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UV Filter for Ski Filming
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Hey guys, I've picked up a JVC GR-HD1 this summer for filming ski vids this winter. I stumbled across this lens filter kit, http://cgi.ebay.com/FILTER-KIT-FOR-JVC-GR-HD1-JY-HD10U-GY-DV300U-CAMCORDER_W0QQitemZ390072794988QQcmdZViewItemQQptZCamera_Filters?hash=item5ad2267f6c&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
and was wondering if any other filmers out there have used a UV Lens? Apparently it absorbs some rays for better color. Any ideas as to if this is really that great??
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UV filter is just a clear filter to protect your lens.
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it won't really enhance the picture as much as that picture shows?
What will?
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UV filters can remove some atmospheric haze...that's about it. Check out a circular polarizing filter, that will actually improve your shots.
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with filters, you get what you pay for. 3 for $20 means that they are really really shitty. the circular polarizer I have for my dslr is $230 by itself
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Uv=protection, not much else. It's good to keep snow off your lens.
They speak the truth though, a polarizer will saturate colors (skies look awesome) and remove a good amount of haze and glare. Make sure it's circular though, a linear one may or may not mess with the camera's auto focus.
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for still cameras uv filters are just for protection whereas polarizers will enhance the colors and reduce flares. remember though, putting a shitty polarizer over a good lens defeats the purpose of the lens, put in the money for a good polarizer
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UV filters are pretty much only useful for protecting your lens. Get a circular polarizer and watch those colors pop!
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I've got uv filters on all my lenses permanently. If I scratch a filter it isn't a biggie to replace it. way cheaper than fucking a lens.
uv doesn't do much at all though, they're sometimes called haze reduction filters and that's about the extent of what they do. if you want saturated blue skies get a polarising filter. they make a massive difference
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