Use of UV filter inside housing

When placing a camera inside a housing, would it matter if the typically used UV filter for lens protection is still mounted on the lens...? Or would it be better to remove the UV filter to avoid reflex problems inside a glass port/dome..?

Would appreciate a view on this..?

Cheers

Torbjorn

The only reason I can think of for using a U/V filter on an underwater set-up is to protect the lens from impact or crud. The down side is possible flare (light reflection) on that filter. I do not use U/V filters on lenses in an underwater housing. That's my much devalued two cents worth.

Pax V

Thanks Pax V

Torbjorn

Myself I would take it off - there are enough 'extra' boundaries between the subject and the ccd underwater without adding another.

Also for instance on my Ike port for the 60mm macro there is not sufficient room (clearance) to leave on the uv filter that I use topside for protection of the front element.

Paul C