Opteka HD2 Filter Kit for Olympus SP-570 SP-565 SP-560 SP-550 UZ Digital Camera

by Opteka

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B000T2ZZI6
• Item model number: HD2-Filters-SP550
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 3, 2007

Product Description

OPTEKA High Definition Filter Kit Advances in high-index / low-dispersion optical glasses, new barrel materials, and exotic anti-reflection coatings, along with the latest in computer-aided-design / computer-aided-manufacturing are combined to produce lenses of unprecedented quality, rather than raising the cost of Opteka filters.
However, these advanced materials and techniques allow more efficient and economical production. The results are filters of remarkable quality and durability at remarkably affordable prices.

Kit includes:

UV Filter - A must for any camera. Penetrates haze, adds warmth, and protects your valuable lens from scratches, dirt, fingerprints, etc. Leave it on your lens at all times

Polarizing Filter - For shooting in bright sun, at beaches, snow, ect., Controls bright light entering lenses for a better balanced color image, Darkens blue skies and reduces reflections from non-metallic surfaces.

Fluorescent Filter - Reduces the greenish cast common to fluorescent lighting and produces pleasing, natural results, particularly in flesh tones.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Maybe, but no, October 23, 2007

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eshopper666 (USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Opteka HD2 Filter Kit for Olympus SP-570 SP-565 SP-560 SP-550 UZ Digital Camera (Electronics)

It was a nice combination of filters and I probably would have kept them, but for the fact that, with the included adapter tube, they could only be used in the telephoto range. At the wider angles, the tube interfered with the picture (i.e., it appeared in the photo).

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely, without a doubt the worst filters I have ever seen, owned or used, December 10, 2008

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Technology Guru "Educating the unwashed masse... (Beaverton, Oregon) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Opteka HD2 Filter Kit for Olympus SP-570 SP-565 SP-560 SP-550 UZ Digital Camera (Electronics)

I purchased my Opteka filters from 47th Street Photo for my Olympus camera. At the time of my purchase, they were described as having "black Armalite barrels", "blackened edge rings" and being "digital multi-coated". The ad included a picture of filters with black edge rings and what looked to be quality, non-reflective coatings. Based on the text and the picture of the filters, I expected a quality filter. Instead, they sent me cheap junk.

#1. THESE FILTERS LOOK UNCOATED and reflect light like a piece of low quality plate glass, reducing the light transmission into your camera and causing my camera lens to appear as a reflection on the inside of the filter.
#2. Silver edge rings reflect light, causing LENS FLARE and reduced contrast.
#3. Glass edges are not blackened; combined with the highly reflective silver edge rings it causes even more LENS FLARE and reduced contrast from all that reflected light entering your lens at oblique angles.
#4. 47th Street Photo says these are "designed and made in Japan" when in fact these filters are clearly marked "Made in China."

47th street photo is totally unresponsive. They replied once, saying "items are described as close as humanly possible" which is quite untrue.

DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THESE FILTERS. They are of horrific quality, appearing slightly cloudy, and cause a noticeable reduction in image contrast, detail and sharpness.

These filters fail the buck test...If I saw these filters in a photo shop for a buck, I would pass them by. They are that bad.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Never heard from again!, May 16, 2008

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Donald C. Mueller - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Opteka HD2 Filter Kit for Olympus SP-570 SP-565 SP-560 SP-550 UZ Digital Camera (Electronics)

What started out to be another good transaction has gone sour! After receiving the product, I attempted to use it on my camera. It did not work. No problem, I'll just return it - maybe get something else. Tried to contact the supplier, to get a return authorization and a refund, but they have ignored the issue, and have made no effort to make things right. Isn't it funny how a few bucks can turn you away from a company forever!