What Filters are in Your Bag
Sep 19, 2017 18:58:26 #
The only one, other than the protective filters on all lenses, it a circular polarizer.
Sep 19, 2017 18:58:44 #
The only one, other than the protective filters on all lenses, is a circular polarizer.
Sep 19, 2017 22:17:53 #
Nature_Shooter wrote:
With all of the advances in processing programs like PS and LR, what filters do you still carry with you and use and what filters have you stopped using?
I am scaling back to just polarizing and full neutral density. Any other thoughts?
I am scaling back to just polarizing and full neutral density. Any other thoughts?
I have a 10 stop ND, Polarizer, 4 magnification filters, and a spare UV.
Sep 19, 2017 23:57:38 #
I have CPs and an ND n my bag, but all have a set of a couple dozen Coken effects filters of all sorts that I collected when I was in the military stationed over seas.
Sep 20, 2017 01:31:15 #
I use a #4 un bleached. Its just about right for a 12 oz cup. I like a dark roast with an espresso grind.
Sep 20, 2017 04:23:57 #
wdross
Loc: Castle Rock, Colorado
burkphoto wrote:
Circular Polarizer
Neutral Density 3, 5, and 7 f/stops (8X, 32X, 128X) (for outdoor videography, primarily)
UV (for high altitude work > 5000 feet)
Clear Glass (lens protection in harsh environments such as beach, welding, cooking, industrial processes)
I also have adapter rings to mount my 58mm filters on the 46mm filter ring of my macro lens. No point in owning two sets of filters.
Neutral Density 3, 5, and 7 f/stops (8X, 32X, 128X) (for outdoor videography, primarily)
UV (for high altitude work > 5000 feet)
Clear Glass (lens protection in harsh environments such as beach, welding, cooking, industrial processes)
I also have adapter rings to mount my 58mm filters on the 46mm filter ring of my macro lens. No point in owning two sets of filters.
Now that's when a clear glass filter makes sense. Although I don't use one for the beach, I sure would use one for the other three and anything else similar to those three. I know there are other UHHs that say a UV filter is not needed, but I live just south of the mile high city of Denver. Right now I only have a 55mm UV filter that I use on my lenses adapted for my E-M1mrII, but eventually I will purchase a 67mm and a 72mm UV filters. I know you are absolutely right that it is useful if not absolutely needed to improve one's images above 5000'.
Sep 20, 2017 10:08:37 #
wdross wrote:
Now that's when a clear glass filter makes sense. ... (show quote)
In general, I prefer lens shades/hoods to a filter-like device for lens protection. The UV does help at higher altitudes, but mostly for scenes with distant background elements.
Sep 21, 2017 02:40:46 #
wdross
Loc: Castle Rock, Colorado
burkphoto wrote:
In general, I prefer lens shades/hoods to a filter-like device for lens protection. The UV does help at higher altitudes, but mostly for scenes with distant background elements.
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