| Joined: | Sat May 19th, 2012 |
| Location: | Texas USA |
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The UV filter thing may just start a war!!! LOL
I never use a UV filter to protect my lens for two reasons, firstly it *can* cause reflections in the image and reduce colour contrast in backlit situations (when light is behind the subject).
Secondly I won't use a 'cheap' piece of glass in front of an expensive piece of glass (the lens).
I know it's easy to damage a front element, no matter how careful you are, I am not kind to my gear, it just get's thrown in a case and has to take it's chance. To date I haven't damaged a front element. (Kiss of death there!!!)
Many here will disagree.
A war?! Oh dear, what have I done! Well, it was not my intent to start a war. I only start wars if I can win them and in a forum of experts I would only lose! :P
The whole placing something cheap in front of something expensive makes sense. I'm glad I asked though, even if it may start a minor war. Okay, no UV filters.
You throw your gear into a case? I treat mine like it's my first born child or something like that!
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-Melissa