Filters and Accessories

Filters and Accessories are crystal clear or semi-transparent optical components which change the properties of the light rays entering a camera, in order to improve the quality of the captured images. They have considerable impact on the color, intensity of light, contrast, sharpness and highlight flare, either singly or in diverse combinations. Actually, they absorb the excess light entering the lens, thereby offering the optimum brightness to the captured images.

Most of the camera filters behave quite predictably, which makes it easier to understand their specific properties. They are simultaneously used both in cases of film and video imaging, with superior picture qualities having controlled light effects. To reduce and get rid of the effects of ultra-violet rays, special Ultraviolet Filters are available in the market, which block the entrance of the harmful ultra-violet lights to a large extent.

The main function of a camera Filter is to protect the delicate and costly lens. They also facilitate the correcting the captured images to offer them more accuracy and additional visual effects. Mostly found in SLR cameras, these filters often have little operations other than defending the lenses.

Other types of Filters and Accessories are listed below:

Polarizing Filters

Effects Filters

Infrared Filters

Correction Filters

Contrast Filters

Color temperature Filters

Fluorescent Filters

Neutral Density Filters

Here are some more Filters and Accessories:

Standard Filters -

Enhancing & Intensifier

Contrast

Underwater Filters

Fluorescent

Close Up Lenses

Black and White

UV, Haze, Protection and Clear

Skylight

Color Conversion

Infrared

Ambico

Kits

Cokin

Polarizer

Neutral Density

Color Compensating

Filters with Special Effects -

Multi Image and Multi Exposure

Graduated, Dual Color, Tricolor and Half Color

Spot

Special Color Effects

Star Effects and Spectral Effects

Soft Effects and Pro Mist

Filters displaying other special effects –

Gelatin Filter Holders or Adapters

Filter Wallets and Cases

Accessories

Filter Holders and Adapters

Filter Systems -

Rectangular Filter Systems, Vignetters and Shades

Round Threaded, Bayonet and Series Filters

Square and Rectangular Filters

Filter Accessories -

Step Down Rings

Filter Files, Wallets and Cases

Step Up Rings

Series Adapter Rings

Other Filter Accessories

Modern Filters and Accessories are highly updated equipments, which bestows high quality on the images taken. Their real purpose is to offer exact light to a picture, which has altogether a different appeal on the inner senses of the audience.