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What kind of lens filter for digital rebel? Hi there, I have a digital rebel and wondering what kind of lense filter would work for me. I could find different brands, different prices off internet but have no idea which one is good enough. Is ebay a good place to buy these kind of stuffs. Would you guys recommend a good brand, cost also matters to me. I appreciate your help guys. Regrads,
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Brendan Knell |
The filters that I use are Quantaray and they have worked just fine for me. Their prices are right about 10-30$. You would be better off going to a photography store and buying them, because most of the stuff on ebay is used. If you do want a site to go to, http://www.bhphotovideo.com is supposed to be a good one.
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Craig m. Zacarelli |
hi Mohammed! What type of filters are you looking for? There are sooo many! Is it for the 18-55 "kit" lens that came with the camera? E bay is ok for filters but like Brendan K. said, there are alot of used filters on there so you have to be carefull! I wont buy anything from anyone with even 1 bad feedback..i dont care what the circumstance was, I work hard for my money and I dont want to loose it to sme creep! Alot of the filters are sold by "stores" either guys who actually own a real physical camera shop or are dealers but operate on the net only. All the filters I bought off E-bay have been in brand new shape. just be carefull as to who you buy from. good luck! Craig-
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Jon Close |
The most useful filters for use on a digital camera are Circular Polarizer, neutral density and graduated neutral density. Maybe a UV filter if you are shooting at altitude, or want a cheap protective filter on the lens. Color correcting filters such as FL-D, Skylight, 80-, 81-, 82- series, etc. are not needed with a digital camera. The white balance control is a much better way to adjust color. The best, most expsensive filters will be multicoated and have brass ring and threads. Good filters (what I use) will be of high quality optical glass (coated or uncoated) and aluminum ring/threads. Uncoated filters are easier to clean, but are more prone to flare/ghosting effects (use a lens hood). Avoid cheap no-name filters that have plastic ring/threads and may or may not be optical glass.
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