HOYA, the world renowned optical glass manufacturer, presents an innovative high definition line of filters..

Absorbs the ultraviolet rays which often makes outdoor photographs hazy and indistinct. A multi-purpose, fine-weather filter for color as well as black and white films. Also serves as a permanent lens protector.

With UV Filter		Without Filter

HARDENED GLASS
Hardened optical glass that has 4 times the breaking strength in ANSI standardized testing (ANSI Z80.3 : 2001) where a steel balls of varying size and weight were dropped from a height of 50 inches onto the glass.

TEST MOVIE ( QuickTime Movie File )

TEST 1	NON HD GLASS (2.5MB)	HOYA HD GLASS (2.9MB)
TEST 2	NON HD GLASS (8.2MB)	HOYA HD GLASS (3.5MB)

The polarizing film is the same as that used in the latest high
definition LCD TV screens. It has 25% higher light transmission than standard polarizing film used in current photographic filters.

WATERPROOF / SCRATCH & STAIN RESISTANT MULTI-COATING
Specialized coatings that are not just water-proof to repel water spots but also hardened to be scratch and stain resistant. Of course these coatings are from HOYA so they are greatly reduce reflections off the surface of the glass allowing you to capture more light in your photos.

BLACK ALMITE FRAME
Filters feature a black matte aluminum satin finish almite frame which reduces reflections.

LOW PROFILE FRAME
Ultra thin filter frames to help avoid vignetting on super wide angle lenses are also designed to hold a lens cap.

KNURLING EDGE FRAME
These filters are equipped with a straight knurling edge for non-slip, easy attachment and removal.