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Under what conditions should lens filters not be used?

Thanks in advance for the feedback everyone!


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October 06, 2003

 

Tony Sweet
  Filters should not be used unless you know why you're using one. For example, for a warm look, always add and 81a or b filter on overcast days or in shade. Creative filter use takes some experience and knowledge of how they affect film (if you're using film). Some filters can react fine with film, but not in digital.

But, bottom line, using a filter or not is dependent on what you want to achieve. In general, I wouldn't use filters at all, until a reason can be verbalized. For example: I want to add a 10 magenta because.....

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