For questions pertaining to photographic filters, which are usually glass or plastic accessories that are either screwed onto the lens or otherwise added in the optical path.
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Why would I use a rear gelatin filter over a front filter?
Lenses such as the Canon EF 17-40mm f/4 L USM offer rear gelatin filter holders, but also accept front filters via a 77mm screw on type. If I was using a circular polarizer, I would need to put it on ...
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What is the best option for fitting an ND filter to an 82mm lens?
I recently got a new Canon EF 24-70mm F/2.8L II which requires 82mm filters. I going to shoot some falls and creek with this lens. In order to get the silk-like effect (long-time exposure) I will need ...
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Sunrise and Sunset Time Lapse Setting [closed]
I'd like to do time lapse for sunrise and sunset with the sun inside the frame as well. My gear is: Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX , Canon 7D and a tripod + intervalometer.
What is a good ...
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Circular Polarization and Passive autofocus [duplicate]
Couple of weeks ago, I was assigned a homework in one of my Applied Physics master's course. My professor asked to explain why passive autofocus works only with circular polarizers.
I am not a very ...
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What type of effects can I obtain with UV, FLD, CPL filters if any?
Can someone give me examples and show the difference. I obtained these from amazon. I have played with them for a little while and I am not impressed/bought yet.
UV filter has no affect other than ...
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Are there issues with using Cokin/Lee style filter systems with compact cameras?
I'm interested in trying Cokin filters (or a similar system) on my Lumix LX-5. Has anyone had success with this, and are there pitfalls to be avoided such as vignetting on wide-angle shots?
I've ...
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Does a filter exist to color-correct color negatives when copying them with a DSLR?
This question and other internet sources propose using a DSLR with a macro lens to rapidly copy negatives and slides.
Copying color negatives, however, seems to be a challenge because the color tint ...
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Where to buy cheap UV filters online?
I like to be extra careful with my lenses, in the hope that I can resell them for nearly what I pay. To this end, I use UV filters as an extra layer of protection(in addition to my paranoia :P ). ...
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Why would someone want a 58mm-58mm filter ring?
I don't even know what to call this thing. It's been sitting in a box of camera stuff for a while and I have forgotten where it came from.
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How to batch process dust and scratch removal in pictures with the use of filters?
I have a few hundred scanned slides that are about 30 yrs old and contain quiet a lot of dust/scratches.
I'd like to use a filter to automate removal of most dust/scratches as I cannot realistically ...
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Neutral Density Filter for a 58mm filter diameter
I am planning to get a Neutral Density Filter for one of my lenses (58mm filter lens). But I am new to filters and clueless on the parameters to check for before I could select one.
I recently ...
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How do I find the right size of filters for a lens?
I was looking to get a circular polarizing filter and an UV filter for my Canon 550D, 18-135mm lens. When I checked online I found these filters came in different sizes, like 62mm, 67mm, 72mm, 77mm. ...
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What do the effects of different coloured lens filters have on B&W photos? [duplicate]
Assumptions: 35mm SLR, 50mm "standard" lens, Ilford FP4 or similar film, capturing daylight scenes with normal colours.
What effects do colour filters have on film photos captured on black & ...
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What are the advantages of leaving an ND filter on a lens at all times?
I was chatting to a friend yesterday who had his Nikon D300 with a constant 2.8 aperture zoom lens (I can't remember the focal length, might have been around 17-55).
The curious thing was that he had ...
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Blue / Green Water Filters and Shooting RAW While SCUBA Diving
I've recently gotten into SCUBA diving, and am curious about shooting with available light underwater.
I've heard that when taking underwater photos with available light, an appropriate blue or green ...
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How do graduated ND filters actually work?
My question stems from the fact that the surface of the filter is completely out of focus.
My understanding is that light from any one point of the subject hits the lens all over... some of it ...
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Which filter should I use on a bright day [duplicate]
What are filters for?
If I want to use slow shutter speeds on a bright day, which filters are appropriate.
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ND Filter not Dense enough - How do I get long exposures in very bright situations, where my ND filter isn't enough?
What is the best way to achieve very long exposures in very bright, sunlit conditions?
Right now, I have a Hoya ND-400 X filter (9 stops reduction), and even with my camera set to ISO 50, and F22, my ...
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Are neutral density filters or polarizers better for a desert environment? Or another filter?
Desert environment includes actual desert, some water (yes, I said that), some (dusty) city scenes, some POSSIBLY shiny buildings and pools of water.
The research on this suggests that ND polarizers ...
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Are these ghost light spots and vertical grain indication that my scratched polarizer is ruined?
Earlier, I unfortunately dropped my polarizer. There doesn't seem to be any damage save for a light scratch which I've uncovered only after a very thorough inspection. Nonetheless, I'm worried that ...
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What is the basic gear for astrophotography?
I have a Canon 60D and would like to start doing some astrophotography and/or time-lapses of the Milky Way.
I know I need to buy a special tripod, one with either ecuatorial mount or a computer ...
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What are the uses of Neutral Density (ND) filters?
Apart from silky water effects and pics of crowded places what are other uses of ND filters?
Almost every blog I have read mentions only these two situations. What other uses are their for ND ...
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Where can I buy a filter for UV photography in Europe? (sub 400 nm)
Does anyone know where one can purchase filters for UV photography in Europe?
These are the opposite of standard UV filters - these block visible light and only allow UV to pass through.
All I could ...
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Why are my results with a variable neutral density filter poor?
I bought a inexpensive variable neutral density filter, this ND2-ND400 variety. I wasn't expecting a whole lot because of the very low price point, but I think I'm either using it incorrectly or my ...
