Fujifilm Camera Lens Filter PRF-105 Protector Filter (105mm)

hi I'm Phil Steele one of the most common questions I get from new photographers is about these clear lens filters sometimes called UV filters or haze filters or protective filters should you put one of these on your lens or is it just a nuisance that might detract from the quality of your photos that's the question we're going to answer in today's video [Music] alright let's talk about clear filters this is a highly controversial topic in the photography community and you'll find very heated arguments on both sides of the debate first there's the debate over whether you should use a protective filter at all and then there's a debate over whether you should use a UV filter or just a plain clear filter now we're going to answer the second question first because it's simpler in the days of film it was very important to use a UV filter to block unwanted ultraviolet light because film is ve