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**Vizigoth** · November 3rd, 2006, 04:33 PM

Don't wait on that filter. I have dropped lenses on their filters twice and the shattered filter saved the lens. Though plastic, a Tiffen UV lens is cheap and certainly better than no protection on that lens. It will also keep the lens element cleaner and reduces the number of times it has to be touched for cleaning. Every time that lens is touched, even for cleaning, it reduces the coating on the optics. When you've got more money to spend get a good ground glass filter, such as those made by B&W. On the battery grip, you would need to buy an extra battery anyway to put into the grip. Changing batteries takes seconds. Just buy a second battery and change it as needed. Always keep the spare in your pocket.

BTW, you do know that the 350D and the Rebel XT are the same camera? The names are different for US vs. "foreign" distribution. Will there be a problem getting the 350D serviced locally for you?

November 3rd, 2006, 04:33 PM	#8 (permalink)
Vizigoth Official EF Old Fart offline Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In a Cave in the Rain Forests of Washington Posts: 142 Thanks given: 0 3 thanks in 3 posts Rep Power: 8	Don't Wait! Don't wait on that filter. I have dropped lenses on their filters twice and the shattered filter saved the lens. Though plastic, a Tiffen UV lens is cheap and certainly better than no protection on that lens. It will also keep the lens element cleaner and reduces the number of times it has to be touched for cleaning. Every time that lens is touched, even for cleaning, it reduces the coating on the optics. When you've got more money to spend get a good ground glass filter, such as those made by B&W. On the battery grip, you would need to buy an extra battery anyway to put into the grip. Changing batteries takes seconds. Just buy a second battery and change it as needed. Always keep the spare in your pocket. BTW, you do know that the 350D and the Rebel XT are the same camera? The names are different for US vs. "foreign" distribution. Will there be a problem getting the 350D serviced locally for you? __________________ ______________________________ What do you mean, "Cook the food"? Last edited by Vizigoth; November 3rd, 2006 at 05:56 PM.