UV protective filters for your HVX

rgdfilms

rgdfilms

Wet poodle
I'm looking to get a UV filter, although I don't like using them becuase they do result in a slight loss of resolution and color. I noitced this w/ my DVX and B+W filter.

What brand do you guys recommend?

I was set on B+W but I heard Hoya is good, actually Barbara at AVS said that Bogen makes really good filters, Formatt is actually the maker, Bogen distributes..

thoughts?
 
A quality UV filter should have no noticeable effect on the image formed by your camera. I cannot account for your perception that your B+W filter did. I would recommend a multi-coated filter to reduce the chance of flare, kicks, or ghosting caused by a bounce off the filter getting into the lens.

UV filters cut little if any of the visible spectrum. Having said that, if you whilte balance with the filter in place there should be no color shift or loss.

Bill Turner
Schneider Optics
Century Division
 
Justyn said:
Is the Hoya worth twice as much as other filters? I found a bunch at BNH here:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/con...&mnp=0.0&mxp=0.0&bl=&sb=ps&sq=asc&fi=all&pn=2
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HOYA PRO1 Digital Series

Digital Cameras Need Multicoated Filters Digital camera CCD or CMOS sensors are highly susceptible to reflections - this stray light can ruin your photographs! Don't risk your valuable photos by using bare-glass filters.

HOYA - The Clear Advantage Now try a HOYA Digital Multi-Coated filter and see how the benefit of substantially reduced reflections can improve your image. Reduced internal reflections mean a clearer image with greater contrast.


Digital Multi-Coated
Digital multi-coated filters greatly
reduce the appearance of lens flare and ghosting caused by reflections.
Black Almite Frame
Filters feature a black matte
aluminum satin finish almite frame which reduces reflections.
Black Rimmed Glass
These filters are equipped with black
rimmed glass to reduce the chance of light reflecting off the edge.
Low Profile Frame
Ultra thin filter frames to help avoid
vignetting on super wide angle lenses are also designed to hold a lens cap.
Knurling Edge Frame
These filters are equipped with a
straight knurling edge for non-slip, easy attachment and removal.
UV Protected Case
Filter cases are UV protected to
further lengthen the life of filters.

:beer:
 
Most other filter manufacturers start with ordinary window glass that has been poured in thin sheets and cooled quickly, introducing internal flaws. B+W filters, on the other hand, start with a cylinder of Schott German optical glass from which the filters are diamond cut, precision ground, and then polished to ensure flatness on both surfaces and uniform thickness throughout. Every B+W filter is interferometrically tested for plane parallelism. This process is used routinely by the world’s leading lens makers, but only rarely by filter manufacturers.

To reduce unwanted reflection and lens flare, which can seriously degrade the image contrast and resolution, we give our filters a coating on both sides. This guarantees that the high MTF performance of your lens is maintained exactly as the lens manufacturer intended it. You can also request filters with the new Multi Resistant Coating (MRC) developed by B+W which provides greater durability than the prior multi-coating process.

Finally, most B+W screw-in filters are mounted in a matte black, corrosion-free brass ring, further reducing surface reflections and minimizing distortion or binding of the filter to the lens, even during rapid temperature changes. All filters must pass manual as well as automated tests to insure that each and every one that leaves the factory meets our critical standards.
 
Good info... DOes kind of seem stupid then to put a cheap filer in front of a 6k camera... It's just all these add ons.. are really friggin adding on..
 
Yep they screw on. I'd go for B+W or Formatt. Tiffen's arent the greatest filter around and you probably will see some difference with and without the filter. Not to mention you dont really need all of those in that kit although circular polarizers are fun to play with and have their uses at times.
 
thats a good choice for a polarizer but I thought you wanted UV filter for protection. If you really plan on using a polarizer or other filters beyond a UV I would get a mattebox as it makes using filters sooo much easier. And its looks cool :)
 
jdajda said:
thats a good choice for a polarizer but I thought you wanted UV filter for protection. If you really plan on using a polarizer or other filters beyond a UV I would get a mattebox as it makes using filters sooo much easier. And its looks cool :)
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To be honest, not entirely sure what I'm planning on using in the future. At the least, it seems like most think a UV filter is a good idea. With the screw-on variety, will I still be able to use the HVX stock lens hood? Also, would this Formatt filter fit the bill?

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/398381-REG/Formatt_BF82CLUVHD_82mm_Ultraviolet_Clear_Hi.html

Lastly, matte boxes do look really cool. Just not sure if I need to take that step, considering the type of work I do.

Chris Boyes
 
yep that formatt will work well for you. I'd definitely go with the the UV filter, stock lens hood wont be a problem. I'd wait on other filters until you encounter a situation where you'll need them.
 
Yes, you can continue to use the stock hood with screw-in filters. You need to remove the hood temporarily to attach the filter (release the set screw on the right side of the lens barrel, then twist off the hood from the bayonnet mount).

That Formatt filter will work great with the HVX.
 
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