Re: Using UV filter for lens protection

"Paul Giverin" <paul@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>, monopix
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> >"Trev" <trevbowdenAT.dsl.pipex.COM> wrote in message
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> >> I have anti virus and Not recived one for years. But Im not going to
take
> >> it of.
> >>
> >Yes, and I have my camera kit insured, but I don't expect to have to
make
a
> >claim.
> >
> >The difference is, a filter will always degrade the image to some
extent.
> >Can you accept that more than the risk of damage. I will accept it if
the
> >filter is doing some good - maybe to improve the image in other ways
or,
as
> >I already said, in environments like by the sea, but generally I won't.
> >
> >It depends on what you perceive the filter is protecting against and
whether
> >you are prepared to accept the risk.
> >
> >
> Thanks to everyone who replied. Obviously there isn't one consensus but
> I have given it some further thought.
>
> I tend to be quite careful with my camera and lenses. I haven't managed
> to damage one yet. I'll probably give the filter a miss and just rely on
> the lens hood to give some degree of protection against knocks etc.
>
> -- 
> Paul Giverin
>
> British Jet Engine Website:-    www.britjet.co.uk
>
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Just avoid sandstorms and any event that may spray gunk into the lens :)

Roger