Questions tagged [filters]
For questions pertaining to photographic filters, which are usually glass or plastic accessories that are either screwed onto the lens or otherwise added in the optical path. Use "software-filters" for effects filters applied in apps such as Instagram, Photoshop, GIMP, etc.
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72mm filter on a 77mm lens
I bought some filters a few months ago with a 72mm thread. Now I find myself buying a new lens with a 77mm thread. I have never used step up/down rings before.
What the pro and cons of using an ...
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Do i need a Grad filter along with ND for long exposures that involve the sky?
I was at a beach taking a photo of the sunset and trying to get a long exposure but the sky was too bright.
If I put on a ND Filter, that would darken both the sky and foreground meaning I'd have to ...
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Do i need more than one filter holder for different brands?
I am currently looking for ND and Grad ND filters for my camera for long exposures. Im a beginner and new to all of this and im slighty confused. Question is
Lets say i bought a Cokin P series filter ...
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Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM 'Pancake' lens hood and UV filter
I was wondering how and why to use the lens hood of the Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM 'Pancake' model (ES-52, which is very small) and a UV filter. Should I use the filter after or before the lens hood?
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Color filters that correspond to Macbeth chart colors
I'm curious if anyone knows of a set of color filters that correspond to the standard Macbeth chart colors.
In theory I should be able to use a filter with a transmission spectra curve identical to ...
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digikam: reuse edit filter for batch editing
I edited a raw photo and applied some filters (so, I can see them in "used filters" tab in image editing window). I would now like to apply the exact filters in a batch editing for multiple files, is ...
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When enlarging with no contrast filter, photo comes out extremely dark. What am I doing wrong?
When enlarging b&w 35mm film in the darkroom, I cannot get a decent print unless I use a 0 or 1 grade filter. If I use no filter, the print turns out nearly completely black (even at exposure ...
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Does the autofocus system look through the lenses?
I have a doubt about the effect of putting a filter (polarizer, UV etc) on the autofocus system.
In theory, a lens which is put in front of the lens will affect the focus (we must set a different ...
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Settings to improve dull images
I am using Nikon D5600 with 18-55 mm kit lens. When I take photos of open fields or other landscapes, the color combination comes out dull. I compared it with Canon 1500D photos. Photos from Canon are ...
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Vignetting after using circular polarizer and cokin system
I have Nikon D750 camera with a lens having a focal length from 24-70mm and lens diameter 72mm. I have bought a circular polarizer and Cokin P system filters with a wide-angle filter holder. But there ...
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In-body neutral density (ND) filters?
Neutral density filters are apparently widely used across multiple fields e.g. for shallow depth of field in bright light portraiture, long exposure landscapes, and maintaining shutter angle in video/...
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How can I clean a B+W polarizing filter that has become so stiff that it's basically unusable?
I have a B+W Filter 77mm HTC Cirular Polarizer Nano KAESEMANN XS-Pro MRC. It has become so stiff to rotate that I basically can't use it anymore. I'm assuming some dirt has gotten into the threads. ...
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Monochrome filter effect on color film?
I recently an old Canon O1 orange filter. According to the pamphlet on the filter, it says it works on monochrome film with a filter factor of 3x.
What effect would this filter give me on color film?
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Kodak Retina IIS filter thread
I've inherited a Retina IIS, which is the fixed-lens variant of the more common IIIS. I've not been able to find a manual for it, although the IIIS's manual is fine for almost everything.
What that ...
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Etching a ND filter to reduce OD
What is the most common absorbing material used for professional quality ND filters, and can that material be etched away with acids or bases, while leaving the substrate (BK-7?) intact?
Basically, ...
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