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A guide to using filters to their maximum potential

  • Neutral Density Filters (ND)
    • What is a neutral density filter (ND)?
    • How strong is my ND filter?
    • What strength of ND filter should I use?
    • How do I calculate the correct shutter speed using an ND filter?
    • Minimising ‘light leak’?
  • Graduated Neutral Density Filters (GND)
    • What is a graduated neutral density filter (GND)?
    • How strong is my GND?
    • What are the different types of GND and when should I use them?
    • What strength of GND should I use?
  • Tips for using your ND and GND filters effectively
  • Circular Polarising Filter (CPL)
    • What is a circular polarising filter (CPL)?
    • How do I use a CPL effectively?
  • Natural Night Filter
    • What is the ‘Natural Night’ filter?
    • How do I use the Natural Night filter effectively?
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A guide to using filters to their maximum potential

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Using filters can be daunting when first starting out. We have created this guide to walk you through how to get the best out of your filters with everything you need to know to get started.

Articles

  • Neutral Density Filters (ND)
    • What is a neutral density filter (ND)?
    • How strong is my ND filter?
    • What strength of ND filter should I use?
    • How do I calculate the correct shutter speed using an ND filter?
    • Minimising ‘light leak’?
  • Graduated Neutral Density Filters (GND)
    • What is a graduated neutral density filter (GND)?
    • How strong is my GND?
    • What are the different types of GND and when should I use them?
    • What strength of GND should I use?
  • Tips for using your ND and GND filters effectively
  • Circular Polarising Filter (CPL)
    • What is a circular polarising filter (CPL)?
    • How do I use a CPL effectively?
  • Natural Night Filter
    • What is the ‘Natural Night’ filter?
    • How do I use the Natural Night filter effectively?
Updated on September 25, 2019
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