Rob Studdert wrote:
On 21 Jun 2005 at 10:44, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote:
In summary:
- Always use a rigid lens hood ... it helps protect the lens and
reduce flare.
- Always use a caps when you're not using a lens.
- Don't bother with filters unless you need to filter light, and then
use good filters with antireflective coatings.
This last one in particular is part of my mantra...
I remember being appalled by the advert many years ago, that showed
someone using an SMC lens for an ashtray! Actually putting a cigarette
out on the front element!
While I'll go WAY out of my way to avoid such abuse on any of MY lenses,
nevertheless That image has stuck with me all these years!
Sort of leaves you with the impression that an SMC coating is pretty
tough, doesn't it?
keith whaley
These points should be photographers commandments :-)
Rob Studdert
HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA
