Specs On The Lens/Filter Coming Into the Image

[dzcube]

Hey everyone...

I just noticed something that is a bit worrisome.
attached are 2 stills taken from the HMC150.

1. with a Hoya UV filter purchased on eBay (used)
2. without filter

As you can see, it looks horrendous with all the little specs with the filter on. without the filter. its better, but still lots of specs.
naturally, all of this is really clear when pointing towards a light source, but even shooting outdoors, i notice specs coming in and out of my picture.

i tried cleaning the lens and filter with a lens cloth but nothing seems to make any difference.
i've never noticed this before with any other cameras. i point my canon t2i complete with dust and finger prints on the hoya filter and the resulting image is clean as a whistle.


any ideas?

thanks

 

[Jason Allen]

The HMC150 has a LOT deeper focus than your SLR will. Anything in front of the lens will be visible. Clean the filter and front lens element with a lens cloth and a lens-friendly cleaning fluid and your problem should go away! A good read on the subject:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/indepth...ions/how-clean-your-lens-and-filters-properly

Try cleaning with a cloth and some methyl alcohol and let us know how it goes!