NXT HMC UV HMC Multi Coating - Slim Frame 3-layer HMC multi-coated UV filter using optical glass that is precisely ground and polished for perfect flatness Heat resistant, high-transparency optical glass Precision milled low-profile aluminum frame. Absorbs the ultraviolet rays which often makes outdoor photographs hazy and indistinct. This multi-purpose, all-around filter can serves as a permanent lens protector. While designed specifically for digital cameras.