Filter Question
Sep 15, 2019 15:15:11 #
Among my filter collection some are labeled UV and others SKY. Are these really different or just different names for the same thing. If the latter is one better than the other.
Sep 15, 2019 15:21:38 #
Probably depends on brand. Skylight filters typically had a slight warming effect, reducing bluish cast, according to Nikon Manual. UV has no effect on visible light, just UV.
Sep 15, 2019 15:22:16 #
I think they are the same thing, but could be subtle differences. I think the term sky is older version , replaced by UV. But it's possible that the sky filter removes more blue.
Sep 15, 2019 15:25:41 #
alx
Loc: NJ
UV was always UV specific and did not show a tint. Sky was designed to remove the blue cast of an overhead blue sky and was recognizable by a pinkish tint.
They are not the same filter.
They are not the same filter.
Sep 15, 2019 15:26:49 #
Bill P wrote:
I think they are the same thing, but could be subtle differences. I think the term sky is older version , replaced by UV. But it's possible that the sky filter removes more blue.
Actually, Skylight filters have no effect on UV, not a question of age but purpose.
Sep 15, 2019 15:31:01 #
quixdraw wrote:
Probably depends on brand. Skylight filters typically had a slight warming effect, reducing bluish cast, according to Nikon Manual. UV has no effect on visible light, just UV.
Yep! Nail on the head. I prefer a clear filter.
Sep 15, 2019 15:32:52 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Yep! Nail on the head. I prefer a clear filter.
Sep 15, 2019 15:41:31 #
Sep 15, 2019 16:51:03 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Yep! Nail on the head. I prefer a clear filter.
Me too Jerry and I have few of the Hoya clear glass.
Sep 15, 2019 17:58:37 #
quixdraw wrote:
Actually, Skylight filters have no effect on UV, not a question of age but purpose.
Actually, I can remember a time when there were no UV filters, we just used sky, but a bit of a dip into visible would help earlier Ektachrome.
Sep 15, 2019 18:46:22 #
Bill P wrote:
Actually, I can remember a time when there were no UV filters, we just used sky, but a bit of a dip into visible would help earlier Ektachrome.
Leica introduced them in the early '30's. There is one on my Dad's M 3 from the early '50's. Glad to find someone older than me!
Sep 15, 2019 19:18:09 #
quixdraw wrote:
Leica introduced them in the early '30's. There is one on my Dad's M 3 from the early '50's. Glad to find someone older than me!
Don't know about that. My memories are from the mid-fifties, my father had a Retina and a set of Tiffen filters. That's when Tiffen ws something.
Sep 15, 2019 23:20:52 #
quixdraw wrote:
With all that can be done in post,
it is probably a moot point.
With all that can be done in post,
it is probably a moot point.
Tru Dat. And when using AWB it
makes no difference SOOC.
Sep 16, 2019 07:03:55 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
John_F wrote:
Among my filter collection some are labeled UV and others SKY. Are these really different or just different names for the same thing. If the latter is one better than the other.
In the OLD film days, it really did not mater THAT much, depending on the film type and atmospheric conditions the effect mattered.
But with today's RAW image and post, it really does not mater at all.
Sep 16, 2019 09:38:00 #
I use a polar during midday ... ND filters for certain times.
No filter outside of that .... ever.
No filter outside of that .... ever.
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