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Originally Posted by masraum
You probably understood this, but the color cast was actually part of the goal of the photo. I suspect an image from just 5-10 mins earlier would have been even better (more of the golden glow that you get at dawn and dusk, that's why they call it the "golden hour")
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Yep, just illustrating that removing (or adding) color cast when applicable/desired is done much easier/faster via post-processing these days, as opposed to attaching/detaching physical lens filters. I exaggerated the pic a bit as monitors vary. Also, as you mention, the quality of filter optics is another consideration, which usually aligns with cost. A myriad of quality lens filters can add up to a pretty penny. I remember a single B+W circular polarizer I purchased many moons ago being well over $200.
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Originally Posted by masraum
...it's easier to get exactly the affect that you're looking for that way than being stuck with a few bits of hardware.
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Exactly.
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Originally Posted by masraum
I know my dad always had the straight UV filters or whatever they were called screwed to the front of his lenses with the goal being to protect the optics from dust, scratches, etc.... I have read that the problem with that is that most folks will buy cheap versions of those, and screwing a cheap filter to the front of an expensive lens is more likely to hurt the quality of the photo than protect the lens.
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Totally. It makes no sense to put a cheapo UV filter on any quality lens. When I was more "in the game" eons ago, I only used B+W UV filters on all my lenses, and noticed zero differences in sharpness/distortion/aberration on enlargements. The only vignetting issue I ever had was from using filters on zoom lenses at their max wide setting. However, that is more a function of the lens design than any quality issue with a filter. It's the same phenomenon you get with a lens hood.
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Originally Posted by masraum
I also have a circular polarizing filter, it's good for glass and water and certain reflective surfaces. I have had, and my dad had some star filters 4 and 6 point, I think the 4 point was adjustable. Then there are the filters for making the sky darker or for using with infrared photography to enhance the sky color. I once had a soft focus filter, but didn't much care for the results that I got with it and didn't really know what I was doing with it anyway.
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Yup, BTDT (back in the 35mm days). I had all sorts of filters, most of which were rarely used. These days, PS basically replaces your filter pouch.
