Superzoom Digital Cameras

Okay filter for digital camera superzoom.

I purchased the Hoya 55mm Ultraviolet UV Haze HD Digital filter to protect the lens of a superzoom camera. Since a superzoom camera lens is not interchangeable (unlike a digital SLR), it is particularly important to protect the lens. The Hoya filter does the job. I purchased it at about a 66% discount ($). It's specifications indicate a very high quality anti-reflection coating (transmission over 99%), so that it has very little negative impact on the performance of the camera (i.e. very little speed loss), and this also minimizes flare from the filter. Fits my 55mm lens opening with no difficulty.Although the filter also provides UV reduction, I doubt that feature is of much value for a digital camera. Unlike film cameras, I expect a consumer digital camera to have little UV sensitivity anyway, so filtering out the UV serves little purpose. However, I got a very good price, and filtering the UV also does no harm.

I generally take four cameras (2 DSLRs, one Superzoom, one P&S) when I go out to do some serious photography. Rather than take three seperate chargers I only need to pack one charger unit and the appropriate number of adapter plates. Cuts down primarily on space I need.

I have 1 for each of my 4 digital cameras because they are the do everything lens.

Great for digital cameras

Great for digital cameras. Long lasting.

Lumix is the best brand of digital cameras so I would not use anything but the best battery in them.

Now able to use my old FD lenses on my digital cameras.

UV is not necessary for digital cameras, but it is good to have it on just for protection.

Use these for an old Olympus superzoom, lasting a long time