Tag Archives: color Photo Tip ~ 3 Filters You Don’t Need Photo Tip ~ 3 Filters You Don’t Need I’m asked often, “what filters should I use?” Not trying to be a wise guy, I have to answer that question with a question. What are you shooting and what do you want the filter to do? Many times... 
BRILLIANT! Finally someone who tells it like it is… And hates sticky plastic sofa covers! Thanks for backing me up! 
LOL, glad you approve. Now for the UV filter lovers to comment. LOL 
Way to go Kent! I have “discussions” with other photography enthusiasts about UV filters all of the time. Get insurance and a lens hood.
Thanks Kim! 
Kent, why don’t you tell us how you really feel, lol! OMG, you are so funny. I love it! Now, to go take that UV filter of my lens and find my lens hood… ps. Run Luna, run!!!!
See, I knew I was going to offend a UV filter user. Sorry. I hope the information and logic makes sense. And yes, we’re developing a new hybrid (gas/horse) powered vehicle in our laboratory here now. LOL
I was kidding with you; you could never offend me Kent
LOL. You made my day. Thanks! 
That is hilarious, I’m glad I learned about such things long ago. 
Good points. I completely agree with your rant about UV, color and goofy special effects filters. They are a thing of the past when using digital processing. One thing I have never seen recreated properly in Photoshop however, no matter how close some of my geekiest friends have come, is the exact same quality of image that you got with infrared film and an infrared filter. That is a bit of a past technology that just is not well represented in the digital realm. However, another topic entirely. I really wrote to add a few words in support of the clear filters. A good quality clear filter (b+w for example, which are not cheap!) is very important for location/sports photography. I take my camera hiking and skiing in the mountains and love to photograph action sports with dirt, snow, rain etc. flying around. I often use a backpack to store my camera (because on a multi-day trek I am not going to carry a special camera bag too) and need easy access, so I often keep it wrapped in a thick studio cloth “taco shell” to protect it, and the lens cap will not necessarily be on it either. I often change lenses on the fly in very rocky or windy areas. In general, I grew up as a photojournalist and as a result I am rather abusive to my equipment (which is why I buy sturdy stuff – high end Canon EOS with all metal bodies which never let me down). But no matter what, lens glass is not sturdy. I have accidentally had my lens slide onto a granite rock face while changing lenses and was left with a nice gash on my b+w filter a few years ago. Cost around €90 to replace but saved me the price of a new 70-200mm L series lens. Even without such unhappy accidents my filters esp. on my wide angles do get little micro scratches on them over time. I go by the old press photographer’s rule that when you are around action, a lens cap is pointless – always be ready to shoot. I use lens hoods, but on a wide angle a hood is just not very protective and the glass protrudes more. So, for all of that, I prefer to change a b+w clear filter once a year rather than to buy a new L series lens if something bad happens, but hey that is just me and my crackling avocado sofa you are hearing. That said, for the moment I have been keeping a filter off of my new 100mm macro “L” lens, as the lens hood is huge and sturdy … but it is making me nervous. I have so far not taken it hiking on a multi-day trip and if I do, it will get a filter beforehand if only for the duration of the trip.
I completely agree with you about the infrared sudo effects in photoshop. They simply do not capture the IR light like it appears in the field. BTW, all my IR work is with converted DSLRs that only ‘see’ IR light. And yes, I understand the clear filter use. It is a balance between peace of mind and quality. I can especially understand if you’ve had an experience like yours where the filter actually saved the lens. All that being said, it still must be realized that the filter does diminish the overall quality of any lens. Thanks for adding your comment. Happy shooting.   Adobe Color Lava Tutorial for Photoshop and iPad Adobe Color Lava Tutorial for Photoshop and iPad As you recall, we’ve reviewed Adobe’s Eazel and Nav iPad apps which work in cooperation with Photoshop on the desktop. Now we’ll take a look at Color Lava. The Adobe Color Lava App for iPad integrates with Photoshop allowing... by Kent Weakley show 1 comment 
How Cool is that?!! I’m going to check that out for sure! Thanks for the demo.  Add Custom Art to Your Photoshop Files ~ Adobe Eazel App iPad Add Custom Art to Your Photoshop Files ~ Adobe Eazel App iPad iPad Users View Here The Adobe Eazel App makes it simple to make an organic artistic creation and then import it directly to its own layer in Photoshop. This technique can... by Kent Weakley no comments by Kent Weakley show 6 comments 
Ahhhh the COLOR! Love the light in this
It’s simply our Christmas tree. I explain in detail how to get this look and much more in my Night Photography eClass. Join us, you’ll love it, that’s a guarantee. 
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Love the night shots. It is a winter wonderland where I live. Also that time of the year for northern lights photos. Considering joining but having issues with my camera. My 8mp Canon Rebel has been through the ringer. It works off and on but isn’t reliable anymore. Should I update to a new Canon or go Nikon? Any suggestions? Self-cleaning is an option I would like since I have dust on my sensor and have to touch up photos. Please give me input! Thanks….Kris in Northern BC, Canada
Good questions. If you only have one or two lenses, then switching brands is more possible. The true investment in photography are the lenses and since these are not interchangeable between brands, this is why most people stay with a brand. Go to a retailer and play with the various cameras, bring a memory card and test the images. Don’t buy anything then, do your homework and you will make the right decision. 
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