They can make colours pop and add saturation as the glare/white tint is removed from the subject.Ĭircular Polarizing filters are mounted in a second ring that you turn manually while viewing your photo through the viewfinder until you reach your desired level of polarization. The main purpose of a polarizer is to reduce glare. These were most beneficial for film cameras and with the digital age really have no benefit.Ĭircular Polarizing Filters are handy for anyone who regularly shoots landscape photography. Both strengths have no effect on the image exposure while still having the ability to cut through the atmospheric haze. They come in two strengths, Skylight 1A, and Skylight 1B and are beneficial when shooting skin tones. Skylight filters, on the other hand, do not give off a warm amber appearance and instead, provide a slight magenta tint. These filters will either appear clear or will have a slightly warm tint to them that might require a bit of white balance compensation to correct. For shooting in snowy, wintry conditions that intensify the UV conditions, you’ll want to have filters that have the ability to filter strong UV rays (UV-410, UV415, UV-420, UV-Haze 2B, etc). UV filters, also called Haze Filters, improve your image by reducing the effects of moisture in the hair or other forms of airborne pollutants. This image is shot with a cheap UV filter and in the extreme cold of the arctic, the filter added circular patterns to the image. It is worth noting you are adding an extra item between your camera and your subject which can affect the quality of the image if it is a cheap filter. Thus if you are worried about the safety of the glass on the front of your lens it may be beneficial to purchase a UV filter.

Used to block UV light but are really for the main purpose of protecting the front element of your lens.

The most basic types of filter for your camera are UV reducing filters. In this guide, we'll teach you which lenses are useful and which lenses you can skip out on. These lenses will help you reduce snow glare, make your water buttery smooth, and help you capture a great composition. Lens filter are a must have for a budding photographer's kit list but as a new photographer wading through the endless brands and types of filters can be daunting.

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