Many amateur photographers don’t care much about those thin glasses that are bought after the camera and the lenses. I am talking about the lens filters that a friend photographer may suggest. One is satisfied with the quality his camera gives and finds no need to spend extra money of filters. The truth is these filters greatly improve the quality of you photographs and experienced photographers will never take photos, especially outdoor photos without these filters. One school of thoughts argues that they don’t really improve the quality of your photos but they only protect your lenses from physical damages. Whether you belong to this school of thought or the one that believe these filters are important for your photography, the bottom line is you surely need filters to protect your lenses.
There are myriads of filters available in the market and you can definitely buy one that fits your budget and needs. However, you should not be attracted by low cost of a filter as this may make you end up buying a filter that may not do the work it was intended to. One of the world’s most popular brands of UV filters is Kenko. Kenko has produced a line of Pro 1 series of UV filters and they have received great reviews by professional photographers who have used them. One of these top selling filters is the Kenko 77mm Pro1D UV Filter. Here is a quick look at this filter.
UsesKenko 77mm Pro1D UV Filter is used to absorbs the ultra violet (UV) rays. Just like our eyes, the lenses are sensitive to light rays and if not well protected against such rays they lose their sensitivity and the results are not desirable. Due to their quality of absorbing UV rays, they are ideal for the latest digital photography as well as black and white films. Very rarely will an amateur need to use a black and white film for photography but digital photos are the pick of the day for anyone. This means Kenko 77mm Pro1D UV Filter can be used by both amateurs and professionals alike.
Apart from this obvious use of Kenko 77mm Pro1D UV Filter, the filter can also be used as a permanent lens protector. The filters are thin enough to fit the lens and not prevent the lens cap from closing. Since digital camera CCD or CMOS sensors are highly susceptible to reflections, the Kenko 77mm Pro1D UV Filter has multi-Coated filters which reduce such reflections to a great deal and results in clearer photos.
Construction
Kenko 77mm Pro1D UV Filters are ideal for digital photography. They are digitally multi coated for this purpose and for this reason these filters greatly reduce the appearance of ghosting and lens flare that is caused by reflections. Sometimes brightly colored rimed filters can cause reflections as well but Kenko 77mm Pro1D UV Filters are black rimmed glasses which eliminate chances of reflections from the edges of the filter. They also feature a black matte aluminum satin finish almite frame which also helps to reduce reflections.
Kenko 77mm Pro1D UV Filters also feature very ultra thin filter frames which help in avoiding vignetting especially when using very wide angle lenses. Due their thickness, the filters make it easy to hold the lens cap as well. It’s easier to remove and attach these filters without slipping since they are equipped with a straight knurling edge for this purpose.
Final filter
A UV filter of any other filter for that matter may not seem like an important accessory but it is as important as a tripod or extra flash. You can easily protect your expensive lens by equipping it with this small glass. There are many brands available and all come with different specifications and prices. In India, don’t forget to ask your shopkeeper or dealer whether the filter you are buying is fake or original. Many of them are faithful enough to tell you the real deal. Kenko 77mm Pro1D UV Filters are sold worldwide and in India they are available with so many camera dealers and from online stores. I found some from http://www.naaptol.com for Rs. 2,295 and from http://www.smartshoppers.in where you can get various online stores’ offers.
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