Quantaray - Filter - circular polarizer - 52 mm Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a great Filter and very useful if you do a lot of outdoor photography with lots of Blue sky's..It brings life to the photograph with excellent polarization, give life to the clouds and making the sky extra blue.

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A Circular Polarizer is necessary for use with auto focus cameras.Standard (or linear) polarizers can cause under exposed and out of focus pictures when used on an automatic focus camera. A polarizing filter will decrease reflections and glare from glass, water and other reflective surfaces. It can dramatically increase contrast and color saturation for sharp, vividly colored pictures.

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Quantaray UV Multi-Coated - Filter - UV - 62 mm Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a great filter to improve your outdoor pictures. The only problem, is that the Nikon lens cap that fits on my 18-70mm lens wont fit on with this filter in place. I was buying this not for improving pictures but to protect my lense, but if the cap wont fit then I'm not going to bother using it on a day to day basis... Keep that in mind. It does improve your pictures, and I will certainly use it for landscape shots and nature photography, but for day-to-day use when I'm pulling the lens cap on and off, it isn't worth the trouble.

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Multi-Coating improves overall quality of filter by correcting for refractive properties of the filter glass. With multi-coated glass your photos will look sharper and have more contrast. Though most people use the UV Haze to protect their lens from dust and scratches, it also absorbs ultra violet and blue rays without affecting exposure or color.

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Bower CUS72KIT 72MM Macro Closeup Set (3) Review

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(More customer reviews)Have not used them yet, but sometimes I like to fool around and take photos of insects or small objects where the limitations of this method don't matter. I also needed a 72mm lens cap which was included. Packaged in a cute case.

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The Bower Digital Macro Filter Kit includes three close-up diopters of +1, +2 and +4 magnification, a durable leatherette carrying case, a lens cap, and a "cap keeper" strap. These filters simply screw onto the front of any 72mm filter-size lens to magnify the image size while maintaining resolution and picture clarity, effectively transforming your lens into an amazing macro lens. As an added benefit, you get this increase in magnification without any exposure loss for truly no-fuss close-up photography. Plus, these filters are male/female threaded, which means you can combine them to achieve even greater magnification (all the way up to a total of +7 if you wish) -- or you can attach additional standard filters such as polarizers and UV filters, or even special effect and colored filters for even more interesting and creative photographs. >>> These macro close-up filters are ideal for photographing small items and focusing in on details of coins, stamps, flowers, insects, and jewelry -- as well as industrial photos of miniaturized components, medical and dental laboratory work and other scientific photography.

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Quantaray - Step Up Ring 52mm to 55mm - lens to filter Review

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(More customer reviews)Nice little item to have in my bag. My lenses are 52mm for my Nikon D40, but got some filters from my Minolta 35mm film and they're 55mm. The ring goes on and off pretty smoothly. Been using it for a couple months now and no issues.

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A Step Up Ring allows you to adapt a slightly larger filter to a lens with a smaller filter size.

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Hoya Moose 52mm Warm Circular Polarizer Glass Filter Review

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(More customer reviews)The bottom line first: This is the best polarizing filter out there for around 30 bucks or less.
I was looking for a polarizing filter for my S2 IS camera. And there are many filters out there at very cheap price. Some just around 15 bucks or less. And some are very expensive at several hundreds bucks for dSLR users. I didn't want to pay more than 50 bucks for a polarizing filter, but I didn't want to waste even a cent on a useless stuff. So I found this filter. It seemed to be a very good deal since it is a circular filter and it has warming effect. I bought it and I was impressed. All outdoor pictures look really good; the color is deep, water is clear, and clouds are all well shaped. Most nonmetal reflections was filtered out. You should remember that the best effect happens when your camera at 90 degree to the sun.
I doubt that those hundreds dollars filters will be much better than this one. They are certainly better but the difference must be very little in everyday pictures. If the professional one can filter out 99% of reflections, this polarizer must be able to filter out at least 96%.

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Moose Warm Polarizer filters, an exclusive collaboration between Hoya and respected wildlife photographer and conservationist B. Moose Peterson of Wildlife Research Photography, are a combination of a polarizer and an 81A warming filter.For many years, polarizers have been used to remove reflections from non-metallic surfaces such as water and glass as well as being used to darken blue skies to increase contrast in scenic photography. When using a camera with a split beam metering system (a metering system that employs a polarized half mirror) which is most of today's auto focus camera bodies, traditional linear polarizers will cause exposure errors due to their light absorption properties. Circular polarizers yield the same optical effect while not causing exposure problems with modern metering systemsA side effect of both linear and circular polarizes is they "cool down" or make the over-all color balance of a scene slightly bluish. The addition of the 81A glass corrects the color temperature, bringing the scene back to the original 5500K for daylight film's color balance. The 81A glass creates a much more pleasing and warm color balance to the entire scene while the circular polarizer increases color contrast and reduces the effect of atmospheric haze.

