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07-03-2010, 12:30 AM
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Camera filters
I'm a noob with these camera filters such as UV, polarizing and what ever else is out there. I'm more of night shooting photographer. Landscapes and what not. I'm wondering whats a good camera filter for nightshooting?
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07-03-2010, 07:24 AM
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I'm a noob with these camera filters such as UV, polarizing and what ever else is out there. I'm more of night shooting photographer. Landscapes and what not. I'm wondering whats a good camera filter for nightshooting?
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if you mainly shoot at night, then really you don't need anything. uv for protection if that tickles your fancy.
a circular polarizer is a must have imo but since you say you shoot mainly at night, it'd be essentially useless to you and they're quite expensive. however if you shoot landscapes in bright daylight, a cpl is great to have. ND grad filters are also useful for bright landscapes, but i'd pick up a cpl before a ND.
in case you're interested, try maxsaver.net. very well known accessories place who sell legitimate filters at crazy good prices.
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07-03-2010, 10:27 AM
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For night shooting, don't use any filters at all. Any piece of glass you put in front of your lens will increase the chances of flaring and ghosting.
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07-03-2010, 11:22 AM
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What's a good filter for black and white pictures?
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07-03-2010, 11:29 AM
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what about for shooting field sports outdoors in daylight? just a UV filter?
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07-03-2010, 11:42 AM
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What's a good filter for black and white pictures?
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a CPL, ND or GND, maybe a red filter and IR? i know thats what i would use 
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