Is this filter pretty easy to clean? I.e. is it fingerprint and smudge resistant? Other filters I've had were impossible to get perfectly clean.
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HeyDave, there is no such thing as smudge resistant glass. The quality of this filter is above the rest and you clean like any other quality glass.
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I attach low cost clear filters on all of my lenses for protection from dusts, deposits and finger prints on the glass. Thus, I have never wiped, never contacted the lens glass. I clean the filters by using water from reverse osmosis in my kitchen whenever I find deposits and/or dusts on the filter glass. To my tests, I do not see my low cost filters make any adverse effects on the pictures taken by myself.
1270755
Not entirely smudge proof but a whole lot better than the original. I don't have to clean mine every time I turn around. I wouldn't have the original after using the matte finish ZAGG.
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easy enough to clean filter, however if you forget it could mess up the unit..it is really not meant for a dusty area...I used it while I was finishing the apartment I was building and the dust build up was considerable..i did clean it every day ...took out filter and vaccumed it..
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In my opinion the filter does get dirty fairly quickly...I try to use a brush and get most of the stuff off of it myself rather than replacing every couple months.
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Hi Lori, It's very easy to clean as long as you have a hose nearby. Just spray the entire unit the debris container comes out easily as do the filters.
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My primary reason for using this UV filter is to shield the front lens element from dirt, grime, and fingerprints. The quality of the filter is perfectly adequate and does not affect my imagess at all. Photographers seem to be split down the middle whether one should or should not always use a UV filter but since I see absolutely no difference in my photos both with and without the filter, it seems both prudent and convenient to use it. I'd rather subject the filter than the lens to the inevitable cleanings. especially in the field.
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The top has a very slight texture to it and is quite smooth, but not glossy. Fingerprint smudges will show up on it, but it is durable and easy to get clean.
234569
Yes, the filter is easily cleaned...haven't used on fine dust but is in frequent use in classroom and one young fella is enjoying getting rid of all the dust he finds! I haven't had it very long so don't know how often to replace them.
699483
It gets dirty like any other filter in my opinion. I clean it at least monthly.
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Hi, no. It does leave a lot of finger prints. It picks up a lot of fats/oils from fingers and screen becomes a little less responsive. If not cleaned often - screen becomes very unresponsive to the touch of the finger tip. Let's not forget that the nexus 7 does lag sometimes (Android issue) so it all becomes a hassle. Next time I will try the anti-fingerprint film.
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Mine is black and I have found it does not get dirty looking at all, sometime i see a fingerprints, same as i see on the glass front, but it wipes off very easily.
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Hi, there, I got the clear and I'm very pleased with it. Great clarity and after all, I'd have fingerprints if I didn't have a protector at all. I wanted to preserve the bright colors. Enjoy!
948301
Not at all. In fact, I noticed better quality due to the lack of smudges from fingers. It really is a great value. -Yayko
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I've used it extensively. Skin tones still look spot on and I don't have any sharpness issues which would show up because the Fuji 56mm I use it on is extremely sharp so I was worried about that. Honestly I'm quite surprised how well it works for a budget filter. I was a B&W; only guy but this one has been a nice surprise. No magenta shift like I typically see with budget filters, nice fit too.
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I like using screen protectors so that the screen does not get dirty fingerprints. I have the iphone 5 so i dont know about the fingerprint
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I have both sizes and the finish is beautiful and does not gatther finger smudges like stainless steel appliances. I prefer not putting mine in dishwasher. If film builds up inside, just scrub with baking soda or Bar Keepers Friend.