Filter questions.

[ronj]

I intend buying either a u/v or a sky 1A, which one would be the best "all rounder" or would it be just as well to fit both?
Which make gives best results Jessops, Cokin or Hoya?
Polarising filter. as i am using a digital camera i believe that a circular rather than a linear would be the best one to use, am i correct?

Ron.

[poah]

I have bought my hoya S-HMC filters from http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Com2buy-Your-Local-Supplier

[te51cle]

I prefer a UV filter instead of a 1A "skylight" filter as I feel it is more neutral in colour. As this kind of filter is more for lens protection rather than anything else you'll need a screw-in one rather than a Cokin square one. I've not been over impressed by Jessops own brand filters and would recommend a Hoya too.

You'll need a "circular" polarising filter because your camera is autofocus rather than because its digital. There's another, older thread on this forum that explains why in more detail if you search for it.

[ronj]

went to the local photography shop, i got a u/v and a polarising lens (both Hoya)for £39.99 the two. A lot cheaper than Jessops.

Ron.

[Bee_Jay]

Indeed, you should not use a skylight filter on a digital camera as it will give you pictures a cast. You should use a UV(0) if at all - everyone I know doesn't use them and uses lens hoods instead for 'protection' - never been happy with spending all that money on a carefully engineered piece of glass and then slapping a 'cheap' flat piece of glass on the end.. If you want proof of why a skylight is bad, place it on a white piece of paper and see what colour it looks!

If you must use a filter, the screw-in Hoya ones are arguably the best, look for the HMC ones.

For polarisers, you need a circular one, not because your camera is digital, but more to allow the autofocus to still work (same on some film cameras) - though some say they have success with linear pols on some cameras it is safer to go with the recomended circs. I personally use Hoya, and the only filters I own are Hoya circ pols in the correct sizes for my lenses (including a nice low profile for my 10-22).