thinking about using it in moderate to dim lighting conditions, it could make things pretty difficult, but I'm not sure what you'd be hoping to get out of it under those circumstances, anyway.
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I'm not an expert, but to my knowledge, lens protection is main purpose. No added value to photo using clear glass. Since it's an extra layer of glass, there will be very slight impact on light transmission, but I certainly don't have a finely calibrated eye to see it with my camera and photo's I shoot. If you already have UV filter on your lens, you don't need to add NC.
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Yes, but you'd probably want to take the uv filter off before putting the polarizer on. There is no benefit to using both at the same time. And at least two reasons not to. First, it's an extra piece of glass in your optical path with more opportunity for image degradation and reflections between the pieces of glass. And, if you're using a wide angle lens (zoom or "prime") the extra filter mount may cut into the corners of your pictures. This is called "vignetting".
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I do not recommend filters unless it will optically improve an image. If the filter gets broken, it will scratch up and damage the glass on the front of the lens. Lens hoods can protect the front glass to a degree. That's what I use-hoods all the time.
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There are specific placements that are recommended, depending on how your A/C is setup. These 'types' of UV lights are very powerful. To look directly at them is harmful. Im guessing, if your filter is disintegrating, then your UV light is probably not in the right place. The light it emits should never leave the unit. I do not know how you are going to use a reflector to shield your filter without limiting air flow? FYI: I am not a professional just a DIY guy. Mikes response is on point, you still need to shield all wires that are exposed. Ian M also has a valid point for placement. All good advice here. Hope this helps. There are specific placements that are recommended, depending on how your A/C is setup. These 'types' of UV lights are very powerful. To look directly at them is harmful. Im guessing, if your filter is disintegrating, then your UV light is probably not in the right place. The light it emits should never leave the unit. I do not know how you are going to use a reflector to shield your filter without limiting air flow? FYI: I am not a professional just a DIY guy. Mikes response is on point, you still need to shield all wires that are exposed. Ian M also has a valid point for placement. All... » Read More There are specific placements that are recommended, depending on how your A/C is setup. These 'types' of UV lights are very powerful. To look directly at them is harmful. Im guessing, if your filter is disintegrating, then your UV light is probably not in the right place. The light it emits should never leave the unit. I do not know how you are going to use a reflector to shield your filter without limiting air flow? FYI: I am not a professional just a DIY guy. Mikes response is on point, you still need to shield all wires that are exposed. Ian M also has a valid point for placement. All good advice here. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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Many people use a UV filter to protect the lens, but on DPReview, it appears that the filter does little to protect the lens. So, two things: a.) Buy a lens hood; according to the anecdotes of many users on DP Review, it protects far better than a filter, and adds contrast to the image. b.) I would still buy a UV or clear filter to keep grit and dust off of the lens--who wants to disturb the multi-coatings on the lens? And the filter will provide some protection. Digital cameras do not need the UV portion of the filter. I use the BW filters, because they don't attract much dust and are easier to clean. Again, filters at least keep grit from getting on the lens (and therefore, you won't scratch a lens trying to get the grit off).
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In my limited experience, I would say no. the largest filters I have seen are 77mm. This lens has a a drop-in 52mm "behind the lens" mechanism, should you require the use of filters. I can say that w/o the uv protector, this lens doesn't collect any more dust than my lenses that have protection. Perhaps its the long hood, i'm not sure, but happy anyway.
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There's plenty of DIY solutions to try at home, from using a coffee filer to diffuse the light, or the clear top to a coffee tin. Those are free (as long as you drink coffee) and work great for at home only usage, but the second you think about taping a coffee filter to your flash in front of a client, even if it is your first one, you should really be considering spending that $15.
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There are many answers to this question. The type of filter depends of the type of photography you do.For myself, I take many pictures near water so I carry polarizing filters for most of my lenses - to cancel reflections and darken the sky. I also use UV filters on my lenses most of the time for protection and to improve contrast.
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I have taken mine off since I spent more time removing it to get various shots than keeping it on. But that's my way of taking photos. Perhaps it would be different for you. At the price, it was worth it to get the filters even if the hood didn't work out so well.