Filters for Digital Cameras

Filters for Digital Cameras

You still need grad neutral density and polarizers, same as with film explained in paragraphs below. These effects cannot be duplicated electronically. nik multimedia's color efx pro is the best way to simulate these looks if you forgot to use the filter when you made the shot.

You may skip the color conversion filters like 80A, FLD and 85C, since you get these by adjusting the camera's white balance. This is an advantage of digital, since you don't lose the stop or two of light that these filters absorb. Since you are often in dim light when using these filters this is a huge help!

You also can replace mild, fine tuning warming and cooling filters like my favorite 81A by fine tuning the white balance adjustment. Personally I still use an 81A filter all the time on my digital camera lenses so I can swap these to my film cameras without having to twiddle with filters. Otherwise just adjust the fine tunes of your WB presets to get this. Not all cameras can adjust the presets, and now you see why this is so important.

The 6 Steps to help you find the best digital SLR lens

The 6 Steps

I use the 6 steps that I'm about to introduce you to every time I go out looking for a new lens.

Each step is designed to reduce the number of lenses you have to compare by half, which is why it's good to follow the steps in order.

By the time you get to the last step, you should only have to compare 2 or 3 lenses rather than 30.

So here we go - 6 steps to help you find the best digital SLR lens:

   1. Determine the focal length you'll need
   2. Decide if you want a prime or zoom lens
   3. Select a maximum aperture
   4. Choose between first or third party lenses
   5. Evaluate any extra features
   6. Read reviews and narrow your options

Find the Best Digital SLR Lens

Find the Best Digital SLR Lens 6 Steps to Narrow Your Options    If you think that finding a good SLR camera is tough, try to find the best digital SLR lens to go with it. If you felt there were plenty of cameras to choose from, the number of available lenses is going to be overwhelming. Digital SLR lenses come in all manner of shapes and sizes, and vary massively in price. Some are built for the demanding needs of professionals and others are just right for the everyday snapshot photographer.            Faced with all these alternatives, what's a newcomer to the world of SLR photography to do? Just follow the 6 steps that I outline below and you'll find your way to the best digital SLR lens for your camera.