Are these mostly for film cameras and not digital, if I'm using mostly for protection, would not the cheaper Tiffens suffice, whats the difference?
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In general a color conversion (warm or cooling) filter is just that regardless of camera or lens it is placed in front of. I sometimes use it when taking shots of sunsets/sunrises with my D7000. If you want a lens strictly for protection then get the best quality crystal clear lens possible-no distortion or color shift at all. If you are relatively careful a protection lens will not be necessary. Remember you will need one for each size diameter lens you own unless you buy step up/down rings. Most actual lenses are recessed (not all) so scratching it rare.
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these would be too thick for me to work with an SLR, but not impossible. I would look for a 2mm glove and balance the warmth/mobility advantage. For point and shoot cameras, these would work well. I use them on the water with a small camera.
790510
Dust is an issue if you plan to change lense often. I have a XTi, despite the dust cleaning system I don't plan to remove the lens much. Dust is a real problem for digital as the camera back never gets replaced unlike film. Also, D80 is $200 more than XTi. Nikon lenses are usually more expensive. Quality wise, i think, they are fairly equivalent. Your skills will probably make more difference than the equipment.
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I don't think there is a difference in my opinion but if your going to be shooting outside any I would recommend yellow tinted lens they work great inside and out
1010451
A high quality filter should not degrade the image quality in any noticeable way. There are multi-coated filters available optimized for lens protection, and if these are not easy to find then a UV filter will work fine. I agree with the previous answer that protecting the front element of the lens is a very most important thing, unless all your work is in a clean dry studio with the camera on a tripod.
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I have not done any shooting but I can say that these reduce noise although perhaps not enough for that kind of noise. If you are not looking for fidelity in the sound that goes into your ears, I would look for stronger protection if I were you.
846383
Please be noticed that this kind of Lens filters is intended to protect your valuable camera lens against scratches and similar physical damage.Considering this, I don't think this filter may work as a Water-Resistant protection.Therefore, if you plan to use your digital camera pretty close to liquids/humid weather conditions (rain, waterfalls, fountains, etc.) the best protection you may get is using a camera rain cover.
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I am not familiar with the Nikon D80 but I will relate to you my experience. I have not used this filter on a Digital camera yet. I have shot lots of B/W IR with film. I used ASA 50 with the focus slightly off as IR is not the same wavelength as what we see. I have shot only B/W on weathered buildings/structures. The results is usually what I am looking for. Now, with digital I just purchases a filter but will not have a chance to use it until late this month in Wyoming and Montana (ghost towns). Bottom line is if you are shooting B/W, set your ASA to 50 and slightly out of focus. I have no experience with color. You may have to do a little experimenting to get what you want. If you want I can send you some of my photos after I get back from my trip. You might also try using a red filter.
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I don't miss the IS. Uses are pretty much any time you have to slow shutter speed to the point that camera shake is evident. I shoot portraits without IS and I'm very happy. Maybe I have a steady hand but more likely I have adequate settings and lighting. If you don't do any flash photography, or plan to shoot frequently in mostly dimly lit areas, perhaps you will need the IS. Personally, I'm glad I saved the money. I know nothing of the 2x extenders.
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Yes they are good for cameras. They do not last as long as the premium brands. However for the money, I think they are the best value. I have only bought these for the last year or so and they have worked well. Give them a try.
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Amazon sells a Tiffen 77mm UV Protection filter that should work with this camera. I haven't tried it myself but, you could always return it, if it doesn't work out for you.
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I purchased these to help with that: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002ZIMEMW/ref=oh_details_o09_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 However I do not use these for photographer per se, usually for still life set ups and then for photos of my paintings.
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We use them for video production and still photography. For the price they are great. I guess the size would depend on what the subject is, or how many subjects there are. I have yet to encounter an issue where we needed something larger, but every project and shoot is different. Hope this helps.
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I use on a Hasselblad CFV-50 digital back. They last 1/2 day if upswing full time. They last up to a week if I'm taking a few pictures a day.
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I've not had a problem with blurring due to vibration when using my lens and besides because of the nature of the beast lenses with that short of a focal length don't really require a Vibration Reduction feature because they are used for indoor shots or landscapes when you would most likely be be using a support of some type.
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As long as you take the pictures in good lighting and protect the film as soon as it is exposed to light, your pictures will look great. I feel like people sometimes expect digital quality pictures out of a polaroid camera, but thats not what you are going to get. Polaroids are vintage, therefore so is their film quality.
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No they are for canon only. They do have a version for Nikon available through amazon as well.