LENS FILTER TYPES

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The most commonly used filters for digital photography include polarizing (linear/circular), UV/haze, neutral density, graduated neutral density and warming/cooling or color filters. Example uses for each are listed below:


Filter Type Primary Use Common Subject Matter

Linear & Circular
Polarizers
Reduce Glare
Improve Saturation
Sky / Water / Foliage
in Landscape Photography
Neutral Density (ND)Extend Exposure TimeWaterfalls, Rivers
under bright light
Graduated Neutral
Density (GND)
Control Strong Light Gradients
Reduce Vignetting
Dramatically Lit Landscapes
UV / HazeImprove Clarity with Film
Provide Lens Protection
Any
Warming / CoolingChange White BalanceLandscapes, Underwater,
Special Lighting
 

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