What are camera filters used for? Ask this question and more in this Q&A. You can also check out For Sharp Results, Try a Filter!, an article written by Jim Miotke. Or take a look at Tony Sweet's The Four Essential Filters for Film and Digital Cameras online photography course.
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85c Tiffen Filter Question
Will a Tiffen 85c filter do anything foe black and white photography? If so, is the filter factor the same? Thanks!... |
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Polarizers Used as ND filters?
Hi all,I love the effects of my polarizers and would like to know if anyone has ever used them instead of an ND filter if you need to cut light?Would they be as effective? If not, would stacking an... |
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To Polarize or Not To Polarize
Recently, I took a cruise to Aruba. I shot almost all my pictures with a polarizer. Even though the skies were darkened, almost to purple, I was somewhat disappointed in the way the water appeare... |
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Which Filters Are Most Useful?
I have a Nikon D70 and wonder as a picture hobbyist which 3 filters would be best and most useful to buy, besides a polarizer. Thanks.... |
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Is Multi-Resistant Coating Necessary?
I am shopping around for a few filters. B+W is on top of my list. But I would like some advice to see if it is necessary to pay the extra money to have the "Multi-Resistant Coating" ones instead of... |
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Lens Filter - for Bright Colors
What kind of filter would you use to keep colors bright and not washed out on very sunny days???... |
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Camera Filters: Polarizer, Protection, Etc.
I use a daylight filter on my Nikon most of the time. When I need to change over to a polarizing filter should I remove the daylight filter or simply screw the polarizing filter over the top of it?... |
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What Type of Filter Do I Need?
I have a Canon 300D digital camera. I was instructed in one of my Betterphoto.com courses that I needed a graduated natural density (GND) filter, so I could avoid the sky looking light or blown out... |
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Polarizing Filter: Linear Vs. Circular
I've just bought a linear polarizer and was only now told that I can only use a circular polarizer on my camera, as the linear one will affect the metering system and the autofocus. I have a Pe... |
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UV Filter
I just got a new lens - the Canon EF24-70mm F2.8L USM - and I need to get a UV Filter for it. I primarily want it just to protect the lens. I was reading some reviews that said the type of glass ... |
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Best Filters for Outdoor Photography
I have recently purchased a digital SLR and would like to get some filters to improve my outdoor and nature photographs. I currently have a polarizer and UV filters, but I'm wondering what oth... |
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Filters for Indoor Studio Work
I am interested in knowing more about filters. I shoot mostly macro photography, indoors with halogen lamps. I use a polarizing filter to shoot outdoors with landscapes etc.I would like to know if... |
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Circular Polarizer: Wide-Angle Slim Mount
I have a Canon Zoom Wide Angle-Telephoto EF 28135 mm f/3.5-5.6 Image Stabilizer USM Auto focus Lens, and am contemplating a B+W circular polarized multi-coated glass filter.I have recently learned ... |
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Effect of Polarizing Filter
I just got a circular polarizer filter for my SLR camera lens and took a roll of pictures with it ... I thought there was supposed to be a noticeable difference in the sky but noticed very little I... |
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Fall Foliage Filter
Hi, I want to buy my father-in-law some filters for his Canon AE-1 that will enhance his photos of Autumn Foliage. Aside from the polarizer can you make a recommendation?Thanks so much.... |
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Graduated ND Filters: Use, Purchase, Etc.
I need help buying a graduated neutral-density filter. What type is best: round or rectangular with a holder.Also, please advise what I need to use a rectangular filter. Which type is best, and how... |
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Circular Polarizer - What's Going On?
I tried using the CPL and didn't quite get the results as expected. On the other hand, I found that most of my pictures taken with this filter are not sharp. What could be the problem?Sachin, C... |
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Use of a Circular Polarized Filter.
I have a silly question. I know a circular polarized filter is used for outdoor photographs to remove glare from reflections. Can one use it for indoor photographs? Is there any harm that one can k... |
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Infrared Filters and Digital Rebel
Has anyone tried using an infrared filter with their Canon Digital Rebel? If you have, can you send me a link to your picture(s) so I can see the results? It was suggested to me to use a Hoya R72... |
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What Filter to Buy?
I am planning to buy filters and thought I would go for a 58mm Hoya circular polarizer and a UV lens. I found various types of polarizer filters - like, multi-coated, ultra this, etc. - and I don&... |
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