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Hoya HMC NDX4 - Filter - neutral density 4x - 72 mm Review

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(More customer reviews)What can I say? It's a filter, it fits my lenses easily, and works as promised. All anyone could want from a good filter. Having bought other Hoya filters before, they've become one of the top brands I trust.

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Neutral Density filters evenly reduce the amount of light passing thru the lens without effecting color.Ideal for reducing bright light in large aperture situations when a narrow depth is field is needed.Allows for slower shutter speeds when blurring or showing of movement is desired.Allows balancing of exposure to highlight a key subject.Lets you use higher speed films in bright light.Hoya Neutral Density filters are available in most sizes and in three strengths:.3 (2X) Reduces the light one f-stop..6 (4X) Reduces the light two f-stops. .9 (8X) Reduces the light three f-stops.

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Opteka OPT UV 67mm 67mm High Definition II UV 0 Ultra Violet Haze Multi-Coated Glass Filter Review

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(More customer reviews)This filter saved my lens from breaking.
I definitely recommend it as a protective filter.
Fits Nikon D80.


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Detailed DescriptionThe UV filter is one of the most important filters to own and it should be available for every lens. The filter blocks the invisible UV rays which can cause a loss of sharpness. The use of the filter is particularly recommended for work in the mountains, at the ocean, and in areas with very clear air. The contrasts are heightened, and distorting fog is avoided. The Opteka HD² Multi-Coated UV (0) Ultraviolet Haze Filter cuts haze for sharper black and white prints and corrects the blues and violets in color prints. The filter glass is colorless, and hence no increase in the exposure time is required.Multi-coating can prevent light reflection, ghost light, internal reflection etc, making image clearer and sharper. It can dramatically improve image quality. This is specially important in digital cameras. Since the image sensors CCD or CMOS are highly susceptible to reflections, this stray light can ruin your photographs. Multi-coated glass benefit substantially reduced light reflections, resulting clearer image with greater contrast.This type of filter is also eminently suitable as protection for the front lens, and because of its color-neutral properties it can remain on the camera lens permanently. A scratched front lens element can not be repaired; and replacement is costly. Exchanging a damaged UV filter for a new one is more economical than the purchase of a new lens.

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Hoya 62mm Six Point Cross Screen Glass Filter (6X) Review

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(More customer reviews)This item does exact;u as I expected it to. It fits, it give the proper star burst effect. I am happy with this at this price.

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HOYA 62MM STAR 6 FILTER Cross Screen adds a dramatic four-cross flare to very bright areas, giving a soft-focus effect. ldeal for photographs of ladies wearing jewelery or other objects with strong reflections. STAR-SIX (six-pointed light flares) and STAR-EIGHT (eight-pointed light flares) can also be used for a variety of effects.

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Cokin P375 Creative Filter Set in Protective Case Review

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(More customer reviews)Get your scissors, cut, design and think creativity, With this set of acetate filters, you can create any shape in any color you like and match your filters precisely to your subject and your imagination. Dream and create two, three or four colors in the same image, arranged as you like
Helpful hints : Handle the cut out fitters carefully and place them in the gelatin Holder (194), one of which is supplied with the Cokin Creative set. You may need several Modular Hoods (255) to protect the filters against the weather : check that the hoods do not vignette the image. These filters do not offer the optical quality of classical filters and cannot replace them for all applications.

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Cokin filters were invented by professional photographer Jean Coquin. By using square filters like Cokin's, which fit into a holder and are attached to a lens via an adapter ring, the photographer has a number of immediate advantages. There is no need to duplicate filters to fit different size lenses, up to three filters can be used at once to create unique effects, and the photographer has control over the positioning of the effect on the photograph.

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Tiffen 67mm Hot Mirror Filter Review

