Once, while shooting some pictures in an empty creek, (Oh yea I am such the outdoorsman!) I was climbing out on some rocks. My foot slipped and I heard that dreaded “clunck” sound.

My camera had bumped against a rock. I was afraid to look, but I when I did I was happy to see a small scratch on my UV filter and not on my lens. Yes, my $10 filter saved my lens.

SLR and DSLR cameras are an investment. You are going to spend a pretty penny and a single lens can cost you hundreds of dollars. After purchasing my Nikon D-40 camera the next purchase was a UV filter. A little $10 filter that can potentially save your len from scratches or even cracks. Filters are a little round glass that just screws onto the end of your lens. A simple UV fliter will not effect your photos but will help protect your camera. They can be found at any camera store, and even electronic stores like Best Buy.