Comments on: Introduction to Filters for DSLRs http://digital-photography-school.com/introduction-to-filters-for-dslrs Discover how to use your digital camera with our Digital Photography Tips. We are a community of photographers of all experience levels who come together to learn, share and grow in our understanding of photography. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:43:49 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: aimee http://digital-photography-school.com/introduction-to-filters-for-dslrs/comment-page-1#comment-53354 aimee Fri, 12 Jun 2009 06:44:20 +0000 http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/introduction-to-filters-for-dslrs/#comment-53354 friedchicken: i just got a cicular polarizing filter and a step up ring for my 18-200mm lens. i bought a 77mm filter for my 72mm lens because its cheaper to buy a new step up ring than it is to buy a new filter every time you buy a new lens! the ring works fine - its just another little attachment to the end of your camera that makes your lens slightly longer - the filter screws into the step-up ring with no worries at all! friedchicken: i just got a cicular polarizing filter and a step up ring for my 18-200mm lens. i bought a 77mm filter for my 72mm lens because its cheaper to buy a new step up ring than it is to buy a new filter every time you buy a new lens! the ring works fine – its just another little attachment to the end of your camera that makes your lens slightly longer – the filter screws into the step-up ring with no worries at all!

]]> By: Barbara http://digital-photography-school.com/introduction-to-filters-for-dslrs/comment-page-1#comment-45060 Barbara Fri, 13 Mar 2009 10:37:56 +0000 http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/introduction-to-filters-for-dslrs/#comment-45060 I just have a rule I ALWAYS comply too when shooting without tripod: keep the carrying belt from your cam around your neck ALL THE TIME!!!!! Then it won't ever drop on the floor... well, maybe if you are very close to the floor but then the cam won't drop very hard anyway. Further, I won't change lenses any higher up then in kneeled position, holding them above the empty spot left in my camera bag. Or... seated and holding them above my lap. This way I won't damage any filter on my lens by dropping it either.... I just have a rule I ALWAYS comply too when shooting without tripod: keep the carrying belt from your cam around your neck ALL THE TIME!!!!! Then it won’t ever drop on the floor… well, maybe if you are very close to the floor but then the cam won’t drop very hard anyway.

Further, I won’t change lenses any higher up then in kneeled position, holding them above the empty spot left in my camera bag. Or… seated and holding them above my lap. This way I won’t damage any filter on my lens by dropping it either….

]]> By: jmjstandin http://digital-photography-school.com/introduction-to-filters-for-dslrs/comment-page-1#comment-44990 jmjstandin Thu, 12 Mar 2009 21:02:10 +0000 http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/introduction-to-filters-for-dslrs/#comment-44990 I use a polarizing filter that I bought many years ago for my old film SLR - it can significantly improve many landscape photos. And I have UV or skylight filters on all my lenses for protection. I am temted to get a ND gradient filter to help get rid of blown skies. Even shooting raw, this would be useful. I use a polarizing filter that I bought many years ago for my old film SLR – it can significantly improve many landscape photos. And I have UV or skylight filters on all my lenses for protection. I am temted to get a ND gradient filter to help get rid of blown skies. Even shooting raw, this would be useful.

]]> By: Scooter http://digital-photography-school.com/introduction-to-filters-for-dslrs/comment-page-1#comment-44974 Scooter Thu, 12 Mar 2009 18:57:35 +0000 http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/introduction-to-filters-for-dslrs/#comment-44974 <a href="" title="Variable ND Filter" rel="nofollow"> I agree with the following: • Have a UV filter for every lens. • Have a CP (Circular Polarizer) for every lens used outdoors (including Zooms) • You can't beat an ND filter. Get one for your most commonly used lens(es). I have the Singha Vari-ND filter. at a little over 300 bucks it is pricey. Buy i get the full gamut of stops. In Hawaii anytime between 9:30 and 3:30 is bright as noon anywhere else. So if I want to shoot a road creatively, say with motion blur in the cars, or no cars at all on a road, this filter rocks. If I want to slow water down, this filter rocks. Waterfalls? Ditto. Remove the people from a scene? Ditto. I'll stop now. I want to buy a Cokin system. I think, the more I use them, that filters on camera are the way to go.</a>

I agree with the following:

• Have a UV filter for every lens.

• Have a CP (Circular Polarizer) for every lens used outdoors (including Zooms)

• You can’t beat an ND filter. Get one for your most commonly used lens(es).

I have the Singha Vari-ND filter. at a little over 300 bucks it is pricey. Buy i get the full gamut of stops. In Hawaii anytime between 9:30 and 3:30 is bright as noon anywhere else. So if I want to shoot a road creatively, say with motion blur in the cars, or no cars at all on a road, this filter rocks. If I want to slow water down, this filter rocks. Waterfalls? Ditto. Remove the people from a scene? Ditto. I’ll stop now.

