Haze Filter - DPChallenge Forums

12/22/2005 11:04:57 AM · #1

What exactly will a haze filter do? I need to get one pretty much to protect the lens. Does it affect the exposure any? Thanks.

12/22/2005 11:25:39 AM · #2

Anyone?

fotomann_forever

12/22/2005 11:29:07 AM · #3

a UV or "Haze" filter does exactly what the name implies. It filters UV light. This UV light gives a bluish fuzzy cast in color photos.

Many use the UV filters as lens protection filter (as do I). It has no effect on exposure.

Message edited by author 2005-12-22 11:29:41.

goc

Apple iPhone 4

12/22/2005 11:31:28 AM · #4

exactly !

Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO Macro Super for Canon

12/22/2005 11:40:13 AM · #5

Other than serving as a protective layer, what practical use does it serve? Does it improve bright shots with a lot of sun (bluer skies? even though I know a polarizing filter is used for that purpose) What would I need to be aware of when shooting with it on (custom white balance to compensate for bluish cast, etc.)? Thanks!

nemesise1977

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

12/22/2005 11:48:55 AM · #6

Originally posted by fotomann_forever:

It removes haze caused by UV light, usually not noticable in close up shots but take a picture say of a noutian about 5mi away and you will see a bluish haze on the image, use the UV filter and the haze will be reduced

12/22/2005 11:53:18 AM · #7

That helps clear things up for me, thanks for the advice!

fotomann_forever

12/22/2005 11:55:08 AM · #8

Haze filters provide correction for Ultraviolet(UV) light which can register as a bluish cast and can obscure distant details. That's it. The effect is minimal at best.

If you're zooming in on a babe down the beach, the UV filter will help to make her a little less fuzzy or help the detail of landscapes of far away objects. That's about all it does.

Other than that the only other purpose for a UV filter is lens protection.

As far as WB and exposure go, there is absolutely no difference with or without the UV filter.

12/22/2005 11:56:42 AM · #9

Thanks Leroy!