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What filters are a must have?


12 years 11 months ago #57755 by Moose 5
What filters are a must have?
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12 years 11 months ago #57756 by 3p34nn
A polarizing filter is the single most important filter in anyone's gadget bag.
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12 years 11 months ago #57757 by Moose 5
i heard alot about that polarizing what does it do
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12 years 11 months ago #57758 by 3p34nn
brings out more vivid and natural colors outdoors
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12 years 11 months ago #57759 by Ety56
Also helps with reflecting surfaces.
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12 years 11 months ago #57769 by Baydream

Moose 5 wrote: i heard alot about that polarizing what does it do

The other folks here are correct. I posted a thread that shows a sample of it's use. After the polarizer, a Neutral Density (ND) or Graduated ND are my second choice (to slow the shutter and to balance the light. My other is a star filter to create those "star bursts" at points of light.
Make sure it is a circular polarizing filter - that allows for adjusting the effect.
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12 years 11 months ago #58313 by Yasko
agree, the must have for a digital camera is a polarizer for daylight shots. If you're shooting film, a UV is a good idea too.
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12 years 11 months ago #61475 by Henry Peach
I carried a fat filter wallet when I shot film. Since going digital a circ pol is about the only one I commonly use anymore. I have NDs and grad NDs that occasionally get brought out when I know I'm going to need them for a job, but I rarely carry them when I'm just out and about.
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12 years 11 months ago - 12 years 11 months ago #62841 by MLKstudios
Henry is correct. One other thing to add is a filter can add flare to an image, especially with the shiny flat chips used in digital SLR's. So only use a filter when it is needed. A lens hood is the best "protector" for your lens and will often improve color and saturation.

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12 years 11 months ago #63181 by DestinDave
Yep - John, Henry, and Matthew are all on the same page and :agree:
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12 years 11 months ago #65823 by Stanly
IMHO ND filters and polarized filters are a must have.
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12 years 11 months ago #75437 by TheNissanMan
Personal opinion on this is none of the above.

If your buying a filter as you've been told it's a must have your buying it for the wrong reason! A lot of toggers seem to suffer from kit envy and will buy sometrhing as it is a must have. I'ld recommend playing with the camera posting some images for crit and seeing what filetrs are suited to the type of photography you enjoy.

Kepp the pennies until you need to spend them to improve the shots that you are taking and enjoy taking. I bought a set of ND filters and grads as they would help with landscape photography, in reality I rarely if ever shoot landscapes/long exposures and as such have a bunch of money sitting in my camera bag that could have been used else where.
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12 years 11 months ago - 12 years 11 months ago #75655 by MLKstudios
Good point The Nissan Man makes. When it comes to ANY photographic "gear" you'll know when you need it and won't have to ask for other's opinions. The gear you use are your trade tools. And like any trade, the tools you use most are based on how you approach your work. Some shooters need a tripod (and use it on every shoot), others will never use one.

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