tetra316 0 #1 March 21, 2006 So who uses a filter on their video camera solely to protect against scratches on the lens? I'm debating on whether to get one. Haven't decided on the lens yet but it's probably only going to be $60 to $140. I've heard some say it's not worth it since they've never had anything scratch their lens in years of jumping camera and others say why take the chance but has anyone actually scratched their lens?! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #2 March 21, 2006 Thats why I have a $30 wide angle lens Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #3 March 21, 2006 The -video- lenses that I fly don't have the ability to accept a filter in front. My -still- camera, however, has a protective Skylight or UV filter in front of -every- lens. ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dunesurfer 0 #4 March 21, 2006 I use a UV haze filter on my Cookie Liquid lens,but it has the ability to accept a filter. Many of the low profile wide angle lenses do not allow for filter attachment. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miami 0 #5 March 21, 2006 I have filters on all my video camera's wide angle lenses. They are slip on filters for the way-cool brand of lenses. I've scratched a lens once, a long time ago, most likely on the inside bar of the a/c during climb out. You probably won't ever need one...but if you do put a gouge in an expensive lens you'll be wishing you had it on there.Miami Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ParaShoot 0 #6 March 21, 2006 QuoteSo who uses a filter on their video camera solely to protect against scratches on the lens? I'm debating on whether to get one. Haven't decided on the lens yet but it's probably only going to be $60 to $140. I've heard some say it's not worth it since they've never had anything scratch their lens in years of jumping camera and others say why take the chance but has anyone actually scratched their lens?! There are 2 main reasons for using a filter on a video wide angle converter. - The first is of course to avoid scratches. Normally an expensive lens will need a good (more expensive) filter to keep the best quality. You will be amazed about the difference in quality between the different filters. You will only see the difference with a very good lens though. - Probably a more important reason to add a filter is to avoid condensation. Of course not all locations have this problem but an extra layer will really help a lot. If the lens has no thread than just put a filter on backwards and glue or kit it on. If you make it air tight the change of condensation is minimal. Be sure to check that you won't have vignetting. If the filter is backwards the change is much smaller for that. ** Know what you say but don't say all you know. ** Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The111 1 #7 March 21, 2006 QuoteI have filters on all my video camera's wide angle lenses. They are slip on filters for the way-cool brand of lenses. Do you know if anything like this is available to fit a Royal Lens?www.WingsuitPhotos.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miami 0 #8 March 21, 2006 I'm not sure if they do...I haven't come across a royal lens yet to try them on. Since most of these lenses are the same, just packaged/labeled differently, I wouldn't be surprised if they did fit just fine...Miami Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pilotdave 0 #9 March 21, 2006 How does the filter attach to a waycool (blue eye) lens? I have one, bought used, that has a filter attached. I can't tell how it comes off, in case I ever do have to replace it. And don't want to pull too hard until I know I'm pulling in the right direction. Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miami 0 #10 March 21, 2006 It slips straight on...to get it off you can pull straight out, but I've found you need to *gently* rock it back and forth as you pull straight out on it...makes it much easier to take off. You have to be gentle because the lens needs to be anchored to take the filter off...and the only place to anchor it is on your camera, and you don't want to go ripping the threads off of your camera!Miami Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marcin 0 #11 March 23, 2006 I have some bad scratches on the waycool 0.25. I'll try to have it polished somewhere as it affects the quality. Not sure how i did that. Perhaps particles on lens cleaning rag or storing the helmet with camera on in different places (boot of the car etc.). It did not take a long time to appear. Interestingly, my 0.3 does not have any. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DJL 235 #12 March 23, 2006 The only time I used a filter it gave me a reflection. Anyone else have this problem?"I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
