Uses of Filters in Photography
Filters in photography can be classified according to their use:
- Clear and ultraviolet
- Color correction
- Color conversion (or light balance)
- Color separation, also called color subtraction
- Contrast enhancement
- Infrared
- Neutral density, including the graduated neutral density 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
- Spot
- Close-up or macro diopters, and split diopters or split focus
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