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What photo editor for Mac offers image filters with live previews, HDR composition and photo stitching?
I am looking for a photo editor that offers to...
...choose filters by comparing live previews, not via contextual menus
...create panoramas by photo stitching
...create HDR images
I would be nice ...
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How would one use filters with the “bulb”-like shape front element lenses?
I am toying with the idea of picking up either the Samyang/Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC or the 8mm f/3.5 Aspherical Fisheye lens.
These lenses have a built-in petal-shape hood and a "bulb-like" front ...
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How do I use Graduated Neutral Density filters?
I want to improve my photos of landscapes with high contrast (sunset/sunrise). What are good selections for GND filters and what are some techniques for using them correctly?
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Should I choose Hoya HD CP or Nikon CP II polarization filters?
I am looking for a polarization filter for a couple of my lenses. I have heard great things about Nikon CP filters and I am using Nikon NC filters myself on some of my most precious lenses.
However, ...
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Is there any filter opposite to Polarizing filter, to emphasize reflections?
Polarizing filters are mainly used to reduce glare on water or similar surfaces. My question is, are there any filters that do the opposite job? ie that allow the camera to capture more glare or ...
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How do I make a package look “heroic and important” in a advertising shoot?
I've been given the following assignment, and unsure what to do with it.
An advertising agency has hired you to photograph individual "pack shots" of a range of packet soups. The soups come in ...
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What visible-blocking filter to use for XSI IR conversion?
I have converted a XT at home with excellent results. I now wish to convert a XSi and I am having trouble locating a visibe blocking filter except for the Life Pixel filter. Their filter price is out ...
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Is a UV Filter required/recommended for lens protection?
Is it still required/highly recommended that I buy a UV or similar filter to 'protect' the front element of my lens?
I ask because this advice has been around for 30 years and you would think that ...
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Are there any downsides to using a good-quality UV filter?
Are there any real downsides to using a UV filter?
I know that a poor quality UV filter can effect image quality ... but, assuming I use a good quality UV filter, will that actually be an issue? Is ...
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How can I find out if the polarizer filter is linear or circular?
How can I find out if the polarizer is linear or circular? Is there anything else to know about it? All I know about a polarizer is that it's useful when taking pictures of water or windows.
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What is the use of these Hoya +1 and +2 filters?
I found some old filters (labeled +1, +2) which my dad used on his SLR back in the day. I'm not sure what they're good for or if they're useful on my DSLR. Can someone tell me more about them (i.e. ...
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How can I use 58mm filters with the Sony Nex-7?
I have 58mm filters, and I found out that the Sony filter size is 49mm. How can I use the larger filters with my Nex? Would I need a step up ring?
Would it be better to buy 49mm filters instead? ...
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What is the best way to clean lenses and filters?
After removing dust with an air pomp and a brush, what are you using to remove stains from the lens and filters?
So far I'm using the liquid from a Giotto's CL 1002 cleaning kit for the lens, but I'm ...
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Circular polarizer in underwater photography?
Today, I was watching a underwater video and suddenly asked myself if anyone has used a circular polarizer or polarizer in underwater shots or videos?
I searched on the internet but nothing ...
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What is lens filter size of Kodak Z990?
I have a Kodak z990 Max digital camera and the filter size is not noted on the lens front and not mentioned in the documentation. I figure it is probably in the range of 50-52mm. Can you help? Kodak ...
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What ND filter would you recommend?
I'm thinking about getting an neutral density filter to shoot some silky waterfalls and smooths waves on the beach.
What would you recommend in terms of:
1. Brand - quality, durability, price
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Which filter do I need to perform NDVI measurements?
I have Nikon D70s DSLR camera and i would like to modify it for NDVI (Normalized Difference Vegetation Index) measurment. I am looking for the filter that can pass effectively RED and NIR band but ...
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How can I fix a sticky polarizing filter?
I took a gamble and bought a used B+W Circular Polarizer off eBay. The filter looks great but the adjusting ring is a little bit sticky. Is there some way to lubricate this?
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I can't buy a streak filter where I live. How do go about making myself one for my DSLR?
Generally used to achieve the anamorphic 'streak' effect.
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Which filters could I use with Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6?
I am very keen on purchasing the Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM lens, but one of the draw backs of this lens is that I can't put normal / standard filters on it.
Can anyone please advise if I could ...
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How does Rodenstock filters compare to B&W, Heliopan, and Hoya HD?
I am looking for a good filter for my 67mm thread lens. I have good experience with the Hoya 8Layer HD cir-pol filter and I really like that it is not as dark as other filters, but it is very ...
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ND filter or exposure compensation?
I was at the camera shop a few weeks ago looking for a neutral density filter, so I could play around with long exposure shots without overexposing.
The guy at the camera shop told me I didn't need a ...
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Is a UV filter better for lens protection than a protector filter?
I'm usually very good at getting water/finger marks on lens, so I must use something for protection. Is there any downside of using an UV filter instead of a protector filter?
Example: Hoya HD ...
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How to make a landscape photo like Stanislav Perov?
I am a beginner in photography. Could some one explain how to make this photo?
There are some things that I would like to know:
what camera, lens(es) (eg shall I do it on crop camera, wide ...
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Infrared Photography - How to set White Balance?
When I started out photographing in infrared I wasn't setting a specific White Balance (I let the camera set on automatic). Then I started learning more about how people take infrared shots, and that ...
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What filter should I buy if I wanted to do 5 min shutter speed in daylight?
What type of filter would I need to create an image such as the following: http://500px.com/photo/10158205
