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 Polarizer | The Polarizer is one of the most used add-on filters. Its main use is to kill the reflection form the Sun or other light source. It can also be uses as a NDF if needed.
The filter is attached to the camera and then the outer ring is rotated to achive the best effect. There are 2 types of polarizers, Circular and LINEAR. From what I can read and understand there is really no difference in them for digital cameras. This link will show you just how a Polarizer can help your picture. http://www.pbase.com/otfchallenge/use_of_polarizer_lens By Bill Huber |
 NFDs | A Neutral Density filter reduces the amount of light passing through the camera lens without changing the color of that light. It is especially useful in bright light conditions to help prevent overexposure. It can also help you get the shutter speeds down for more blur effect with waterfalls and any moving items in bright light.
As you can see in the pictures the filters are stackable, this will give less light. There is a 2 and a 4 filter in the picture the 2 on the left and the 4 on the right. In the center you can see the effect of the 2 together, which is a 6. ND-2 absorbs 1 f-stop, ND-4 absorbs 2 f-stops, and ND-8 absorbs 3 f-stops. By Bill Huber |
 Filter Wallet | This is a very handy item to have if you have a few filters. It folds out (see next picture) and has pockets to store up to 8 filters. It is about 8 by 4 1/2 inches when folded up. It holds 8 filters. This one cost $8.50 and is well worth it, I am sure there are a lot of different ones out there, just look around.
Link to this one. http://www.cameragear.com/filterwallets.asp |
 Filter Wallet Open | This is the Filter Wallet Open, I have add labels to the pockets so I know just what filter go where. This is definitely on of those items you really need, if you have a few filters, it sure takes up a lot less room in the camera bag and it is very easy to find the filter you need when you need it.
By Bill Huber |
 Cokin A and P with GND filter | Two cokin filter holders side by side, left one is an A series holder, and the other a P series holder, both shown with graduated neutral density filters inserted. The A series holder is about 75mm wide and the P series one about 95mm wide. I use the P series one on the front of my wide angle lens which has a 72mm thread. You can get adapter rings to suit whatever thread needed.
By Gordon Huddy |
 Cokin A holders, adapter ring and cap | Two A series holders (one can be stacked on top of another to create >1 rotational plane), a 55mm adapter ring, and a lens cap that slides into a cokin A series holder.
By By Gordon Huddy |
 Cokin series A Graduate ND filter and holder | Cokin series A Graduate ND filter and holder to protect the lens when stored.
By Gordon Huddy |
 GND cokin A and P series filters and a 55mm screw in filter.jpg | Graduated Neutral Density filters shown side by side - 2 for A series cokin holder, 2 for a P series cokin holder, and one Hoya 55mm screw in filter.
By Gorden Huddy |
 Hoya.R72.Infrared | Hoya R72 Infrared Filter is used for shooting what else, but Infrared pictures
Some links: http://www.wrotniak.net/photo/infrared/ http://www.cliffshade.com/dpfwiw/ir.htm by: Rich D |
 Normal Color Shot | Here is what the scene looked like in color with an Olympus C-2100UZ
by: Rich D |
 IR.Filtered shot | Here is the same scene with the Hoya R72 Infrared Filter attached to the same camera.
by: Rich D |
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