Protective filter? Any recommendations about using this?
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Hello there John! The lens hood adapter that came with the camera works perfectly fine with any 52mm filter. The only reason you need the optional DMW-LA2 conversion adapter is for the zoom and wide angle lens which are threaded for 55mm. But the lens hood adapter will fit all 52mm filters that you may want put in your camera. Thanks!
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Cool thanks! I have decided to order it. Just got it today! Excited to use it. Wondering where to get the filters for the glass attachments. Have to figure that out later. I know they last a while. So that will be figured out later I guess.
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NC filter protects your more expensive camera lens from damaging dust, scratches, flying debris. Much cheaper to buy another NC filter than have to replace $$ lens.
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I personally would refer to the company that makes it than just someone who has purchased for more accurate information. Take a little time and do your homework and feel confidence that your investment is not at risk of performance. There are different kits to properly care for your filter. A pamphlet came with my filter. Best practices is to be inform with facts. Happy cleaning of a great product.
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I have not tried that. seems to collect a lots of dust with the attached filter
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No problem - you can remove it as often as you like. You just want to keep it as clean as possible; removing it will expose the back of the filter to dust.
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Filters used for 'protection' usually cause more problems than they solve, like added lens flare and getting stuck on the lens. If the thin glass in a 'protection filter' breaks the sharp shards of broken filter glass often damage the front lens element they were intended to protect.So, IMO the best option is no filter.
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Yes, there is another filter you can purchase for it. I did, and have not had to use it yet.
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Hi Nick, I have the PF-2 filter and I also use a BB9-2 Black Purification filter along with it. I use two of each, but I understand you could use four of each at one time (the Pf-2 and the BB9-2 connect with each other. Good luck with your system. LD
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I used it with another brand filter that had the same size, style and quantity of filters with no issues! :)
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From what I understand you can use either filter in the unit. I love mine. I'm using the one that came with it currently, but then bought the better filter in a six pack at Costco.
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I bought the permanent filter, I prerer it. You could use normal paper basket filters as well.
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Use protection filter only, Basically all essential kits are no using and no fit for sx40 lens in my experience.
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i dont you use filters, infact i bought the permanent lid cover cause the provided lid cover kept falling off the lid blocking the container ,leaving me with a mess
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it is a metal screen filter. just rinse it out, and it should last forever, unless you somehow lose it.then you are stuck buying a 5 pack when all you need is one.
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They also sell those filters right here on Amazon. Just look up filter H, i believe thats the code abbreviation for this particular model. Theyre around 8 bucks, but I hear they last long!
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That would happen. Buffer filter with a thin towel and be very carful. I would have a back up filter in case I made a mistake. It is a great tool, a strong tool.