The intensity of the diffusion or “mist” effect is identified by a number assigned by a filter’s manufacturer, and everyone’s naming convention is a little different. Moment CineBloom filters come in 10% and 20%. Tiffen uses fractions—1/8th, 1/4th—and even whole numbers like “2.” I was using it with an iPhone, so it wasn’t just a phone anymore. I often shoot from the hip without having people notice and I can often get away with it. But, with the filter, people tend to look, which is different. But I must also say, this only happens in certain scenarios. For example, landscape photographers heavily rely on various filters, while street and portrait photographers rarely get to use them. Since digital photography is all about the quality and intensity of light, lens filters are often necessary to modify the light before it enters the lens. Many photographers think that some of the built-in tools in Lightroom and Photoshop can simulate filter behavior, making filters redundant in the digital age. Some filters, in fact, can never be simulated in software and some actually help in getting even better results during post-processing. In this article, let's talk about filters and discuss all the different types of lens filters available, what they do, when, and how to use them. Features to Look For in Lens Filters UV/Clear/Haze Filter

Still, the most common use for these filters is to capture that dreamy, hazy, "golden-age Hollywood look" with blooming highlights, lifted contrast and even more charismatic bokeh. The Moment Diffusion filter employs fine white nanoparticles, but it doesn’t feature any coatings. As a result, you achieve a soft mist filter effect with an added haze from the way light interacts with the filter. The light hits the filter, causing additional ghosting and flare, which then interacts with the nanoparticles to create a more organic, classic feel. Based on my experiment, you’ll get a matte look on film during the day and the bloom effects when you’re shooting at night. Here are some Kodak Vision3 500T film photo samples shot at night with a Cinebloom filter attached. Always go for the available light and you’ll get those bloom-on film cameras. It’s just my own opinion and experimenting with the diffusion filter on film cameras. It’s all about trial and error. You can give it a try and the results can be different. One Filter for All Lenses? How does It work? Photo credit: Extra Ordinary

Cinebloom Samples

Reduces the amount of light entering the lens, thus decreasing the camera shutter speed for your images. Useful for situations where motion blur needs to be created (rivers, waterfalls, moving people) or large apertures must be used with flash to avoid overexposure. Hard-Edge Graduated Neutral Density (GND) When using a diffusion filter on film cameras, the film results can be different compared to shooting with digital cameras. The dreamy effects are subtle when used on film cameras. You’ll less likely to get dreamy effects on film cameras if didn’t expose your film properly or have bad lighting around you. This diffusion effect also pays dividends in portraiture, as it can subtly soften subjects’ skin, smoothing out wrinkles and blemishes that you may otherwise have to smooth out in post-production. As you can see in the image below, pores get smoothed out and small imperfections become less noticeable and should be easier to remove in post-production with the softer, more even skin tone to sample from when using cloning tools or Magic Wand-like tools.

It’s summer and it’s hot. I live in Arizona, so when I say it’s hot, I mean that it feels like someone opened an oven door! Nobody wants to be outside during the day right now, so (like vampires) everyone comes out at night. Not that it’s all that much cooler at dusk—it’s still triple digits—but at least it’s more bearable. While it’s easy to look at the negative side of things, the positive aspect to the excessive heat is that opportunities for night photography are plentiful. Filters out polarized light, dramatically reducing reflections, enhancing colors, and increasing the contrast. Can be used for any type of photography. Polarizing filters are typically circular, allowing for easy control of the effect of polarization. ND Filters The build quality of the Moment filters is top-notch and on par with Tiffen filters. Additionally, the red ring design adds a cool look, and the bright color makes it easy to spot when the filter is attached to your lens. I love the great stories that I’m reading— your Fuji X Weekly moments! For example, @xisperience shared in his post: A few days ago I took my Fujifilm X-T5 to downtown Tempe for some after-dark photography. Attached to the camera was a Meike 35mm f/1.7 lens, and I had a 5% CineBloom diffusion filter screwed onto it. I like the Meike lens for its vintage-like character. I chose the 5% CineBloom because its effect is subtle. While the 10% or 20% might have been more appropriate for a couple of the Film Simulation Recipes, overall I appreciate what the 5% CineBloom does to the photographs, which is not much yet oftentimes just enough.

The 5%: This is everyone's favorite filter, never to leave the lens. Subtle enough for every scene or image but soft enough to remove that harsh digital clarity.

The reverse GND is a specialized filter used by landscape photographers when shooting against the sun while it is getting close to the horizon. While a regular GND filter gradually transitions from dark to clear towards the center, reverse GND filter transitions from dark to less dark from the center to the edge. Color Filter With the ‘what’ and ‘how’ out of the way, let’s dig into the ‘why?’ That is, why would you want to use a filter just to soften the image of the (likely expensive) lens you’re putting it on (or behind)? As with most decisions in the world of photography, it comes down to creative choices and personal preference. If you look at the front of your lens you will see various numbers. The 27mm and f2.8 you already know about (the focal length and widest aperture). The remaining number (39) is the size of the filter thread (nb you will typically find this written inside the lens cap as well). So, you're looking for a filter with a 39mm filter thread. To be honest you may struggle as this is much smaller than most lenses. I don't know the particular filter you mention. But there are plenty of other filters that create a similar effect. You'll just need to search a bit.

Can I Use Moment Cinebloom For Film Photography?

Protects the front element of a lens from dust, dirt, moisture, and potential scratches. High-quality UV filters can be permanently mounted on lenses with a minimum impact on image quality. Polarizing Filter Diffusion filters work well when shooting videos including travel videos, music videos, vlogs and so on. As a Fujifilm shooter, I have been using the filter for shooting short video clips for my film projects and Fujifilm SOOC recipes are the Tokyo Dream recipe. You can find a few film simulation recipes that use the diffusion filter. You may be wondering — So, what exactly makes filters so useful? It actually depends on the type of photography or filmmaking projects you do. Why do you use your sunglasses? They help you see better in bright light, prevent harmful UV rays/wind/stains in your eyes, and minimize glare, as well as other benefits. Filters can also be used to minimize reflections, shield the lenses from possible harm, reduce the quantity of light that reaches the lens in its entirety, and even improve color. In fact, if filters are not used properly, filters may harm photographs. The sunglasses in a dark room were a good comparison. So you need to know not only what filters to use but also how to use and under what circumstances. There are many different types of filters – from cheap UV filters to very expensive multi-hundred dollar filters, which make it difficult to choose the right filter type.