Re: Sky, UV, Haze filters?
Pat White wrote: UV and Haze filters are similar, if not the same, and are neutral in color. They're meant to reduce UV (naturally), which improves the look of distant landscapes, among other things. You can leave them on all the time. I use a UV filter only when needed to reduce distant haze. In other situations, it just adds another piece of glass reducing the efficiency of the lens and contributing to flare. Most filters are not multi coated, and even those that are generally are not up to the standards of pentax SMC lenses. The best filter for most situations is no filter. Paul
Re: Sky, UV, Haze filters?
Paul Stenquist wrote: Pat White wrote: UV and Haze filters are similar, if not the same, and are neutral in color. They're meant to reduce UV (naturally), which improves the look of distant landscapes, among other things. You can leave them on all the time. I use a UV filter only when needed to reduce distant haze. In other situations, it just adds another piece of glass reducing the efficiency of the lens and contributing to flare. Most filters are not multi coated, and even those that are generally are not up to the standards of pentax SMC lenses. The best filter for most situations is no filter. Paul I have used Skylight/UV filters all my life, and never thought about the reduction in quality. I photograph near the ocean frequently, so I want to keep the inevitable fog off my lens. I know, intellectually, I understand they can, but I suppose I just never thought of it. I have been testing a new camera and am not yet satified with the prints I'm getting. I've been [silently] blaming the processor. Maybe I should take another roll or two with that filter OFF! Good heads up. Thanks. keith whaley
Re: Sky, UV, Haze filters?
Although I used a polarizer quite frequently at one time, I now feel that it causes oversaturation and blocky looking colors in many cases. I'll use one for landscapes when the sky is pale or when haze and/or reflections are a problem. But that's about it. I do use yellow and red filters for B/W landscape photography, but I don't do much of that these days. I'm more into portraiture and people pics at the moment. (That of course is subject to change at the passing of a fancy:-) Paul Ann Sanfedele wrote: Paul Stenquist wrote: Pat White wrote: UV and Haze filters are similar, if not the same, and are neutral in color. They're meant to reduce UV (naturally), which improves the look of distant landscapes, among other things. You can leave them on all the time. I use a UV filter only when needed to reduce distant haze. In other situations, it just adds another piece of glass reducing the efficiency of the lens and contributing to flare. Most filters are not multi coated, and even those that are generally are not up to the standards of pentax SMC lenses. The best filter for most situations is no filter. Paul While I have to say that I agree with the clear lens cap opinion re UV's - I'm not sure I go along with the best filter in most situations is no filter - depends a lot on what you shoot. For snaps of friends and other people pictures in black and white, I'd pretty much agree. But yellow, orange and red filters for black and white shooting, more often than not, give more in quality than they remove. And a polarizer is seldom off my 50 mm lens when shooting in color. Necessary to bring the scene to the print that you have seen with your eyes very often. It will provide reduction of distant haze and do so much more. early morning 2 cents from annsan
Re: Sky, UV, Haze filters?
- Original Message - From: Dan Scott Subject: Sky, UV, Haze filters? O Sages, speak to me... What the heck is the difference between Sky, UV, and Haze filters? Are they all the same thing? It sounds like they are to me, but manufacturers frequently offer two or all three side by side, so I can't be right. How are they different, and cirumstances would cause me to prefer this one or that one? Does a polarizing filter eliminate the use of the three? UV filter is essentially a lens cap. They don't do anything that the glass in the lens already does. Sky and Haze are generally the same thing, and essentially subtract about 50ºK from the colour of the light being transmitted. The idea is that daylight is often too blue, so warming things up a bit is a good thing. You can get stronger filters, such as UVB and UVC that give a stronger effect. I tend to distrust the little buggers, as more glass is bad glass to my way of thinking, but I do have UV-C filters for my longer telephoto lenses, on the off chance that they actually do something useful. Polarizers are a different animal altogether. However, stacking filters is aways a gamble. William Robb This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Sky, UV, Haze filters?
What about the 81A and 82A filters? I and can't remember when. or what I last used them for. I have a feeling it had something to do with Daylight/Tungsten film or like that! Is there a Filter FAQ on the Web? James - Original Message - From: Pat White [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, September 23, 2002 7:31 PM Subject: Sky, UV, Haze filters? UV and Haze filters are similar, if not the same, and are neutral in color. They're meant to reduce UV (naturally), which improves the look of distant landscapes, among other things. You can leave them on all the time. Skylight filters are pale pink, or salmon-colored, and are warming filters, meant for use in open shade, where most of the light is coming from the sky, which can give a blue cast to your picture. If you use them indoors, or in bright sunshine, white areas can look pinkish. To see the color of a skylight filter, put it on a white piece of paper, and it should be obvious. Pat White
