What is a Glow Filter and Why have I been using it so much recently?
Glow filters (aka black mist or bloom filters) are nothing new in photography yet I feel like I don’t see them talked about very much in the space of nature photography. I suspect this is likely because the majority of people in that space are very technical and want to capture images in the flattest, purest ways possible. I must admit it feels a little wrong to put something in front of my lens that, for all intents and purposes, slightly reduces the sharpness and “pure” quality of the images I’m capturing.
Is that such a bad thing though in today’s world of pristine images?
Canon vs Nikon vs Fujifilm vs Hasselblad
In a recent video I decided to do something really stupid and try to take the same image on 5 different cameras at once. The idea was just to see the differences in things like sensor size, color science, and nuances between camera manufacturers. It’s absolutely not a scientific test and certainly one filled with more real world results rather than charts.
If you’re here to pixel peep and simply want to know which camera takes the absolute most pristine and highest resolution images, I’ll save your time - it is the Hasselblad X2D.
Wine Country Camera Filter System Review
(I don’t use this system anymore) I spent years getting away without using a filter system. I watched videos where photographers wouldn’t leave home without them and others who said modern technology makes them unnecessary. I told myself I can get by with just my circular polarizer and honestly I did. So why did I decide to invest into a filter system if I was getting by without one? The answer is versatility, ease of use, and the usability of graduated filters (we’ll get to that one later).