Need a very cheap filter or two, what and from where?

[Arthur Fowler]

I posted a thread a while ago about getting a birthday present for my friend:
http://www.thedvdforums.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=467746

I've now booked for both of us to go to here: http://www.photographersonsafari.com/pages/santago.htm

When I got the joining instructions, they said that all lenses must have a filter on. I questioned why this was, and their response (reasonably) is that the lenses need to be pushed up against the wire of the cages and so are for protection.

I have a skylight on one of mine, but the other one (52mm diameter) is naked. I don't know about my friends lenses and can't ask him until his birthday next week.

So, can I just use any old skylight or UV filter and if so, where is a cheap source (will probably have to be internet as it is hard to get to shops)?

Thanks all.

[Tastydirt]

If you're not in a huge rush then I found OSD (http://www.onestop-digital.com/) to be quite competitive on filter prices. I personally use Hoya UV filters (also called Kenko).

[Arthur Fowler]

Thanks, I will probably need them in quick time. The photography day is 3rd June.

[Highlander]

The filters usually come in about a week, from OSD.

BTW, that looks a brilliant day. Hope you enjoy it.

[Tastydirt]

If they have stock, they should be able to get it to you by the 3rd of June! You can ask in the sticky thread they have.

[Precrime]

I've used these guys on a couple of occasions, usually get them next day too. Great service

http://www.thedigitalcamerashop.co.uk/search.php?page=4&st=category|Filters&st2=UV%20/%20Protection