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Protective Filter ... What's That?!? I am a beginner with a new Nikon N80 camera. I've only used it on auto but am reading to learn how to use it more fully. Someone told me I need a filter to protect my lens (Nikkor 28-100mm 1:3.5-5.6G). Is this right? If so, how in the world do I know what kind to get, and how does it attach to my camera? Thanks so much.
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Bob Cammarata |
Though not required, a filter can help protect your lens from dust and scratches. They are threaded, and screw into the front of your lens. You can determine what size to get by looking inside your lens cap. (The filter size will be indicated in millimeters). Most people get a Skylight, or a UV/Haze, filter as lens protection, since their effects are subtle and they don't require any exposure compensation.
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Tom Walker |
Ditto Bob's advice, cheaper to replace a $10-12 filter than a $150.00 lens
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Angela Garibay |
You got that right! it happened to me on my last vacation. I dropped my camera by accident and thank God it had this one simple and inexpensive filter as when I oppened the case it was shattered on pices! and as to my lens? luckly was in perfect condition! rush and get on filter! Have fun on learning about your new camera. Cheers! Angela..
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