Who shoots with those colored filters?
Dec 9, 2017 03:53:07 #
If you do ... which ones do you use the most: a) red b) blue c) green d) orange e) yellow f) some other not named ...
Dec 9, 2017 05:40:25 #
Haven't used any of them in years. They're main use was in B&W work to eliminate specific colors.
Dec 9, 2017 05:41:13 #
photocat
Loc: Atlanta, Ga
These filters are basically used with film to separate values within grayscaled images
With the digital world they may be used but for most using digital cameras theses effects would be applied in post processing
With the digital world they may be used but for most using digital cameras theses effects would be applied in post processing
Dec 9, 2017 05:44:38 #
Chris T wrote:
If you do ... which ones do you use the most: a) red b) blue c) green d) orange e) yellow f) some other not named ...
These are contrast filters for black and white (film) work. Not applicable unless you shoot B&W.
Dec 9, 2017 06:10:39 #
For special effect, triple exposure w/R-G-B. Stationary objects record natural colors, moving objects look amazing.
Dec 9, 2017 07:06:14 #
RWR
Loc: La Mesa, CA
Gene51 wrote:
These are contrast filters for black and white (film) work. Not applicable unless you shoot B&W.
Color Compensating, Color Conversion and Light-Balancing filters are also colored.
Dec 9, 2017 07:27:13 #
For black and white film: yellow or yellow green first, orange second, green third, red fourth. I have not used blue. The yellow green filter is not easily found in all sizes.
Dec 9, 2017 07:28:01 #
Chris T wrote:
If you do ... which ones do you use the most: a) red b) blue c) green d) orange e) yellow f) some other not named ...
I tried them all about 40 years ago on black and white film it was fun seeing the different contrasts. Most DSLRs do that in camera now don't they?
Dec 9, 2017 07:44:54 #
Yes. But I find the monochrome setting with a filter applied using my Nikons is not as pronounced as using a filter. However, I only use a monochrome Jpg setting in combination with RAW to get an idea in camera of how a conversion will look if I am looking to print. My serious B&W conversions are done from RAW.
You use color filters with the Leica Monochrom camera. I have used one, but do not own one. In some ways, I liked the files. I did not like the ergonomics of that camera very much.
For digital B&W, I use a D750, sometimes with old manual lenses.
You use color filters with the Leica Monochrom camera. I have used one, but do not own one. In some ways, I liked the files. I did not like the ergonomics of that camera very much.
For digital B&W, I use a D750, sometimes with old manual lenses.
Dec 9, 2017 08:01:45 #
whwiden wrote:
Yes. But I find the monochrome setting with a filt... (show quote)
I have an inexpensive set of all the colored filters. It might be fun to set my camera to B&W and try the filters and see how the shots come out. :-)
Dec 9, 2017 08:07:18 #
photocat
Loc: Atlanta, Ga
If so remember that filters lighten their own color and darken the color opposite on the color wheel
I.e. Red will darken a blue sky
I.e. Red will darken a blue sky
Dec 9, 2017 08:23:03 #
waegwan wrote:
I have an inexpensive set of all the colored filters. It might be fun to set my camera to B&W and try the filters and see how the shots come out. :-)
Yes it is very fun. You get a real idea if you take photos of a colored archery target which has blue, red, orange, yellow. Add something green in the frame. Also, shoot flowers. You can also do portraits. Use a green filter with red lipstick, etc. It really helps you if you want to learn about shooting film.
I also have a device that I can look through that makes a scene look more monochrome which I use sometimes.
Dec 9, 2017 08:28:20 #
photocat wrote:
If so remember that filters lighten their own color and darken the color opposite on the color wheel
I.e. Red will darken a blue sky
I.e. Red will darken a blue sky
Yes. Also note that a yellow and orange will improve a blue sky with less impact than red.
Dec 9, 2017 10:21:39 #
Dec 9, 2017 11:39:24 #
waegwan wrote:
I tried them all about 40 years ago on black and white film it was fun seeing the different contrasts. Most DSLRs do that in camera now don't they?
I thought they did, Waegwan ... but when I went looking for them, I came up empty!!! ... Although, my Pentax K-50 has a menu entirely dedicated to filters ... but when you get into them - they're not base colors ... wait a mo' ... I'll give 'em ALL to ya ...
Under Digital Filters, these are the Options: No Filter, Extract Color, Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Shading, Invert Color, Color ...
When you get into "Color" you find - Red, Magenta, Blue, Cyan, Green, Yellow ....
Thassit! ... That's ALL she wrote!
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