Filters

Filters for photography and video production

Filters are one of the most important accessories for photographers. They allow you to control the light entering your camera's sensor, reduce reflections or protect your lens. Typically mounted in front of the lens, filters offer a quick and high-quality way to adjust the exposure and colours of your image without post-processing.

Choose the right filter size

Each lens has its own filter thread, which determines the size of the filters that will fit. The size is given in millimetres (e.g. Ø67 mm) and can be found on the edge of the lens or in the technical data. Filter sizes generally range from 37 to 105 mm. If necessary, you can use spiral transformer rings with filters of different sizes, but remember that reduction rings can cause the edges of the image to be skewed.

Most common types of filters

Grey filter (ND)

Grey filters (ND filters) reduce the amount of light entering the cell. They allow you to use a longer exposure time in bright light or a wider aperture without overexposure. For example, this makes flowing water look soft and blurs movement beautifully. Grey filters are available in different intensities (ND2-ND32000) and adjustable variable ND -models, where the amount of light can be adjusted continuously.

Polarisation filter (CPL)

Rotary polarising filter (CPL) increases image contrast and reduces reflections. Landscape photographers will particularly benefit: skies will appear deeper, colours will be richer and light reflected from water or glass surfaces will be reduced. A polarising filter usually reduces the light by about 1 to 2 gaps and its effect can be adjusted by rotating the filter.

Protective filter

Protective filter is a simple and inexpensive way to protect the front element of the lens from dust, scratches and dents. If you don't use other filters, it's always a good idea to keep the protective filter in the lens - it acts as a cheap “safety glass” in front of your precious optics.

Filters for different uses

Filter elements are used not only in lenses but also in, for example. on drones and video cameras. With the right filter, you can effectively control light in any shooting situation - be it landscape, portraiture, video production or long exposure experiments. Fotomonza has filters for all your needs: grayscale filters, polarising filters, clear filters and filters for protection. We keep the most common sizes and models in stock, and deliver them quickly directly to your home or studio. If you need help choosing the right filter for you, please contact us via chat, email [email protected] or by phone 05 375 3220 - we are happy to help!