UV filters?

[btbrossard]

Up until now, I never use filters except for a polarizer when necessary. I've read that some photographers use a filter such as a UV on their lens at all times to protect it. Is that generally recommended?

When my kids use the SLR cameras, we put a UV filter on the lens.

I generally don't use them because they COULD degrade the image. They key word is COULD, as I'm not delusional enough to think my images are decent enough for a UV filter to make any difference at all.

I try though.

I think most professional photographers would rather replace a lens if damaged than to have another piece of glass that might affect the image.

 

[jackerin]

Don't want to sound like a jerk, but you need to take better care of gear and be more attentive of where you put it when not using it.

As they say, repetition is the mother of learning, making mistakes is its cruel father.