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Posted by Richard Crowley on 03/12/07 17:51
"beowulf@nowhere.net" wrote ...
>I am about to purchase a Canon XH-A1 digital camcorder. I am wondering
> if i need to buy a skylight/UV filter to protect the lens, or even a
> polarizing or warming (intensifier) filter? I have always purchased a
> UV filter for my 35mm SLR cameras, but over on the digital photography
> board I was being told NOT to buy such a protective filter, rather to
> simply use the lens cap and take care of the lens; that a filter
> simply introduces greater chances for lens flare. So now I am
> confused whether to get a filter(s) and if/what what filter to get. Or
> to NOT use a a filter and simply do any warming, etc. in post-
> production? Any help/advice appreciated.
As a "sacraficial" protection for the front glass, dunno how
anyone could argue that it isn't cheaper to replace a UV filter
than what it is protecting. If it causes a problem for certain
shots, remove it temorarily.
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