Skylight or UV-Filter for DigitalVideo

[dobby 0]

Hi,
there are many posts on filters for still cameras but which should one use for videocams to protect the converter? Seems opinions vary between Skylight and UV-filters. Some manufactures also distribute Skylight or UV-filters specially for DV-cams. Do I need such a (more expensive) filter or is one for 10-20 bucks sufficient?
Thanks and blues

[wlie 0]

You might want to check out this thread from not long ago. I hope it'll give you a starting point.

My other ride is the relative wind.

[dobby 0]

Hi,
thanks first. Have already read that thread but it mostly deals with polarized filters and still cameras. Is that transferable to minidv cams?
blues

[wlie 0]

I would think so, but I would talk to the local photo video shop, or pick up a book from the library. The discussion of filters can pull a brain muscle.

I've owned only UV, Skylight 1B, and a polarizor filters and they're all for film stills.

On my ccd-tr71 (circa 1992), I have a UV, but I only use it to protect the camera's lens.

My other ride is the relative wind.

[Cajones 0]

Filters for video produce the same sort of effects as they do for film. If all else fails, put the filter on and see what the video looks like in various conditions. I primarily use an enhancing filter on my video camera. Skylight can be very good, and a circular polarizer (set to vertical neutral to prevent turning the sky super dark) can be seen on my still and video under certain conditions. A few things to consider: filters can rob light (reduce the light available for the imager/film) filters can also change your wide-angle field of view, if you put them between your camera and your wide-angle lens (most wide adapters don't have threads on the outside).

The laws of physics are strictly enforced.