I want to buy a Cokin system. I think, the more I use them, that filters on camera are the way to go.

]]> By: Robbin http://digital-photography-school.com/introduction-to-filters-for-dslrs/comment-page-1#comment-44896 Robbin Thu, 12 Mar 2009 14:41:30 +0000 http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/introduction-to-filters-for-dslrs/#comment-44896 After shattering the UV filter while it was in the camera bag somehow (still not sure how), I will always use a UV filter on my expensive lenses. However, I definitely notice the difference when I shoot with my "cheap" 50mm lens which I don't both with a filter for because the glass is not right at the end of the lens, thus less likely for me to whack it into something. I'm pretty clumsy also so I like the added peace of mind (my camera has landed on the floor more times than I'd like to admit). I also have a circular polarizer for my traveling lens which I use as needed, generally only for eliminating reflections. After shattering the UV filter while it was in the camera bag somehow (still not sure how), I will always use a UV filter on my expensive lenses. However, I definitely notice the difference when I shoot with my “cheap” 50mm lens which I don’t both with a filter for because the glass is not right at the end of the lens, thus less likely for me to whack it into something. I’m pretty clumsy also so I like the added peace of mind (my camera has landed on the floor more times than I’d like to admit).

I also have a circular polarizer for my traveling lens which I use as needed, generally only for eliminating reflections.

]]> By: Catherine http://digital-photography-school.com/introduction-to-filters-for-dslrs/comment-page-1#comment-44856 Catherine Thu, 12 Mar 2009 09:11:53 +0000 http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/introduction-to-filters-for-dslrs/#comment-44856 I have recently begun dabbling in photography again, and bought a Sony A200 35mm with a 18-70mm lens that is listed its abilities as F3.5 to F5-5.6. I'm frustrated by the limits of this lens. It can't take very close shots, and it's really not a good zoom lens. So, I am waiting to receive a filter that is apparently a macro filter. Is there such a thing, or am I confused about what I am buying?? Thanks for your help! I have recently begun dabbling in photography again, and bought a Sony A200 35mm with a 18-70mm lens that is listed its abilities as F3.5 to F5-5.6. I’m frustrated by the limits of this lens. It can’t take very close shots, and it’s really not a good zoom lens. So, I am waiting to receive a filter that is apparently a macro filter. Is there such a thing, or am I confused about what I am buying??

Thanks for your help!

]]> By: FriedChicken http://digital-photography-school.com/introduction-to-filters-for-dslrs/comment-page-1#comment-44672 FriedChicken Tue, 10 Mar 2009 12:06:34 +0000 http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/introduction-to-filters-for-dslrs/#comment-44672 Anyone used a Step Up ring? I know with a Step Down ring, there are problems. But a Step Up ring? I have a 18-55mm and 55-250mm lens. Would the step up ring make one filter compatible with the two lenses? And say I want to get a Macro, or something... Anyone used a Step Up ring?

I know with a Step Down ring, there are problems.

But a Step Up ring?

I have a 18-55mm and 55-250mm lens. Would the step up ring make one filter compatible with the two lenses?

And say I want to get a Macro, or something…

]]> By: Topslakr http://digital-photography-school.com/introduction-to-filters-for-dslrs/comment-page-1#comment-38921 Topslakr Sat, 20 Dec 2008 01:17:09 +0000 http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/introduction-to-filters-for-dslrs/#comment-38921 Red filters are typically used to increase contrast when shooting in black and white. Red filters are typically used to increase contrast when shooting in black and white.

]]> By: hannah http://digital-photography-school.com/introduction-to-filters-for-dslrs/comment-page-1#comment-38908 hannah Fri, 19 Dec 2008 20:19:05 +0000 http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/introduction-to-filters-for-dslrs/#comment-38908 What about the rose colored filter that came with my tiffen set? What is the purpose of it? What about the rose colored filter that came with my tiffen set? What is the purpose of it?

]]> By: dave l http://digital-photography-school.com/introduction-to-filters-for-dslrs/comment-page-1#comment-18923 dave l Sat, 01 Dec 2007 14:09:55 +0000 http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/introduction-to-filters-for-dslrs/#comment-18923 i use a variety of sunglass lenses over the camera lens. cheap sunglasses. this trick is much better than nothing, and as well dumbstrikes slack-jawed bystanders, and stokes the envy of fellow shutterbugs who spent real money. i use a variety of sunglass lenses over the camera lens.

cheap sunglasses.

this trick is much better than nothing, and as well dumbstrikes slack-jawed bystanders, and stokes the envy of fellow shutterbugs who spent real money.

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