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(More customer reviews)I own the 52mm version of this kit, and found it a shame to see this kit only received one star. Below is my review I wrote about the 52mm kit, I have recommended this kit (in several different sizes) to fellow photographers, they all have been very happy with their purchases, baring in mind Tiffen's quality control problems.
This is one of the best bargains that i've seen, "essentially" you get 3 filters for the price of one. The image quality with these filters is great, the 812 (warming) filter is by far a favorite giving back the color richness that flash photography so often washes out, that is unless you have the patience for constantly tweaking your flash power. Aside from the 812 the UV protector is basically a clear protective filter. While it obviously has advantages over clear glass, I tend not to think of it as any different. This too is a great filter which I use about half the time because it doesn't affect color hues or change f stop values too greatly while it takes the worry out of carrying the camera around ready for any candid shots that may occur. Finally included is the circular polarizer. This filter adjusts the amount of uv light entering the camera by spinning the filter to the direction the uv rays are entering (or turning the thingy till things look better). This lens is great for sunny days and will take surface glare off lakes and glass making them transparent again. It also makes colors more crisp in general when photographing buildings and other large "reflective" man-made things. So things sound great so far, but now to why I only give this item 4 stars. While Tiffen is known to be one of the best at photo and video filters, they have quality control issues that do no live up to thier reputation. In my case the 812 filter arrived with a discoloration in the glass. While it was didn't hurt image quality, with the flaw being towards the edge of the filter, I none the less didn't want to find a situation in which the flaw would diminish quality. Seeing as it was not amazon's fault my first e-mail went to Tiffen for a replacement which they said they would gladly do, but only after I send them the filter and they recieve it would they ship my replacement (not an option in my circumstances). Instead Amazon's wonderful customer service shown through again, and within 3 days they had replaced the entire set. The second set arrivided without flaw but since my other two filters were in perfect condition I traded just the 812. I havn't had any other issues and i'm very satisfied with my filters. The only other word of warning would be to that of the circular polorizer. While I recieved 2 that were flawless occassionally I have read in reviews customers have received ones that were assembled backwards making the lens useless. A quick way to check to see if your CP is working correctly is to hold it, thread facing yourself, and look at an LCD monitor or TV and spin it until the picture dissapears(obviously working correctly). I still wouldn't pass up this deal knowing what I do now, chances are everything will show up perfectly but none the less if you're concerned order it before you need it and check everything over carefully. Amazon is always the best for returns and will often ship a replacement the next day with overnight shipping.And a little further insight...
I was recently doing some black and white film photography, and decided to use my 812 warming filter as a protective lens as I was carrying 3 lenses with me. Just thought that I would mention that using this filter will produce a "White" sky in some outdoor photographs. The shots were taken with a gradient blue sky to which the entirety showed up white, even on bracketed sets, that should have shown something in one of the series. While itself was a interesting effect for some shots, it mostly just caused me frustration in the darkroom. I just wanted to add this as fair warning. I discovered this on accident, so I don't know if it applies to all sky conditions as I didn't do a lot B&W sky shots, I might test it using Photoshop later as I see they have the 812s effect built in. Anyways, good luck and have fun photoing.

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Remedies color rendition problems in digital cameras by reflecting most infrared light.

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Cokin A452 Adapter Ring, Series A, 52FD, (A452) Review

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(More customer reviews)I love it. I just bought the Nikon D5000 and wanted to adapt my old filters from my old Minolta lens to the new lens. I went to several local camera stores and electronic stores in the area and was not successful. I'm glad that I was able to purchase it online and adapt all my filters to use w/ my new DSLR camera, it saved me from purchasing new filters.

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Allows the mounting of the A series filter holder to lenses with a 52mm filter mounting thread on the front

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Hoya Pro1 Digital 77mm TWO Multi-Coated Glass Filters Kit with Hoya Pro 1 UV ... Review

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(More customer reviews)Purchased these two filters for a 24-105mm Canon EF 'L' and a 10-22 mm Canon EF-S, both of which render excellent images. Less expensive filters are readily available, but do you really want them on these lenses? I do not, as image quality means too much to sacifice for somethimg as minute as the cost of a good filter. Thus far, these have done their respective jobs well; a later trip to the South Pacific will tell the eventual tale.

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Kit includes: 1) Hoya 77mm PRO1 Digital UV Filter; 2) Hoya 77mm PRO1 Digital Circular PL Polarizer Filter; >>> Both filters include: Hoya USA Warranty. >>> The Hoya Pro 1 Digital Series Ultraviolet UV Filter is a multi-purpose, fine-weather filter that is designed to optimize the photography experience of the digital SLR user. UV filters, which absorb ultraviolet rays that often make outdoor photographs hazy and indistinct, should be constantly fitted to a lens to provide improved clarity and color balance, as well as to provide protection to your lens. >>> The Hoya Pro 1 Digital Series Circular Polarizing (PL) Filter allows you to remove unwanted reflections from non-metallic surfaces such as water and glass, and they also improve color saturation, clarity and contrast. This threaded filter is often used to increase the contrast and saturation in blue skies and white clouds, for example. Hoya's polarizing filters do not affect the overall color balance of a shot, and they will provide protection for your lens while shooting. A polarizer is different than most filters in that it is composed of two pieces of glass, mounted independently inside a round frame so that one can be rotated relative to the other. As it is rotated, it increasingly cuts out glare and haze. With an SLR, you can actually observe this change through the viewfinder. Polarizers reduce glare from water, glass, or any non-metallic surface. You can also use a polarizer filter to darken blue skies. Polarizers come in two versions, linear and circular, and autofocus cameras will perform best with a circular polarizer. >>> Hoya Pro1 filters are optimized for use with digital SLR cameras, but they are also perfect for traditional 35mm SLR applications, including black and white photography.

