Are these mostly for film cameras and not digital, if I'm using mostly for protection, would not the cheaper Tiffens suffice, whats the difference?
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In general a color conversion (warm or cooling) filter is just that regardless of camera or lens it is placed in front of. I sometimes use it when taking shots of sunsets/sunrises with my D7000. If you want a lens strictly for protection then get the best quality crystal clear lens possible-no distortion or color shift at all. If you are relatively careful a protection lens will not be necessary. Remember you will need one for each size diameter lens you own unless you buy step up/down rings. Most actual lenses are recessed (not all) so scratching it rare.
297891
Will try to be brief this time, film is dead !! Digital is here, whether it be DSLR or NEX, you should get your value's worth in one of the Sony DSLR camera bodys............ if you have SLR lenses, I would go in that direction...............My guess in why nobody knows much about Sony, is that they have either Canons or Nikon cameras............ I doubt many old Minolta owners know of the Sony being acceptable to old Minolta lenses Good Luck !
360911
No they are for canon only. They do have a version for Nikon available through amazon as well.
2085455
I bought four of the same type. Not sure that it really matters much if you are setting the white balance of your camera before shooting. That should compensate for differences in light spectrum.
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I use them on 35mm negatives and slide film. They work very well. I don't see a reason they can't be used on any film.
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yes you can. I always save my photo's as jpeg and also as a tiff . Esp if they are small or special ones I want to keep. JPEG's randomly loose pic. as you move them around. Tiffs are always the same. They are larger though but space is cheap/
187468
You'd have to use a lot of them, preferably in a 'container' that could be sealed. Otherwise there would be no point. These are primarily meant for cameras and other sensitive equipment. I use them for small tools (in containers) that could rust.
1337730
Yes, don't listen to these yahoo's who tell you not too. You are protecting your investment. Better to crack a filter than the actual lens, especially a more expensive one. And to the person who said it affects lens flaring... that's what a lens hood is for.I slap a $10 Vivitar on every lens I get. From my nifty-fifty Minolta to my Zeiss and G lenses. There is practically no difference in image quality and if anything it might be better. I am a professional photographer who shoots weddings, portraits, landscapes, etc and never take my equipment without protection.
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Interesting that you asked this question as I am pondering this myself though with the haze filter. Different schools of thought from using as "protection of camera lens" to cutting glare to those who don't use them at all. This filter is on at all times during the day unless shooting in very low light. My haze filter not so sure about.
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I'm sorry that it appears like I gave you the wrong answer before. I was thinking of the Canon EOS T2 which is digital. The Rebel T2 is a 35mm film camera. It is a personal preference but my opinion is that film camera's are a thing of the past unless you have a specific purpose that you need it for.
1995946
No - JPEG and NEF (Nikon RAW). If you want TIFF files for some reason, shoot in NEF and then convert them. This will be a higher quality image than an in-camera conversion would be anyway. Speaking of which, the Nikon NEF &gt; JPEG converter that runs on your PC is better than the one in the camera so I always shoot RAW.
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We use them for video production and still photography. For the price they are great. I guess the size would depend on what the subject is, or how many subjects there are. I have yet to encounter an issue where we needed something larger, but every project and shoot is different. Hope this helps.
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Well, if you're shooting indoor "low light" then there isn't much need for an ND filter. Unless you're also using a flash? It's really great for shooting, say, beaches on really bright day and you wanna open up the aperture in order to blur the background without over exposing your picture.
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If camcorder has manual exposure in still shooting mode I guess it is not any different from still camera. Any filter would protect the lens from mist, vapor or drops of water and sand.
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I am not familiar with the Nikon D80 but I will relate to you my experience. I have not used this filter on a Digital camera yet. I have shot lots of B/W IR with film. I used ASA 50 with the focus slightly off as IR is not the same wavelength as what we see. I have shot only B/W on weathered buildings/structures. The results is usually what I am looking for. Now, with digital I just purchases a filter but will not have a chance to use it until late this month in Wyoming and Montana (ghost towns). Bottom line is if you are shooting B/W, set your ASA to 50 and slightly out of focus. I have no experience with color. You may have to do a little experimenting to get what you want. If you want I can send you some of my photos after I get back from my trip. You might also try using a red filter.
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You should absolutely protect you investment. Use a filter. The picture affect is so finite that you really cant tell if a picture was shot with a filter or not. In my case, better a cracked piece of glass from the filter vs. a cracked or scratched lens. Its even good to have on to protect from dust and debris.
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I don't miss the IS. Uses are pretty much any time you have to slow shutter speed to the point that camera shake is evident. I shoot portraits without IS and I'm very happy. Maybe I have a steady hand but more likely I have adequate settings and lighting. If you don't do any flash photography, or plan to shoot frequently in mostly dimly lit areas, perhaps you will need the IS. Personally, I'm glad I saved the money. I know nothing of the 2x extenders.