Digital Camcorder and UV Filter

Hi All,

This question is about a camcorder, not a camera, but I was not sure where
else to post.

I just purchased an Optura 20, and the salesman I was talking to was trying
to sell me a UV filter as well. I told him I was not interested, even
though he seemed to think it was extremely important. I figured I could
always buy one later, if it was necessary. So, my question is, is it
something that is necessary? He seemed to think that if I did not buy a UV
filter, I would damage my lens - can someone explain this to me? Or is he
just trying to sell me something?

Sincerely,
-Josh

"Joshua Beall" <jbeall RemoveThis @donotspam.remove.me.heraldic.us> wrote in message
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 > Hi All,
 >
 > This question is about a camcorder, not a camera, but I was not sure where
 > else to post.
 >
 > I just purchased an Optura 20, and the salesman I was talking to was
trying
 > to sell me a UV filter as well. I told him I was not interested, even
 > though he seemed to think it was extremely important. I figured I could
 > always buy one later, if it was necessary. So, my question is, is it
 > something that is necessary? He seemed to think that if I did not buy a
UV
 > filter, I would damage my lens - can someone explain this to me? Or is he
 > just trying to sell me something?
 >
 > Sincerely,
 > -Josh
 >
 >

I've no real experience with camcorders, but, you most certainly won't
damage your lens. With any camera a UV filter can sometimes be handy in
bright high altitudes and even low altitudes, but, not necessary.

Rob<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ -->