Are You Carrying This Common Filter With You? It’s A Rookie Mistake
How many different kinds of lens filters can you name? I know I have lost count – yet, they make it seem like every one of them is absolutely necessary if you want to consider yourself a pro. Depending on the lighting conditions you have so many options to choose from – it can be a struggle for a beginning landscape photographer.
While it is possible to take long exposure landscapes in bright daylight without using a filter at all (check out this article to see how), most photographers still rely on the more traditional method and carry a variety of lens filters with them. However, filters can be expensive so it’s a good idea to learn more about them before you decide which one is best for your photography.
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The following video will show you some of the most common landscape filters – also the ones you’ll do better without. And here’s an extra tip for you: You can use a cheap piece of welding glass instead of a $150, 10-Stop neutral density filter! It does just as good a job for only a few bucks.
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Good Filter tips. Agree!
I’ve been doing some research on filters and this is most likely the best video I’ve run across on the most applicable filters for landscape photography. Thank you.
Points of clarification:
1. ND filters decrease, not increase, shutter speeds (i.e. get slower not faster)
2. I have been involved in photography for over 45 years now. I’ve seen numerous instances of UV filters actually preventing major damage to a coated lens surface. While it is true, they do little else, they do afford protection to a much more expensive piece of your gear to replace relative to the cost of the filter should it get scratched or damaged. Also, There are a few brands of filters that do manufacture their products with very clear optical glass. Some are even multi-coated to reduce aberration and flare. Just don’t cheap out and buy the least expensive filters is the answer. Think of them as a clear lens cap.