Canon HF S21 camcorder and HOYA filter: My question is, which filter should I buy?
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HOYA or B&W. It's good to have some ND filters (reduce the amount of light to prevent blown out highlights and to be able to shoot at widest aperture while shooting during bright daytime) or circular polarizer (cut down the reflection/ and some light). UV filter is good only to protect the lens, in my opinion.
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Mr. Anderson,I made a bad mistake. I meant to suggest the Goja Filter series. I apologize for this. I hope you have not bought the wrong set yet. Go to Goja.com. Good picture taking.Peter Markwort
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I have posted a link below about the filter you might be looking for. Hope this helps.http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=&sku;=787245&Q;=&is;=REG&A;=details
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The best value in a protection filter is the Hoya 58mm DMC PRO1 Clear Protector Digital Filter. I can't believe that price. I recently purchased a used Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 it came with a Sunpack UV filter, which destroyed the image quality of the lens. I took a couple pictures with no filter, to make sure I was going to keep the lens, then promptly ordered a Hoya Pro1 Clear filter for it. The larger 67mm filter for the Tamron, is 3 times what the 58mm is selling for, but, well worth it. There is NO degradation in image quality using the Hoya Pro1 Clear filter. The best value in a protection filter is the Hoya 58mm DMC PRO1 Clear Protector Digital Filter. I can't believe that price. I recently purchased a used Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 it came with a Sunpack UV filter, which destroyed the image quality of the lens. I took a couple pictures with no filter, to make sure I was going to keep the lens, then promptly ordered a Hoya Pro1 Clear filter for it. The larger 67mm filter for the Tamron, is 3 times what the 58mm is selling for, but, well worth it. There is NO degradation in image quality using... » Read More The best value in a protection filter is the Hoya 58mm DMC PRO1 Clear Protector Digital Filter. I can't believe that price. I recently purchased a used Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 it came with a Sunpack UV filter, which destroyed the image quality of the lens. I took a couple pictures with no filter, to make sure I was going to keep the lens, then promptly ordered a Hoya Pro1 Clear filter for it. The larger 67mm filter for the Tamron, is 3 times what the 58mm is selling for, but, well worth it. There is NO degradation in image quality using the Hoya Pro1 Clear filter. « Show Less
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In days past Tiffen was a good quality middle of the road (cost) filter. They've cheaped them up to point I wouldn't own one. Hoya is a similar filter. The best filter's I've used over last 45 years are by B + W.
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Taken from Amazon's description of the product"To add to its versatile capabilities, the VIXIA HF S21 also features a viewfinder for use in extreme bright light situations."The HF S21 is the only camcorder from Canon's 2010 line that has an electronic viewfinder.
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Thank you very much for your thorough explanation of this issue. I've been struggling with it since purchasing the camera and had been thinking of returning it. I will follow your recommendations re: purchasing the filter & adapter.
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I think you meant to post this on the Canon Vixia HF200 camcorder. The Vixia HF20 is still showing $624.99
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HG21 is the only cam on the market with 24Mbps AVCHD and the colors are much better too. there's a comparison on vimeo.com i'd definitely go with canon.
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Hello Howard If you are purchasing the Hoya NDX 400, you will be looking at a 9 stop reduction. The filter is used very effectively in long exposure photography. Dave
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Try B&H; Photo Video Pro Audio. 212-465 0171 / 877-849-7260. They were really helpful after I did a lot of research online and narrowed down my needs. Live Chat option too, so have all the techie stuff to hand to save time. I thought I was going to have to buy a new camera but at $300 the lens was just super. Brand new out of the box. I'm an artist and need great shots for uploading and reference.
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Considering Sony's new models came out, The Sony HDR-CX760v blows away the HF G10.. If you plan to get a Camcorder I'd say go with the CX760v..
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I agree. Recently my hubby and I were shopping, and I wanted either the Olympus FE-370, or the CAnnon sx-110-Is.Low and behold when I opened the parcel yesterday, there was that fugifilm s1000. every shot was blurry and just crap!Im returning it today, and going to get one of my first choices.
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My Hoya filter box was not sealed. The filter is wonderful... my photos are clearer than they were with the cheaper filter from another manufacturer that I bought with the lens. I am happy with the Hoya filter.
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Good question and something I had not looked for when I purchased the filter since it has become customary for all high end filters to be Multi-coated. I had to go to the Hoya website and saw that the filter is designated as DMC (Digital Multi Coated). I have always had good results with Hoya.
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Thanks everyone for your help. You've explained a lot and it really helps. After your explanations, I looked at my past photos. I'm thinking that maybe the Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 will fill my needs. Thanks again.
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Any luck? I am in the same boat as you... I notified Canon regarding the s200 and the HF M400. Here is the reply I got:The VIXIA HF M400 is scheduled to be available in late March for an estimated retail price of $649.99.This is not a replacement for the VIXIA HF S200, but for the VIXIA M-series, HF M300. The VIXIA HF S30 is the only successor at this time for the VIXIA HF S200.The VIXIA HF M400 is a lower class model compared to the VIXIA HF S200.So what does lower class mean? Cheaper lens??? Just when I was set to click on the buy now Any luck? I am in the same boat as you... I notified Canon regarding the s200 and the HF M400. Here is the reply I got:The VIXIA HF M400 is scheduled to be available in late March for an estimated retail price of $649.99.This is not a replacement for the VIXIA HF S200, but for the VIXIA M-series, HF M300. The VIXIA HF S30 is the only successor at this time for the VIXIA HF S200.The VIXIA HF M400 is a lower class model compared to the VIXIA HF S200.So what does lower class mean? Cheaper lens??? Just when I was set to click on... » Read More Any luck? I am in the same boat as you... I notified Canon regarding the s200 and the HF M400. Here is the reply I got:The VIXIA HF M400 is scheduled to be available in late March for an estimated retail price of $649.99.This is not a replacement for the VIXIA HF S200, but for the VIXIA M-series, HF M300. The VIXIA HF S30 is the only successor at this time for the VIXIA HF S200.The VIXIA HF M400 is a lower class model compared to the VIXIA HF S200.So what does lower class mean? Cheaper lens??? Just when I was set to click on the buy now « Show Less