Did you get photo gear for Christmas?

[walterick]

Hey Janie

I think your CS means "Cross Screen." If it's a Quantaray, it's definitely cross screen (I used to sell them) That's a star filter. It should say 4x or 6x on it, which is the number of tines your stars will have when you shoot a pin light source like candles or headlights with it.

Rick

[Janie]

Hey Janie

I think your CS means "Cross Screen." If it's a Quantaray, it's definitely cross screen (I used to sell them) That's a star filter. It should say 4x or 6x on it, which is the number of tines your stars will have when you shoot a pin light source like candles or headlights with it.

Rick

Hmm, it only says HOY 52MM CS Japan - I did realize there is a square grid on the lens.
I'm so mad that the Z300E isn't compatible with the digital rebel! Anyone know of a way to make it work?

[walterick]

"I did realize there is a square grid on the lens."

Yup, that's a star filter. Try putting it on and holding it up to a lightbulb to see the effect it has. It should have a star pattern through the light