In article <01bc91d7$99194ea0$0de440ce@alvbynsy>, afc@cl-sys.com says...
>control@tiac.net wrote in article <33cc2fc4.19411711@news.tiac.net>...

>> What exactly is the skylight filter used for? other than a protecter
>> what is it intended to do for photos.
>> Thanx
>> Chris
>> control@tiac.net

>Basically it's used to protect your lens, as you said. The Skylight is
>very slightly pinkish and has a very slight warming effect-very, very
>slight. If you prefer clear, then the "UV" filter will protect your lens
>with no pinkishness.

In the two years or so that I have been on these NG's, it has been a
pleasure to come across a few people who write well, directly, and knowledgeably in their posts. You (Fred Whitlock) are one of these...
(It is also fun to encounter the quirky ones, too...;-)
Hope This Helps
(David Ruether - http://www.fcinet.com/ruether )