On 17 Jan 2002 17:09:39 GMT, xtx99@aol.com (Xtx99) wrote:

>I have a Sony DCR-PC9 Camcorder (with 30 mm lens diameter) and would like to
>get a lens filter for it. My primary purpose is to protect the lens from dirt,
>dust, moisture and fingerprints. If it provides UV protections, that's a plus.
> I've seen prices from around $8.00 at Best Buy stores, to $80.00 for the
>"Sony" filter (VF-30PK/S) at online merchants, to $300.00 for a recommended set
>of 3 filters at some online merchants. Am I wasting money spending any more
>than the $8.00???? Any thoughts are appreciated. Thanks.

Well, pretty much....;-)
A ***good*** filter (not a Tiffen, Sony [relabeled Tiffen],
or a "no-name") is the cheap Hoya (under $15). I would get
a 30->37mm step-up filter ring, though, and buy 37mm filters
rather than trying to find rare 30mm filters - and then add
a suitable shade. Other lens accessories of moderate
interest: a circular polarizer, a close-up lens, and a
GOOD wide-angle-converter (the Sony 37mm .7X high-grade
one may be a good choice - avoid most cheap ones...).