I'll chime in on the side of using a filter unless conditions are determined
to be safe. Here in North Central Texas, as in any location with trees like
our native oaks, the doggone trees tend to drizzle a fine mist of sap
profusely at certain times of year. The stuff hardens quickly, but not
before it's remained sticky just long enough to accumulate a nice layer of
potentially abrasive dust. Something for the aspiring birder or other
wildlife photographer to consider.
And still having my photojournalist's mindset I tend to use protective
filters anytime I'm doing casual photographing of people indoors or in
crowds.
Easier to remove a filter than a scratch. I remove 'em for critical work
when conditions are safe.
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Lex
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"Ohhh, worry! Me scared!" - Furby, shaken upside down
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