Re: Using UV filter for lens protection

Paul Giverin <paul@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> opined
>In message <47911e50$1_2@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>, Roger 
>Blackwell <r.blackwell1@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> writes
>>
>>Just avoid sandstorms and any event that may spray gunk into the lens :)
>>
>>Roger
>>
>>
>If I was using the lens in that sort of environment, I'd probably buy a 
>filter. Trouble is, I wouldn't want to buy a cheap filter that would 
>compromise image quality and I wouldn't want to lash out on an 
>expensive filter if I was going to use it infrequently  :)

If you were using the camera in those conditions, there's more than the 
lens surface to worry about, especially the adjustment rings. If they 
start grating or sticking, you've still got problems.  Put it in a 
polythene bag (and don't take any photos!!!).

Mike

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