Looking for site showing difference in filters

[ziggy©]

I must admit i know nothing about filters. I would like to try them out but i dont really know which one i would need and in what situation.

Is there a site that shows examples of the effects of the different filters that are available? Preferably one that shows examples of shots with and without the filter on.

Thanks

 

[TCR4x4]

This is quite good

http://www.cambridgeincolour.com/tutorials/camera-lens-filters.htm

 

[TCR4x4]

Couple here too

http://www.freephotoresources.com/filters-explained/

 

[Uneducated_Rick]

not a site but this is worth a read:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Photographers-Guide-Filters-Lee-Frost/dp/0715314009

 

[tdodd]

The Hoya filter catalogue - http://www.hoyafilter.com/pdf/HOYACatalog.pdf

 

[ziggy©]

These are very usefull thanks.

 

[18%grey]

I'd suggest you have a look at the Polarizer and Neutral Density filters first.
Most other stuff can be recreated with Post Processing using software later.
With film cameras it was more the norm to have a bag full of filters.

 

[tdodd]

 

[ziggy©]

I'd suggest you have a look at the Polarizer and Neutral Density filters first.
Most other stuff can be recreated with Post Processing using software later.
With film cameras it was more the norm to have a bag full of filters.

These are the ony ones i am looking for at the moment. I plan to get a polariser first then an ND filter if i decide i want to try the creamy water thing.

Interestingly i am looking at getting the polariser filter as i want to avoid spending ages on the computer doing post processing.

 

[hollis_f]

All you need to know about filters...

In order of usefulness -

* CP - Can be used to enhance an image in a way that's totally impossible with software.
* GND - Has an effect that can be replicated in software, but never with equally good results.
* ND - Specialised uses where a very slow shutter speed is required in bright scenes.
* Special Effect Filters - things like Star filters - Can often be replicated in software (if you should ever be sad enough to want to).
* Coloured filters - Can normally be replicated easily in software.
* UV/so-called 'Protective' Filters - Can easily be replicated by using the 'Blur' and 'Lens Flare' tools in Photoshop.

 

[tdodd]

All you need to know about filters...
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* UV/so-called 'Protective' Filters - Can easily be replicated by using the 'Blur' and 'Lens Flare' tools in Photoshop.

Classic!

Mind you, a filter is cheaper than a copy of Photoshop and, when broken, can be used quite effectively to etch your initials (or random marks) into the front of your lens.