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hello,

heard somewherep that first things to buy for your camera is a uv filter.

I have the sony hx9v point and shoot. Would it have a built in uv filter or can i buy one for it?

Regards
 
Using the correct forum might help http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/forumdisplay.php/176-Photography

Seeing that camera has no thread on the lens housing buying normal filters for it is not an option.

ACMAXX however manufactures a custom UV filter fot it.
Here is a eBay link, http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ACMAXX-Mu...era_Filters&hash=item3cbf7de8bb#ht_2695wt_907
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ACMAXX-Multi-Coated-LENS-ARMOR-UV-FILTER-Sony-DSC-HX9V-/260910737595

They don't have that specific product listed on their website yet http://www.acmaxx.net/products_lens_armor.html
 
soz

i thought i was in the right forum.

Can mod please move the thread?
Thanks

cheers for the reply
 
Flowerhat said:
hello,

heard somewherep that first things to buy for your camera is a uv filter.

I have the sony hx9v point and shoot. Would it have a built in uv filter or can i buy one for it?

Regards
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May I ask why you want a UV filter for your compact camera? It will not affect the image quality at all and since your camera does not have a filter thread it will most likely be a hindrance to you.

UV filters were originally used on film cameras to reduce haziness as the film was sensitive to UV. The only reason modern photographers use them is to protect the exposed primary lens element from damage, it is much cheaper to replace a UV filter than it is to repair a lens....

I think you are wasting your time and money i.m.o. Rather invest in a decent advanced point and shoot that accepts filters and then buy a decent circular polarising filter.
 
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Edduck said:
The only reason modern photographers use them is to protect the exposed primary lens element from damage, it is much cheaper to replace a UV filter than it is to repair a lens....
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I find them useful for things like water shots for example.
 
I tend to agree with Edduck.

ponder, how does a UV filter help with water shots? Do you get noticeably different results with/without a UV fitler?
Polarised, yes. UV?
 
ponder said:
I find them useful for things like water shots for example.
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True it is easier to clean water spots off a UV filter but the chance of flare, vignetting and reduced sharpness is too much of a trade off for me. I will rather just be more careful :)
 
GarethC said:
ponder, how does a UV filter help with water shots? Do you get noticeably different results with/without a UV fitler?
Polarised, yes. UV?
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:o Lol, yes somehow my brain shifted down a few gears :D

I'm talking about polarised filters.
 
Flowerhat said:
hello,

heard somewherep that first things to buy for your camera is a uv filter.

I have the sony hx9v point and shoot. Would it have a built in uv filter or can i buy one for it?

Regards
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Most likely originated from some camera shop salesman trying to push high margin UV filters.

After a recent incident however I've decided to buy the cheapest UV filters I can find, remove the glass/plastic lens, and just keep the ring on the lens to protect the thread.
 
thanks for the additional info.

I like the idea of having a second layer protecting my lens while i am out in the elements.

I am curious to know what would happen if I was taking shots outside with the sun shining into the camera lense, could uv exposure hurt my sensor?

Edduck the hx9v was the most expensive point and shoot i could get (3.6k) so i think it is perhaps more than a decent advanced cam.

Unfortunately it just doesn't have a thread for polarised lense.
 
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