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Stephen Sobel · September 3rd, 2007, 08:48 AM

I'm considering getting a UV filter to leave on the XH-A1 full-time for protection. Two I've been looking at are the B&W 72mm UV Haze 010 Multi-Resisant Coating glass filer and the HOYA 72mm UV Pro 1 Digital Multi-Coated glass filer. Has anyone used either or both of these? I'm looking for real world experience as to which, if either, would be better.

Trevor Bray · September 3rd, 2007, 12:29 PM

Hi
I use the Hoya, screwed in on as soon as I unpacked my A1. don't even know it's there.
Trev

Jack Walker · September 3rd, 2007, 12:36 PM

I have the B+W filter you name. It is very nice and works fine.

I don't know about other filters, but it makes putting on the lens hood a bit tight, but there has been no problem.

Bill Pryor · September 3rd, 2007, 04:23 PM

I got a Hoya thin glass filter, 3mm. It was about $75 or so. Very thin but the tradeoff is no front threads, so it has to come off before using other filters. Seems fine.

Jose Ramada · September 3rd, 2007, 06:00 PM

Hoya is thin and good glass. B+W is thick and good glass. I like Hoya.

Stephen Sobel · September 3rd, 2007, 06:24 PM

Hoya also has a 72mm Clear Pro 1 Digital Multi-Coated Glass Filter, which is cheaper than the UV filter. What are the pros and cons of the clear filter versus the UV filter, given I will be leaving it on all the time.

Steve Wolla · September 3rd, 2007, 06:25 PM

I got the B&W. It was around $50 to $60, if I recall correctly. No problems at all with it.

Eric Muehling · September 3rd, 2007, 10:25 PM

B+W F-Pro A1 72mm filter ---> $100.
The front element of your XH-A1 ---> priceless.

I'm very satisfied with it. It's a good optic.

Even with careful cleaning of the front lens element,
over time the front lens surface will mar. I recommend
a high-quality, made for HD filter. This will reduce the
number of times you need to clean the front surface.

I use my camera outside often, and it's exposed to
dust and pollen. First, I try to blow off what I can.
Next, I try a soft brush. Finally, if needed, I use a
wipe made for lens cleaning. Don't use the
wipe first, as you may grind in particles.

Incidentally, I remove the A1 filter when shooting
into the sun or other light sources to avoid flare,
but generally keep the A1 filter on.

Accidents happen. Let the accidents happen to
a cheap piece of glass, not your XH-A1 lens.

Cesare Improta · September 4th, 2007, 02:48 AM

I have bought from Ebay one Kenko 72mm Pro1 Pro 1 Digital MultiCoated UV Filter at only 23.00US$ plus 7$ shipping to Italy. Kenko is the local japan brand of Hoya. At this time is available at 20.99US$ on Ebay as item number 190148240426. Very good quality.
Bye

David Chia · September 4th, 2007, 04:12 AM

I'll go for a Hoya. Read this for more infomation on thier glass, especially the muilt glass.

http://www.thkphoto.com/products/hoya/hoya-02.html

Stephen Sobel · September 4th, 2007, 04:51 AM

For those of recommending a Hoya - does it matter whether it's a clear filter or a UV filter?

Winfried Dobbe · September 4th, 2007, 05:52 AM

I have the B+W you mentioned and I like it.

Raymond Toussaint · September 5th, 2007, 04:45 AM

I have the MRC 72 ND 4x + the MRC Circ Pol + UV 72 F-Pro .
All B+W. I l leave the UV on for ever, but agreed with Eric Muehling above.
You need to clean the front element, more if you stack lenses.

Jack Walker · September 5th, 2007, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stephen Sobel

For those of recommending a Hoya - does it matter whether it's a clear filter or a UV filter?

For protection, it doesn't matter. Most people will use a UV Filter since it serves to remove some haze outside by filtiltering the UV light. There are different levels of UV light removal in different filters.

Stephen Sobel · September 5th, 2007, 03:00 PM

If I get the UV filter, will it matter if I leave it on all the time - including when I doing video inside?

