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Swaro ATS65 HD objective lens filter (1 Viewer)
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Charles Harper
Régisseur
Yeh, my Swaro ATS65HD manual says "Objective filter thread M67x0.75"... whatever that means. If you find what you're looking for over there, let me know, eh? I could probably use one too: if anybody's gonna lose part of his scope, it's probably me.
Andrew
wibble wibble
Actually Charles, I found a Jessops catalogue and they do 67mm Skylight/UV filters for £16.99 for both types.
I think the UV would be best, what do you guys think?
The blurb below these says . . . 'The primary purpose of a Skylight/UV filter is to absorb UV haze in landscape photographs but since these filters have no discernable effect in other circumstances, it is good practice to leave them on your lenses at all times. As well as being there when needed, they will protect your valuable camera lens from the elements and accidential scratching.' . . . . That sells it to me!
I think the UV would be best, what do you guys think?
The blurb below these says . . . 'The primary purpose of a Skylight/UV filter is to absorb UV haze in landscape photographs but since these filters have no discernable effect in other circumstances, it is good practice to leave them on your lenses at all times. As well as being there when needed, they will protect your valuable camera lens from the elements and accidential scratching.' . . . . That sells it to me!
Thanks Andrew, I will ask Swaro which filter (Skylight or UV) they recommend and let you know if I get a response. If they are only 17 quid then that sounds like good insurance against objective lens damage. I suppose there is a slight trade-off in useful light absorption and reflection, but I think this is only around 5%.
Charles Harper
Régisseur
Is Skylight/UV one or two different filters? Anyway, I want the one you can leave on, like I do my underwear. Lemme do a Jessops google....
Charles Harper
Régisseur
Oops, found the website, but can't understand the jargon. Do me a BIG favor and give me the catalogue number when you find it, would you please?
Charles, in outdoor SLR photography using old tech film rather than digital, there are two common filters used to protect the lens: UV and Skylight.
According to Hoya (major filter manufacturer), the skylight one reduces the excessive bluish glare that frequently occurs in outdoor photography, especially in open shade under a clear, blue sky. The absorbtion peak is in the range which corresponds to the film's green spectrum. This means improved colour balance and clarity. Also keeps skin tones free of coloured reflections from nearby objects such as the shade of trees.
However, when used with digital technology, where the non-linear characteristics of film are irrelevant, this may have an undesirable effect. I suspect that the UV (ultra-violet) filter would do less visible filtering, but I will ask Swaro. At any rate you can always use software like Photoshop to tweak the colours. All I'm looking for is lens protection so I want the most transparent linear filtering.
The Jesspos own cat number for their UV filter is JESUV67 (made in Japan, so you may be able to source locally). Remember this part is for a 65mm scope - they also do a bunch of other sizes and manufacturers.
According to Hoya (major filter manufacturer), the skylight one reduces the excessive bluish glare that frequently occurs in outdoor photography, especially in open shade under a clear, blue sky. The absorbtion peak is in the range which corresponds to the film's green spectrum. This means improved colour balance and clarity. Also keeps skin tones free of coloured reflections from nearby objects such as the shade of trees.
However, when used with digital technology, where the non-linear characteristics of film are irrelevant, this may have an undesirable effect. I suspect that the UV (ultra-violet) filter would do less visible filtering, but I will ask Swaro. At any rate you can always use software like Photoshop to tweak the colours. All I'm looking for is lens protection so I want the most transparent linear filtering.
The Jesspos own cat number for their UV filter is JESUV67 (made in Japan, so you may be able to source locally). Remember this part is for a 65mm scope - they also do a bunch of other sizes and manufacturers.
Charles Harper
Régisseur
Great, SF-- thanks very much for the explanation and I'll see if I can get one ordered. I don't think Swarovski is going to tell us as much as you already have.
Charles Harper
Régisseur
Hmm. Well, I emailed Jessops to see if their filter fit my scope. They're probably closed now, eh?
Charles Harper
Régisseur
I just got an email back from Jessop's: they say the JESUV67 is compatible with the ATS65HD. Anything else I should think of before I order?
Charles Harper
Régisseur
Yes, please and thank you. Though the cap doesn't stay on the scope very well, so I don't expecct it'll stay on the filter any better.
Andrew
wibble wibble
Do you have a fold over /push on type cover for the objective lens on your stay on case? If so then get a round disc of thick hard clear plastic sheet. Sand it down to remove glare and attach it to the inside of this cover and you have a permanent glass protector in the stay on case's cap. (Will attach a pic.)
Tannin
Common; sedentary.
Swarovski's lens cap is a joke. Cheap plastic rubbish. Way below the standard of the rest of the product. The hold-on tab falls out if you look at it sideways, the cap falls off the lens at the slightest provacation: it's not worth bothering with. I'm surprised that they haven't come up with something more suited to the Swarovski reputation.
