EBAY UV filter kits ??? at DVinfo.net

Chris Sinista · January 31st, 2007, 10:40 AM

Im looking for a uv filter kit for my canon a1 and noticed there are quite a few on ebay. Has anybody bought any of these kits that can give any sort of review ? As long as its a 72mm it will fit correct ?

Chris Sinista · January 31st, 2007, 11:35 AM

or do i need a step up ring to make it fit ?

Ken Plotin · January 31st, 2007, 11:36 AM

Don't skimp on a UV filter Chris, especially in HD.
Many of the "pro" filters on ebay are pretty trashy.
Hoya, Tiffen and B+W all make excellent multi-coated filters which not only help to protect your lens and remove UV, but supress internal reflection as well.
Hope this helps.
Ken

Anthony Leong · January 31st, 2007, 02:03 PM

I bought the Canon filter set of 3 from Scott at Tapeworks Texas. The Canon filters are made by Tiffen.

Edward Randolph · February 3rd, 2007, 02:06 AM

I have learned the hard way not to buy off-brand filters.
I bought 2 different sized circular polarizers from Cameta Camera on eBay and they were both non functoning junk.
I have usually had good luck with Hoya, but once, when buying a Hoya UV protective filter in a local shop, I had to open 3 factory sealed packages to get one that was not scratched.
Since I am mail ordering 3 ND filters and a polarizer for the XH-A1, I am going with Tiffen. I have never had a bad one.

Even Solberg · February 3rd, 2007, 03:55 AM

I can only agree with the above posts. After all, you spent in excess of $3000 on the camera itself. Don't degrade it by buying cheapo filters. They are usually cheap for a reason.

January 31st, 2007, 10:40 AM	#1
Chris Sinista Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Pasadena CA Posts: 59	EBAY UV filter kits ??? Im looking for a uv filter kit for my canon a1 and noticed there are quite a few on ebay. Has anybody bought any of these kits that can give any sort of review ? As long as its a 72mm it will fit correct ?

February 3rd, 2007, 02:06 AM	#5
Edward Randolph New Boot Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sedona, AZ Posts: 20	Filters I have learned the hard way not to buy off-brand filters. I bought 2 different sized circular polarizers from Cameta Camera on eBay and they were both non functoning junk. I have usually had good luck with Hoya, but once, when buying a Hoya UV protective filter in a local shop, I had to open 3 factory sealed packages to get one that was not scratched. Since I am mail ordering 3 ND filters and a polarizer for the XH-A1, I am going with Tiffen. I have never had a bad one.

February 3rd, 2007, 03:55 AM	#6
Even Solberg Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Oslo, Norway Posts: 106	I can only agree with the above posts. After all, you spent in excess of $3000 on the camera itself. Don't degrade it by buying cheapo filters. They are usually cheap for a reason. __________________ "Those who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night." -- Edgar Allan Poe

January 31st, 2007, 11:35 AM	#2
Chris Sinista Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Pasadena CA Posts: 59	or do i need a step up ring to make it fit ?

January 31st, 2007, 11:36 AM	#3
Ken Plotin Major Player Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 254	Don't skimp on a UV filter Chris, especially in HD. Many of the "pro" filters on ebay are pretty trashy. Hoya, Tiffen and B+W all make excellent multi-coated filters which not only help to protect your lens and remove UV, but supress internal reflection as well. Hope this helps. Ken

January 31st, 2007, 02:03 PM	#4
Anthony Leong Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: United States Posts: 93	I bought the Canon filter set of 3 from Scott at Tapeworks Texas. The Canon filters are made by Tiffen.