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Question: Is this filter relatively scratch resistant?  Do you notice a degradation in image quality for the P7700?  I also dislike the lens cover.
Document: This high quality, multi-coated neutral filter makes a great lens protector for Nikon P7700, and you can put away the annoying lens cap that is included with the camera.
I use this filter to protect my lens on my Nikon Coolpix P7700. I haven't noticed any distortion and I'd recommend getting one for anybody who has this camera.
I'm a Nikon pro shooter and I have these filters on ALL of my pro lenses. They aren't cheap given, but they protect the front element and they produce uncompromising quality. I've never noticed any issues in my images when using these NCs versus other brands.I got this 40.5mm version for my Nikon P7700 and it's great. Tiffen is also good along with Hoya and some others, but I've found a good product in the NCs and I see no reason to try something else.
I bought this UV filter for my Nikon Coolpix 7800. The 40.5 mm screw-on filter fits the camera fine. I bought the filter solely to protect the lens (most digital sensors don't respond to UV so a filter isn't really necessary). This way, I don't have to keep taking the lens cap on and off.
As with all of my other Nikon equipment, I only ever protected them with genuine Nikon NC filters. After all, what is the point of having that great Nikkor glass if you are going to obscure it with some no-name or cheap filter.Keep your images sharp and clear and don't obstruct the light gathering ability of your Nikkor glass by using Nikon NC filters.This 40.5 mm filter fits perfectly on my Nikon P7800 camera.
It is easier, and smarter to replace a scratched or messed up filter than a dammaged lens. It only adds about 3mm to the front of the lens - not a problem at all.
Purchased it to protect lenses from dust in the desert. Helped some, but also made some picture worse. Probably not necessaryon the Nikon AW100.
I could never attach to the camera, so I could not use, not if I'm wrong in buying, I recommend 100% sure that your camera allows coupling, because if the size but not the coupling
clear protection for your camera and must buy accessory for any camera that support this lens hood. just get it.
Arrived as promised, does the job, great looking. Protects the original Nikon lens, appears to provide slightly improved contrast.Recommend it.
Answer: it does have a hard coating but can still be scratched. The real reason to use this filter is to protect the primary front lens element. It does not degrade the image. i use it on a Nikon1-V2 with Nikkor1 10-30mm.