[re_guderian]

First off, I'm not a photo guru, but enjoy playing around. On my old 35mm point-and-shoot, I always had a UV/Haze filter on. I'm getting a Canon digital camera (S2 IS). Is there any benefit to the using these (and/or a polarizing filter) on digitals? Do they have the same effect? If so, how many of you typically use them?

[Trunk Monkey]

I've had a 35mm SLR for years and just went up to a digital SLR. I've always used a polarizing filter, it's nice to cut glare if you've got it, but my primary reason has always been to protect the glass. Lot cheaper to replace a filter if it gets scratched than the main lens glass.

[swank60]

I use both with my canon rebel (digital). The UV filter doesn't make that big of a difference - which it really doesn't with 35mm either - it's more for protecting the lens.

I have a circular polarizing filter that I use for harsh light conditions, it's great for shooting on the water. The one I have, however, tends to be a little too dark so I don't use it much at all.

The filters will act basically the same way going from dSLR to SLR, really. That said, I've noticed that my dSLR has it's own "personality" and you have to "get to know it" - for instance, under certain conditions it will shoot too hot so I have to know when to underexpose the shots; usually only a 1/4 or 1/2 stop. There are other lighting conditions when it shoots certain areas too dark and I have to compensate by bracketing my shots or compensating in photoshop while processing the images. It's that way with any camera though.