Filters Queries again

[roy2978]

Hi guys,

Need help again....wonder which kind of red filter is best for B&W indoor candid shot?

 

[ckiang]

Originally posted by roy2978
Hi guys,

Need help again....wonder which kind of red filter is best for B&W indoor candid shot?

Why use red filter anyway? Indoors you are already fighting for light levels, so use no filters. You'll get a better shutter speed for those candid moments.

Regards
CK

 

[roy2978]

oh so its fine to go w/o any filter lah.... wat if there happens to be any outdoor shoots,,,, then how?

 

[ckiang]

Originally posted by roy2978
oh so its fine to go w/o any filter lah.... wat if there happens to be any outdoor shoots,,,, then how?

Technically you can shoot B&W outdoors without any filters. You use filters to enhance contrast/tonality, e.g. orange/red will darken the sky and foliage, yellow/green will slightly darken the sky and lighten foliage, etc.

Regards
CK

 

[roy2978]

oh oki thks for the advice... will definitely put it in gd use.