Kenko SMART II series is designed according to highest Kenko quality control standards and experience in producing photographic filters. The SMART II series is a perfect choice to start photography.
Protect your precious lens from dust, scratches, and damage
The SMART II UV is a perfect option for those who prefer using lens safely and protect from unexpected physical damages. The SMART II UV is made of fine and clear glass that will not affect the overall quality of your image. suggested for all camera lens users and particularly outdoor active photographers who work in extreme conditions.
Protect your image from UV light
The SMART II UV filter blocks UV light – the reason of unclear and hazy photo in shiny day. The SMART II UV filter is universal filter, because it also serves as a permanent lens protector.
Digital multi-coating
Since the sensor of digital SLR or mirror less cameras becomes more sensitive to light coming through lens, Anti-Reflection Multi Coating is a must for photographic filters. Kenko Anti-Reflection Multi Coating technology that is already a general standard for each Kenko filter will give you maximum light transmission and protection from flares and ghosting caused by parasite reflections.
Water & oil repellent coating
The SMART II UV filter adopts Water & Oil Repellent Coating technology that makes moisture and water drops to bead up and slip down leaving filter clean. Thus, you will not need to clean filter for a long time and maintenance will become incredibly easier and safer. Due to smooth filter surface dust and smudges can be wiped more easier because they do not stick on to the glass so strongly. Time you spend for after-care routine will be considerably shortened and cleaning process will be easy. This feature is highly valued by photographers who are shooting outdoors in various weather conditions.
General care and handling of the photographic filter
- Use filter carefully and always keep it clean. When cleaning use cleaning tissue or cleaning cloth. But before that remove as much dust and dirt as possible from the lens with a blower or brush.
- Avoid unnecessary cleaning of your filter.
- Filter is made of glass. When it is broken glass fragments may injure.
- Do not disassemble filter by yourself.
- When the filter is not attached to the lens, store it away from sharp objects. They may damage the filter glass.
- Keep filter away from children.
- Keep filters in plastic hard-sided case or filter pouch.
- Keep filters dry and away from direct sun light.
- Avoid storage in high humidity environment. Moisture drops due to the high humidity or dew on the filter can burn the coating and create traces on the glass surface that can be hardly wiped off.
