I just purchased a 77mm UV and I think it might be fake! does anyone have a box that I can compare mine with?
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Google "Hoya HD Filter packaging" and you will see the black box packaging that I have. Also, there is an article about how to spot the fake filters at ePHOTOzine dot com.
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hey scott im sorry i just looked and checked on amazon there is nothing available mine came with one but it wasent 77MM... maybe have u tried to call polaroid?
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The true I don't use match this filter, I have to play more with this. But I think you may have some black or shadows, and in other hand, like someone said you can remove UV filter. In some shots you want use polarized filter and at this time I don't know how will work because I don't have one."Hi,I have a canon 24-70 lens. Will this work at 24? Or do you think I will ses!e black spots as others mentioned. thxn"
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I just took delivery on one from Amazon, a BRV46 and in any picture mode it looks like I am watching throw a window screen. I am not sure if this is the vaunted "mura" or "clouding issue". But I am not happy.My house is a little cold today, which could be a factor. But I must just return it and swap in a Panasonic plasma for about 1/3 the price.
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Yes, This is the authentic one. I had the same concerns. I compared the packaging and the camera to the fake package and camera shown on youtube.Here is the link if you want to watch it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICpGpF9-a4M I got mine from the seller BLUETTEK on Ammazon.Hope this helps.
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Hi Jake! Where did you buy the fake one? We recommend that you purchase your product from a certified Belkin reseller. http://www.belkin.com/us/counterfeits
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From Web Offers, I received a DA-L...very deceptive--pictures here show and describe a full DA lens w/hood (also not received). Trying to return it
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The picture CLEARLY shows the UV(0) filter, made in Japan. The UV(c) is made in the philippines and NOT the same. I ordered the (0), but if I get the (c) instead...it will have an all expenses paid trip BACK where it came.
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If the seller was Amazon I don't believe you would receive a bootleg product. My purchase was boxed and the box was sealed with Cellophane. Did you receive yours in a similar fashion, was the box sealed in plastic? If not you may want to check the return policy. Good luck
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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 just received my order. Right on the side of the box for Model DPG28 it has a label that says: "99.9% UVA-UVB Protection." Can we please just retain what we "think" and only share what we know? I was wondering this same thing before I ordered, and the comment below almost caused me to not purchase them. Then I figured that it would almost be impossible to have darkened lenses that don't offer any such protection, so I looked it up online and found a vague answer saying that they did offer some kind of protection. Very pleasantly surprised to see that they offer such thorough protection!
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It is not a knockoff, UC lists them at the MSRP, most people sell them far below MSRP (UC's MSRPs are fairly unrealistic). It comes with the COA, the full glossy color box, etc. There will be no mistaking it for a fake. Fakes tend to hover in the $100 range or lower.
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Thanks Anne. I will definitely look into this as I would like to get a UV filter for the lens.
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I don't know the answer, but I'll answer anyway. I bought mine used, from a seller called "anandrav." So I took a chance. The lens arrived in perfect condition. But what I really wanted to say, is that the quality of the images and the general sharpness of the lens has really been eye-opening. I've bought enough things by grey market, that if one turned out to be a failure, I"d still be miles ahead. But, of course, I don;t know the particular seller and your tolerance for risk. I'm a little tolerant. What's the ad look like and who is the seller?
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I think you should go by the most current review. I bought one and it's real. Came in a Shu Uemura box with an extra refill. I wish Amazon would allow reviewers to post pictures of the actual product received. It would be most helpful to people's inquiries.
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I think the box is a generic picture. When I purchased I got the 1.95-2.125.
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It was not a fake. I had complete Sony packaging. I bought the fake later on and the sound quality was terrible. The Sony was great.