September 3rd, 2007, 08:48 AM	#1
Stephen Sobel Major Player Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 408	UV filter for protection I'm considering getting a UV filter to leave on the XH-A1 full-time for protection. Two I've been looking at are the B&W 72mm UV Haze 010 Multi-Resisant Coating glass filer and the HOYA 72mm UV Pro 1 Digital Multi-Coated glass filer. Has anyone used either or both of these? I'm looking for real world experience as to which, if either, would be better.

September 3rd, 2007, 12:29 PM	#2
Trevor Bray New Boot Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Guildford UK Posts: 18	UV filter Hi I use the Hoya, screwed in on as soon as I unpacked my A1. don't even know it's there. Trev

September 3rd, 2007, 10:25 PM	#8
Eric Muehling New Boot Join Date: May 2007 Location: Fairbanks Alaska Posts: 20	B+W F-Pro A1 72mm filter ---> $100. The front element of your XH-A1 ---> priceless. I'm very satisfied with it. It's a good optic. Even with careful cleaning of the front lens element, over time the front lens surface will mar. I recommend a high-quality, made for HD filter. This will reduce the number of times you need to clean the front surface. I use my camera outside often, and it's exposed to dust and pollen. First, I try to blow off what I can. Next, I try a soft brush. Finally, if needed, I use a wipe made for lens cleaning. Don't use the wipe first, as you may grind in particles. Incidentally, I remove the A1 filter when shooting into the sun or other light sources to avoid flare, but generally keep the A1 filter on. Accidents happen. Let the accidents happen to a cheap piece of glass, not your XH-A1 lens. Last edited by Eric Muehling; September 3rd, 2007 at 10:33 PM. Reason: added 3rd sentence

September 4th, 2007, 04:51 AM	#11
Stephen Sobel Major Player Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 408	For those of recommending a Hoya - does it matter whether it's a clear filter or a UV filter? Last edited by Stephen Sobel; September 4th, 2007 at 04:50 PM. Reason: clarification

September 3rd, 2007, 12:36 PM	#3
Jack Walker Trustee Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Burbank Posts: 1,811	I have the B+W filter you name. It is very nice and works fine. I don't know about other filters, but it makes putting on the lens hood a bit tight, but there has been no problem.

September 3rd, 2007, 04:23 PM	#4
Bill Pryor Contributor Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 4,449	I got a Hoya thin glass filter, 3mm. It was about $75 or so. Very thin but the tradeoff is no front threads, so it has to come off before using other filters. Seems fine.

September 3rd, 2007, 06:00 PM	#5
Jose Ramada New Boot Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Valadares - Portugal Posts: 24	Hoya is thin and good glass. B+W is thick and good glass. I like Hoya.

September 3rd, 2007, 06:24 PM	#6
Stephen Sobel Major Player Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 408	Hoya also has a 72mm Clear Pro 1 Digital Multi-Coated Glass Filter, which is cheaper than the UV filter. What are the pros and cons of the clear filter versus the UV filter, given I will be leaving it on all the time.

September 3rd, 2007, 06:25 PM	#7
Steve Wolla Major Player Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 477	I got the B&W. It was around $50 to $60, if I recall correctly. No problems at all with it.

September 4th, 2007, 02:48 AM	#9
Cesare Improta New Boot Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Napoli, Italy Posts: 6	I have bought from Ebay one Kenko 72mm Pro1 Pro 1 Digital MultiCoated UV Filter at only 23.00US$ plus 7$ shipping to Italy. Kenko is the local japan brand of Hoya. At this time is available at 20.99US$ on Ebay as item number 190148240426. Very good quality. Bye

September 4th, 2007, 04:12 AM	#10
David Chia Major Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 427	I'll go for a Hoya. Read this for more infomation on thier glass, especially the muilt glass. http://www.thkphoto.com/products/hoya/hoya-02.html

September 4th, 2007, 05:52 AM	#12
Winfried Dobbe Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Amersfoort, Netherlands Posts: 85	I have the B+W you mentioned and I like it.

September 5th, 2007, 04:45 AM	#13
Raymond Toussaint Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 173	I have the MRC 72 ND 4x + the MRC Circ Pol + UV 72 F-Pro . All B+W. I l leave the UV on for ever, but agreed with Eric Muehling above. You need to clean the front element, more if you stack lenses.

September 5th, 2007, 03:00 PM	#15
Stephen Sobel Major Player Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 408	If I get the UV filter, will it matter if I leave it on all the time - including when I doing video inside?