There are a million and two photographic filters on the market. Some can help you take better photos and some are designed simply to separate you from your cold hard cash. Here’s my humble opinion about which filters are actually worth getting.
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I wonder, doesn't the UV filter protect the sensor of the camera from damage from the sun? I thought that photographing straight into the sun could harm the camera sensor/lens?
love your videos. thanks very much.
This dude cracks me up….definitely fun and enjoyable to watch especially the Russian accent 😂
Definitely getting a gradual nd
Nd filter gives very sharp photo is it true
Why he talks like Borat?
Excellent video… Subscribed…..
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Don't make fun of Russians 🙂
Any specific brands, or types of filters you recommend? Thank you
well honestly with exposure blending 3-5 exposures, there is no need to buy a graduated ND filter set that costs up to 500$. Just get a nice polariser and a set of Solid ND's like the 2,4,8 and 10 stop. That's all the filters you need.
First time I found someone teaching useful instead of just trying to sell some crap. And the best part is that you do it in a way even I can understand! Thank you for this video.
What about the Natural Night Filter?
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Great video. Thanks
By provoking conversation on shutter speeds, you invoke the vampires living on the planet in what is referred to as “the end times.” Right or wrong, increase or decrease, I appreciated this video…thanks.
Are you holding the lid to a mason jar instead of a UV filter?
An ND filter is used (2:49) to increase your shutter speed? Increase would mean faster, wouldn't it? How about increase your exposure time instead? I know, it's all semantics. 😉
I agree with the UV filter no go… with one exception. I photograph exotic animals, mainly snakes. I'd rather have a UV filter take a hit from a snake with all the teeth vs. the lens itself.
funny! you made me laugh while seriously learning. good job!
very useful
very well explain…thanks
Hi. I know you made this video almost 2 years ago but I'm hoping you'll look back here and answer this question. Lee Filters make, "soft", "Medium" and "Hard" Grad filters. In 1,2,3 and 4 stops. Which ones of these should I buy? I bought the 1, 2 and 3 Hard Grad and the 2, 3 and 4 Medium Grad. Do I need the 1,2 and 3 Soft Grad Filters?
is red filter good for black and white photography (clouds and mountains especially ) ?
Great suggestion as Im also bring the 3 typr of filter in my bag. Although I only have 11 stops filter which is not ideal to all situations. Would you suggest getting 3 and 6 stops for ideal kit? I dont want to bring lots of filters as it tends to make me think too much about it or be overwhelmed. Thanks a bunch
The poulderizer? lol
Your aloud to edit your photos correct? I don’t want it to be “cheating”
Thanks for the information. New photographer and new sub here 👍🏻
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A few times that I have used UV filters I have broken them. I sometimes go into horrible areas and keep a few in my bag for those times.
@ 2:47 wrong statement, but this comes out often as Shutter speed is not the proper term that should be used for the shutter function in photography, at its unit is not a unit for speed or displacement (such as m/s), but for a duration (seconds). ND filter does not serve to "increase shutter speed" but to "increase shutter opening duration". I hope it helps!
thanks for this info, I still use film
I think many people forget these are two totally different filters – UV and Polarizing and with the good intent of purchasing a Polarizing filter get easily distracted by the sales clerk and end up getting sucked in to buying a UV… Just wondering though, "Sky" filter – what is it or is it the same as the UV -with possibly just a different name.
Really, really bad advice on the UV filters regarding their primary use, which is – Protecting the front element of your expensive lens. You don't have to drop your camera or be in a sand storm to damage your lens, this is obvious. Anyone thinking that fitting an innocuous filter is akin to wrapping your car in styrofoam is either an idiot or not paying for their lenses. – Next he'll tell you to throw away your lens covers too! Correct on the other advice, surprisingly..
Good explanation..
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….but I might need the UV filter while at the beach to protect from the sand and the ocean mists. what do you think?