g4m3rof1337

I'm looking to get a filter for my camera lens, not exactly sure what information you need, but I have a 14-42mm lens and a 40-150mm. I'm looking for filters that will improve the overall quality of the photos.




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4NGU$

we could do with the diameter of your lens screw mount

for example the canon 18-55 mm lens has a 58mm diameter
it should be written on the front of the lens by the glass next to the symbol of an o with a \ through it

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4NGU$

http://images.google.com/images?um=1...=Search+Images

polarising filters are ok for blue sky and reflection reduction


there's no one filter that will improve the quality of your images each filter has its own job and needs to be used for the right situation
or effect look up hoya or hama (filter brands) and see what they have to say, and see what filter gives you what your looking for

http://www.hoyafilter.com/

http://www.hama.co.uk/specials/filter/index.hsp

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g4m3rof1337

Don't they make filters that make the pictures standout more?

Like what did you use/do for the pictures you posted in the Picture thread?
http://www.computerforum.com/1121914-post2394.html

Also, here is my camera, with the two lenses, http://www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_se...p?product=1294



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4NGU$

yeah you need a 58mm filter

i was only using a graduated nd filter to bring the sky in and over exposing you also have to find the right settings on your camera to make the colours more vibrant

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scooter

What camera do you have and what brand lens;

g4m3rof1337

Ah, alright, what kind of settings are you talking about?


That's at 4NGU$, right?

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4NGU$

i think it was at you but
you did already put that about 2 posts up, so yeah lol

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g4m3rof1337

Hm, alright.

Anyways, is there a site/tutorial that can help me find the right settings?


And do I even need a filter? Ultimately, I would like one if it would make the picture look almost like an HDR, where everything is vibrant, but with one picture.




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vroom_skies

Well honestly if you don't need the filter for special needs (ND/ GND or CP, etc) then I really wouldn't recommend using one. However in terms of cheaper lenses it's not so bad, but if you threw down a lot of money on some nice glass, why would you negate all that just to throw another element on top which is of lesser quality?

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