terribleturner Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 Picked up my first DSLR last week, or SLR for that matter of fact and want some opinions on filters. The woman in Jessops really tried to make me buy one, but on alot/all of the photography websites people are about 70/30 in favour of NOT using them. Anybody on here have any thoughts they can share about them?? Oh and im talking about UV/Pol filters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 I have 2 - a UV and a circ polarising one - they seem to do exactly what they are designed to do, it's amazing how much the pol can bring out the detail in the sky for example. They are cheap enough to try out, if you don't like the results sell them on, I'm happy with mine though, just wish I'd had them tonight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelfill Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 One point on Polarizing filters James, AFAIK most auto focus mechanisms can't work through linear polarizing filters, but will work happily through circular polarizers. edit: I would also recommend either skylight or UV filters for any lenses you have, they don't make much difference to the image but do protect the lens, and it's a damn sight cheaper replacing a 20 quid filter than a 400 quid lens because of a scratch. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kittyclaws Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 I have 2 - a UV and a circ polarising one - they seem to do exactly what they are designed to do, it's amazing how much the pol can bring out the detail in the sky for example. They are cheap enough to try out, if you don't like the results sell them on, I'm happy with mine though, just wish I'd had them tonight! I had the same when i had SLR'S . i had a canon eos1000fn to start with, then got myself an eos 5. With the uv filter, you will only see a very slight improvement in your pics, but what it is very good at, is protecting your lens, its alot easier and cheaper to replace a uv ( sometimes known as skylight) filter then it is to buy a new lens. so i always had the uv on. and at times i would put the pol filter on top,,, this filter is very good. as stated by Michael, brings out sky a treat, ie darkens ,lightens the blues and makes clouds stand out. It also cuts out reflections too, for exp,, taking a pic of someone behind a window,,put a pol filter on, give it a twist, and the window glass seems to vanish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 I'd only use the polarizer in extreme sunlight - think I've only used mine the couple of times I've been to Oz (circular filter). As already said, makes a huge difference on skies and seas too. Unless the light is pretty bright though - it can make photos seem a bit darker... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terribleturner Posted May 2, 2006 Author Share Posted May 2, 2006 Cheers guys. The polarizing one i must say im tempted by. It's just annoying as i've got 2 lenses that are of course 2 different sizes. I'll have aa quick look on ebay and see what they have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelfill Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 You can buy a cokin filter holder with different adaptor rings, then all your filters will be compatible with each lens, and also buy a skylight for each lens Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terribleturner Posted May 2, 2006 Author Share Posted May 2, 2006 What will the skylight do for me, or is it the same as a UV one?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelfill Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 What will the skylight do for me, or is it the same as a UV one?? First and foremost it will protect the front face of your lens, but essentially yeah it is a UV filter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terribleturner Posted May 2, 2006 Author Share Posted May 2, 2006 Good stuff Just browsing now to see where to buy from. Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 If you see any bargain 55mm IR filters on your travels can you let me know please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terribleturner Posted May 2, 2006 Author Share Posted May 2, 2006 Unfortunatly tonight i will be searching for 52mm and 58mm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelfill Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 You happen to have a Canon there then James? Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terribleturner Posted May 2, 2006 Author Share Posted May 2, 2006 Nikon D50. Was looking at the Canon but it seemed the people i talked to with the D50 were more excited by the camera. Has done me proud so far, just need to understand all the settings better now Michael, i've just looked on ebay and this place seem to do some good prices. Think i'll give them a go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gzaerojon Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 i still got my Nikon F5, might go digital one day but i love it still. one of my customers developes the films for £1 each, then i have my film scanner so im happy deffinatly get a sky light (bounced a few lenses in my time, each time saved ) and a polarizing filter (can't live without it) for car shots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lust2luv Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 Hoya make good filters, if you're after recommendations. I've always used them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 That's the ones I'm using - they do a few different ranges to suit most budgets, the ones in green cases are cheapest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaoriFan Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 i agree with pretty much everything said, i have had full range of filters, mostly screw in type, rather than cokin. never would use a lens without one, used to see so many front elements in a mess when i was in photographic trade. always keep a skylight on the lenses, and the polariser in case its needed. Nikon filters have never been cheap, so after trying hoya with 52mm and 58mm on my old Canon SLR's, when i moved to Nikon i always bought 62mm filters as it was most logical choice, and can use adaptor ring to fit smaller diameter lenses. so unless its a extreme wide-angle lens where it would be a prob, better to go bigger, or the cokin format. in the long run you will save cash with not having all different sizes of filters. the beauty of Nikon system, is the availability of older lenses which are non-AF, so you can use either type. awesome optics. over the years have gone though canon EOS650, a few Canon T90s, a Nikon FA, FM2, F601s, F801. now i am exclusively Nikon my fave camera out of that lot, FA followed by T90. now trying to decide if i want a F5, or a D100. decisions, decisions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terribleturner Posted May 7, 2006 Author Share Posted May 7, 2006 Got my filters through the other day and the Pol really makes a differnt picture. Hours of fun to be had Glad i was persuaded, cheers guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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