filter favorites

[rweakins]

what are the most popular and people's favorites filters to use. post pics with those filters being used if you want

[taylorwilsdon]

I've had a good time with B+W MRC filters.

My idea of "good" is something that doesn't affect the image quality of the lens.

[ChrisA]

what are the most popular and people's favorites filters to use. post pics with those filters being used if you want

In Photoshop the one I use the most by far is "Gaussian Blur". It will remove noise from blank areas of the sky and tone down distracting backgrounds. I use other tools in PS maybe more that those not not technically "filters".

[rweakins]

In Photoshop the one I use the most by far is "Gaussian Blur". It will remove noise from blank areas of the sky and tone down distracting backgrounds. I use other tools in PS maybe more that those not not technically "filters".

in a way there filters. i guess i was unclear in saying actual camera filters used during picture taking as opposed to the post processing but ps filters work i guess :D

[compuwar]

Circular polarizers and ND filters.

[Westside guy]

Singh-Ray's Vari-ND filter is really fun to use - pricey though. There are times I prefer using it, and other times when I just use a couple plain old ND filters.

This one has been posted here before - it was shot using a B+W 6 stop ND filter:

http://westsidegardener.com/photos/images/drumheller.jpg

[compuwar]

My idea of "good" is something that doesn't affect the image quality of the lens.

No such filter. Every additional surface has an effect, and even the best filters lose resolution.


This one has been posted here before - it was shot using a B+W 6 stop ND filter:


Nice, I've recently been playing with a Kodak ND 4.00 100mm square filter (13 1/3 stops) to make traffic and people disappear.

[Westside guy]

Nice, I've recently been playing with a Kodak ND 4.00 100mm square filter (13 1/3 stops) to make traffic and people disappear.

Cool! Have you had any issues with color casts? I've seen some scattered comments to that effect (not about the Kodak filter, just about high-stop ND filters in general).

[taylorwilsdon]

I love ND filters. I use a Cokin ND8 (3 stops, I think).

Its a fun affect (long exposure where you normally wouldn't)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3179/2675824890_90d882534c_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3009/2675826114_a381fffaf4_b.jpg

Yes, I know they're a bit crooked :)

[Westside guy]

Seattle can be very pretty that time of evening!

[rweakins]

I love ND filters. I use a Cokin ND8 (3 stops, I think).

Its a fun affect (long exposure where you normally wouldn't)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3179/2675824890_90d882534c_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3009/2675826114_a381fffaf4_b.jpg

Yes, I know they're a bit crooked :)

very nice. i love the pictures right at dusk using nd filters to force a long exposure

[compuwar]

Cool! Have you had any issues with color casts? I've seen some scattered comments to that effect (not about the Kodak filter, just about high-stop ND filters in general).

I'm still on the first CF card, so all I've done is look at the LCD, but I'll probably do a great deal more when I get a couple of days free and that will include a pretty critical evaluation of color and contrast.

[rweakins]

how many of you use circular polarizers and uv filters regularly