Good morning. I wanted to talk about a camera accessory that I now believe is crucial. I can't remember if I mentioned it but day two of walking around Mexico, I used my smooth moves and fell in a hole. I don't care that I embarrassed myself or that the entire Mexican community gathered around and made sure I was okay. I was too worried about my camera, my baby.
I had a scratch on the ring of my filter, but otherwise it was okay. Not more than three days later, that same lens fell from the top bunk of a bunk bed. I screamed, and scooped it lovingly in my arms.
The filter had crushed in but it looked like the lens was okay. The problem was that now my lens filter was bent and I couldn't twist it off to get of off my lens. It had done its part, but was still fighting to be a part of my camera family.
Today, I brought my lens into the camera shop I work at (Delaware camera is the name for anyone looking for good service or just advice!).
The moral of the story is please please for the love of film, buy a ten dollar filter for your beautiful lenses.
By all means, if you can afford it, please buy the hgx filters. They are more expensive, but they are putting high quality glass over the high quality glass in your lens. It's going to reduce the refractions of light to your sensor.
Take care of your lenses. Love them and they'll return the love.
