Hi & Help!

I've been reading through lots of posts to gain some gems but I can't seem to answer this one...

I've just got a new FZ18 and have been advised to get a UV filter for it.... but the choice of single or double coated, UV or skylight.... its like trying to choose shoes.... 

Also does price/make matter - theres some on Ebay for 2.99 quid ranging up to the Panasonic one which is 32 quid.....I was thinking about a Kook one, but then saw B&W come highly recommended.

What is the difference?

Hi, better off with coated filters on digital as sensors are highly reflective & uncoated tend to 'bounce' the light about, multi is better than single coated but costs more, although I think you would be hard pressed to spot the difference on your FZ18.

Marumi do multi coated high quality filters at good prices & with an easy clean surface too.....try Dave at www.dovercourtphotography.com  he usually has a good range at good prices & is a very helpful chap.

UV does what it says & filters out UV rays & makes the picture clearer (reduces haze), skylight is essentially the same but adds a very slight warm cast, sometimes favoured by landscapers & lens protect is clear & does nothing except protect the lens!

Hope the above is useful,

Regards,

Don