Product Description

Film, as well as video, often exhibits a greater sensitivity to what is to us invisible, ultraviolet light. This is most often outdoors, especially at high altitudes, where the UV-absorbing atmosphere is thinner; and over long distances, such as marine scenes. It can show up as a bluish color cast with color film, or it can cause a low-contrast haze that diminishes details, especially when viewing far-away objects, in either color or black-and-white. Ultraviolet filters absorb UV light generally without affecting light in the visible region. It is important to distinguish between UV-generated haze and that of air-borne particles, such as smog. The latter is made up of opaque matter that absorbs visible light as well as UV, and will not be appreciably removed by a UV filter.The UV Protector shields lens from dust, moisture, scratches, and breakage.

Product Details

• Brand: Tiffen
• Model: 46UVP
• Dimensions: .35 pounds

Features

• Most popular protection filter
• Provides basic reduction of ultraviolet light
• 46mm diameter
• Helps eliminate bluish cast in images

Amazon.com Product Description
Protects lenses from dust, moisture, scratches, and other damage. These filters can be kept on the camera at all times.

Customer Reviews

Glare, flare: whatever it is called, this filter causes it
I got this Tiffen filter to protect my new Panasonic FZ28's lens, and it has just proven that it cost $10.81 more than it is worth. I was testing the camera outside during the evening and, as I focused on the city lights, I suddenly noticed that the lights were bouncing off the filter and reflecting into the camera. I took a couple of test shots with the filter, removed it and took another couple of test shots. When I downloaded the images into my computer, there they were: horrible "ghost" lights scattered in the dark sky over the real city lights, and only in the photos taken with the filter in place. I know there is a technical term for them -- glare or flare or something else? -- and I also know that they shouldn't be there. This obviously means that the Tiffen 46mm Haze-1 is worthless. I want something that will protect my lens but that won't spoil my photos.

My FZ18 (which is my mom's now) has a Quantaray multi-coated UV filter that never interfered in my photos in any way. I looked for that filter on the web but unfortunately couldn't find it. By the reviews here I thought I'd be okay with the Tiffen. I was wrong, and must now look for a new filter.

Excellent Product and a great price.
The Tiffen 46mm UV filter fit my Fujifilm S700 camera perfectly. I was also able to use the Fujifilm lens cap on the filter!! Chet Banas, Minocqua, WI.

Great Deal
Naturally these aren't professional quality filters, but for the price point they are a very good purchase. They are far better than dime store variety that you see offered in the package deals on various other sites. I'm using them on my Panasonic FZ28 and I've found them to be quite effective for their intended purposes. The glass is evenly ground and the colors uniform. They come in a nice case as well. I would label these as a "best buy."