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 07/06/2007 10:49:49 PM · #1
I just got some filters for my camera and wanted to see if I made good choices from those of you out there that know more about filters. So here is what I came back with after a trip to Best Buy

Diffusion Filter
Neutral Filter
Circular Polarizer Filter

I also bought a Sigma LED light and a dynex five in one light reflector kit
 07/06/2007 11:09:04 PM · #2
Originally posted by Mr Bubbles:
I just got some filters for my camera and wanted to see if I made good choices from those of you out there that know more about filters. So here is what I came back with after a trip to Best Buy

Diffusion Filter
Neutral Filter
Circular Polarizer Filter

I also bought a Sigma LED light and a dynex five in one light reflector kit

I have all three, I never use diffusion filter, I'd rather add blur in Post processing then I have the option of not doing it and having the original. I use the circular polarizer alot and when I used my kit lens, which my Neutral Density filter fit it was great to get really rich colors. Good choices I think, I just never really used the diffusion one.
 07/06/2007 11:11:06 PM · #3
what about a graduated neutral density filter? for example blown sky, and darker buildings, would it be useful or just using a normal neutral density should be good?
 07/06/2007 11:19:43 PM · #4
Originally posted by zaflabout:
what about a graduated neutral density filter? for example blown sky, and darker buildings, would it be useful or just using a normal neutral density should be good?

For me I use graduated Neutral Density filters more now. They help alot for really bright skies and shooting towards the sun and keep the image balanced. I found that a regular ND filter enriched the colors, but kept a more even amount of light on the sky. it also allows for longer exposures for blurred water.
 07/06/2007 11:23:16 PM · #5
I would say buildings can be tough to do because the filters are not cut out the same shape as a skyline and would make the building dark at the top and gradually lighter as it goes down.
 07/06/2007 11:28:13 PM · #6
thanks:)
 07/07/2007 01:42:09 AM · #7
Then there is the other question. Are they Quantaray Filters?
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