Uv Filters?

dustino

dustino

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Hello,
I'm about to purchase a DVX100 this week (hooray!) and have a quick question. I'm very much a video novice and look forward (for the most part) to all the learning/struggling I'll be doing. My question is about a fairly inconsequential aspect of this camera - UV filters. I'm wondering how much practical difference there is between an affordable $20 -$25 filter and the more expensive brands/models. Am I really getting much more for my money by buying an expensive model? Thanks in advance...
 
I don't know for sure but I bought a $25.00 Tiffen and it's fine. Anything is better than leaving your lense open to potential damage.
 
dustino said:
My question is about a fairly inconsequential aspect of this camera - UV filters.
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Dustino - You'll find out just how "inconsequential" that UV filter is when your kid throws the car keys at you while your making a home movie........
In my opinion it is probably the only accessory you can NOT afford to have.
With that said, I'd look for a mid range price UV filter. $40-50 is the best money spent on your camera.
 
Stick with a great brand, you just spent $3500 to get a great camera, don't handicap yourself by shooting thru a too cheap piece of plastic. A cheap one might distort the image in one spot, get extra reflections, or do other things you won't notice until it is too late to reshoot. I don't think selection of anything that directly affects the image or audio (like cables) is "inconsequential".

Tiffen has good rep as far as I know, I have a Schneider and paid $40 for mine. But get one on your camera right away, before you get dirt and sand and other ugly things in/on the lens (which is much softer than a filter).
 
" You'll find out just how "inconsequential" that UV filter is when your kid throws the car keys at you while your making a home movie........"

Sirius, I wasn't suggesting that the decision to use a filter or not was of little consequence - I just meant that I've had trouble finding much discussion beyond "get a uv filter to protect your lens." Most discussion is reserved for sexier equipment like mics, matte boxes, and the like.

That said, you and others have confirmed my decision to go with a $40 Schneider.

Thanks for the suggestions, everyone.
 
I'd have to add get a good quality UV filter as that will make a difference on wear and tear and also may effect the quality of your shot.
 
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