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Our tech team has launched updates to The Nest today. As a result of these updates, members of the Nest Community will need to change their password in order to continue participating in the community. In addition, The Nest community member's avatars will be replaced with generic default avatars. If you wish to revert to your original avatar, you will need to re-upload it via The Nest.
If you have questions about this, please email help@theknot.com.
Thank you.
Note: This only affects The Nest's community members and will not affect members on The Bump or The Knot.
dSLR: Necessary to get a UV filter?
I purchased a Nikon D60, and also purchased 2 lens. I purchased a UV filter (for 1 lens), but now am wondering if I should purchase a UV filter for the other lens? I am scared that the lens may get scratched.
Do you think this is necssary?
Also- are there other camera equipment you've gotten/purchased that you recommend for a dSLR?
Re: dSLR: Necessary to get a UV filter?
I've heard from photogs that the $15 investment is way worth it! My friend dropped her camera on a shoot and the lens survived (she thanks her UV filter for it).
I know I'm going to buy one today for mine!
The Nifty Foodie
Life/Craft Blog
I personally only use one at the beach or anywhere I'm worried about sand pelting the lens. Sure, they can protect your lens a little if you happen to drop your camera (I've been using DSLRs for more than 3 years now and haven't managed to drop one- but, I guess if you're particularly clumsy
, but, they also degrade your images, particularly if you go cheap on the filter.
If you have a good quality filter on one lens and the other lens takes the same filter size, and you really want to use it, just pop it off the lens that isn't in use and pop it on the other.
I have bazillions of toys to go with my cameras, but, the ones that get the most use are my external flashes, my tripod, and my extra battery. I also like having several nicely sized memory cards over a single big one- it encourages me to back up more often, there's less loss if one is damaged, and if I find my card full and I'm out somewhere, I don't have to worry about finding a place to upload.
The accessories you'll want will vary quite a bit on the type of photography you do, though- no need to run out and get anything else at all until you have figured that out.
Enjoy learning your new toy!