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Hoya 62mm UV Filter Review

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(More customer reviews)I have several Hoya filters for various lenses. This 86mm UV filter fit perfectly on my new Sigma 150-500mm zoom lens. With such a large surface on the front of the lens I didn't want to take a chance of scratching it or worse. The UV filter
protects the lens and provides added clarity to images. This is a high quality filter with mutliple coatings and a sturdy metal ring. It's worth the money.

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Absorbs the ultraviolet rays which often makes outdoor photographs hazy and indistinct. A multi-purpose fine-weather filter for color as well as black and white films.

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Cokin G250 Neutral Density Graduated Filter Kit for FH-121L-121M-121S Review

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(More customer reviews)Just what was expected. Would recommend the P series even if you don't need them yet as you may get a larger lens in the future.

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ND Gradual Filters: Often it is necessary or desirable to balance the light intensity in one part of a scene with another. This is especially true in situations where you don't have total light control, as in bright contrast landscapes. Exposing for the foreground will produce a washed-out, over-exposed sky while exposing for the sky will leave the foreground dark and under-exposed. Cokin graduated gray ND filters are part clear, part neutral density. They allow the transition to be blended into the scene, often imperceptibly. A ND.6-to-clear, with a two stop differential, will generally compensate the average bright sky-to-foreground situation and is also the most popular density of the series. 121L - 2X Light starts with the same neutral density as 120, but feathers the grey almost from the color edge and more gently graduates to clear. One stop of compensation. 121M - 4X Medium is the same gentle graduation as 121L but with twice in density. Requires 2 stops of compensation. 121S - 8X Soft is twice the density of 121M and the graduation extends to 3/4 of the filter. Requires 3 stops.

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Hoya 77UV 77mm UV Filter Review

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(More customer reviews)I get a lot of glare from this filter. Good price but if you have the money, get a B + W multi-coat.

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Absorbs the ultraviolet rays which often makes outdoor photographs hazy and indistinct. A multi-purpose fine-weather filter for color as well as black and white films.

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Tiffen 52BWFK 52mm Black and White Filter Kit Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a very nice and extremely useful set filters if you want to enhance the black and white photo capabilities of your digital camera. I bought these to use with my Panasonic Lumix FZ7 camera and they're been really great to have. The inclusion of a red filter, green filter and yellow filter in one kit was very handy. Each of them has its important use in black and white photography. If your digital camera give you the possibility of shooting in black and white mode, I highly suggest a set of filters like this. Do some research on the Web to see how they can be used to add zest and definition to photographs and then have a lot of fun experimenting with them.

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This Black and White Imaging Kit is the ultimate for contrast control. Consisting of a Green 13, Yellow 6, Red 25, and 4-Pocket Filter Pouch this kit contains everything you need for spectacular images. Although originally intended for use with black and white film, these filters can also be used as a creative tool in color imaging. Multiple Filter Kits are more economical than individual filter purchases, these multiple filter kits take the guesswork out of choosing a variety of creative filter effects. Pre-packaged assortments, with combinations of Tiffen's most popular filters, provide a range of artistic possibilities for almost every application and budget.

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Digital Concepts 67mm Video Filter Kit with UV Protection, Polarizer, & Fluorescent Daylight Filters and Filter Carrying Case Review

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(More customer reviews)Ordered this inexpensive filter kit to play with before investing in some better ones. The box that I received was labeled "Crystal Optics Limited Edition Digital camera/video 3-piece filter kit" This is totally different from the product listed on Amazon.
Upon opening the package, the filters don't look anything like what is pictured. They are actually black (not silver as in the product pictures) The seller needs to correct this so that buyers know what they are getting. They are un-coated despite the fact that it says "multi coated" on the box. The CPL and UV filters are glass, while the fluorescent daylight filter is plastic garbage. Build quality is so-so, I really just wanted the CPL to play with and it does a decent job, not as much polarization as other more expensive ones but it was cheap so no complaints. Just annoyed that the product I ordered was not what I actually got and it's not worth my time to send them back.

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This is a 67 mm Video filter kit with UV Protection, Polarizer, and Fluorescent Daylight filters. This kit also includes a filter carrying case.

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