PhotographyCorner.com - filters

Real Photo Advice: UV Filters

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 16:02:42 -0500

UV filters as protection on a lens. This subject has been a huge constant battle among photographers for as long as I can remember. The topics range from quality of glass, protection, vingnetting, and more. Right off the top, I DO NOT use a UV filter on the front of any of my lenses. I will do my best to give information in this article on both sides of the issue so you can make your own informed decision instead of going with the cool crowd. UV or Skylight filters (I’ll just say UV from this point forward) are traditionally put in on the front of your lens to protect it from being scratched. While this is a good theory it has quite a few drawbacks.

Video Corner #127: Polarizer Filters

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 15:29:26 -0400

Today, as we continue with episode 4 of season 2 of the “dSLR Know-How with Tamron” series in our ‘Photography Thursday’ edition of Video Corner, we look at polarizer filters - how they work, and what we use them for.

Articles By Amy: The Truth About Neutral Density Filters

Mon, 28 May 2007 00:04:11 -0400

This week one of my loyal customers asked me a brilliant question about Neutral Density filters. It was so good I just had to answer it via this article. You’ll most likely appreciate this digital photography tip as much as he will.