Best UV filter for HVX200

Rhydon said:
We dont buy UV filters to block UV rays (silly), we buy them to shield the front element of our prescious, and most expensive, Lieca lens.

Ive learnt it the hard way, not having a clear or UV filter on my DVX resulted in 600$ worth of repairs. Needless to say i learnt my lesson, and now cant even look at my camera unless its sporting some protection ;)

Even if you have a mattebox i recommend the use of a screw in UV/clear filter. Its not worth the risk.

Rhydon
Click to expand...

Quick question bc I just bought the camera and want to make sure it is protected. If i buy the UV filter suggested on this thread, can I shoot with it indoors and be OK visually? If not, what "clear" filter would you recommend? I don't want to shoot without a protetive filter indoors if there is an issue with UV. The other threads have me a bit confused as to this issue.
 
Last edited:
Along with the obvious protection, the other reason is if shooting and you get crud on the lens you can spin it off and continue shooting.

Had this happen recently while shooting a seal and it kissed my lense. No time to clean so I spun off the UV filter and continued shooting.
Rain, mist murphy's law, it's like a second chance to continue shooting while your PA cleans the lens.
 
Justin Marx said:
Go with the HOYA 82mm DMC (digital MultiCoat)
the best for DIGITAL CCD cameras, helps reduce flares, and will not change your image (color balance or performance) in any way..

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=391170&is=REG&addedTroughType=search

- - Justin
Click to expand...

I wish we had BH Photo in the UK, its seems to always be the source of the accessory people need. Can anyone point to this product from a UK online retailer?

Many thanks
Mark
 
Update from previous posts:

I now own and have used the B+W 82mm MRC UV/Haze filter (normal, not the slim or extra wide). I get NO vignetting, it fits perfectly. I have yet to get any semblance of lens flare as well. Overall, I HIGHLY recommend this filter. :)
 
Will the UV Haze filter offset color on interior shoots? I would expect not, as you can simply balance whites through the filter.....
 
hi , got the 6x wide angle adp for the hvx200 , now i need the uv for protection ,but the ring is 102mm .
where can i get it?
thanks
 
Also have the heliopan 82mm UV. Very impressed but kinda spendy compared to the 29 dollar pack you can buy on ebay.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top