Build in UV-filter in adapter? at DVinfo.net

Carl Jakobsson · June 8th, 2006, 08:44 PM

Hi!

I have a pile of UV-filters that don't fit any of my SLR lenses. I was thinking about placing one of the UV-filters in the hole of the adapter which the camcorder looks through. Is it a bad idea? Any potential pros and cons? One advantage I see is that it will prevent dust from entering the adapter when it isn't connected. The best thing would of course be to get a UV-filter that will fit my SLR-lens, but the screw mount is damaged so that isn't an option.

Mikko Parttimaa · June 9th, 2006, 05:37 AM

I doubt there would be any kind of cons using UV-filter in the camcorder hole. Most people have one protecting the lens of the cam anyway.

Carl Jakobsson · June 9th, 2006, 12:30 PM

What I really ment, is there a possiblity that the image is negatively effected by placing a UV-filter in the adapter?

In my opinion, UV-filters do magic.

Frank Hool · June 9th, 2006, 10:29 PM

i think, indie35 uses thislike design to keep focusing screen in dustfree room. As far UV-s are away from focusing surface, dust on their external surface is invisible.

June 8th, 2006, 08:44 PM	#1
Carl Jakobsson Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Lund, Sweden Posts: 122	Build in UV-filter in adapter? Hi! I have a pile of UV-filters that don't fit any of my SLR lenses. I was thinking about placing one of the UV-filters in the hole of the adapter which the camcorder looks through. Is it a bad idea? Any potential pros and cons? One advantage I see is that it will prevent dust from entering the adapter when it isn't connected. The best thing would of course be to get a UV-filter that will fit my SLR-lens, but the screw mount is damaged so that isn't an option. __________________ http://www.nattvard.com

June 9th, 2006, 12:30 PM	#3
Carl Jakobsson Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Lund, Sweden Posts: 122	What I really ment, is there a possiblity that the image is negatively effected by placing a UV-filter in the adapter? In my opinion, UV-filters do magic. __________________ http://www.nattvard.com

June 9th, 2006, 05:37 AM	#2
Mikko Parttimaa Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 45	I doubt there would be any kind of cons using UV-filter in the camcorder hole. Most people have one protecting the lens of the cam anyway.

June 9th, 2006, 10:29 PM	#4
Frank Hool Major Player Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Barca Spain Posts: 384	i think, indie35 uses thislike design to keep focusing screen in dustfree room. As far UV-s are away from focusing surface, dust on their external surface is invisible.