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Question: Can someone please explain what Photographic filter is!?
Like Polarizes and such, I've seen what they can do, but what do they actually change!?Www@QuestionHome@Com


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They change the direction the light will be coming from as it enters the lens!. Think of polarizers as mini-blinds, allowing light to come in from only one plane!. Light from other angles will be blocked by the blinds!. Www@QuestionHome@Com

Hi,

Well, Filters in photography can be classified according to their use:

Clear and ultraviolet
Color correction, also called "color conversion" or "white balance correction"
Color separation, also called Color Subtraction
Contrast enhancement
Infrared
Neutral Density, including the Graduated ND filter and Solar filter
Polarizing
Special Effects of various kinds, including
Graduated color, called color grads
Cross screen and Star diffractors
Diffusion and contrast reduction
Sepia tone
Spot
Close-up or macro diopters, and split diopters or split focus

I would advice you to visit this useful web site:

http://en!.wikipedia!.org/wiki/Photographi!.!.!.

you will have deep idea about all photographic filters !.!.

best wishes,Www@QuestionHome@Com