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What are the pros and cons of using filters in post-processing versus in-camera?

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Filters are tools that can enhance or alter the appearance of your photos by affecting the light, colors, contrast, or sharpness of the image. You can use filters in two ways: in-camera or in post-processing. In-camera filters are physical accessories that you attach to your lens or camera body, while post-processing filters are digital effects that you apply to your photos using software or apps. Both methods have their pros and cons, depending on your goals, preferences, and budget. In this article, we will compare the advantages and disadvantages of using filters in-camera versus in post-processing.

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In-camera filters offer immediate visual feedback, allowing you to adjust settings on the spot. This hands-on approach ensures precise control and saves time on post-editing.### *Flexible editing options:Post-processing filters provide a vast array of effects and adjustments. They allow you to easily correct flaws and experiment with different styles without risking your original photo quality.

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1 In-camera filters

In-camera filters can give you more creative control and accuracy over the final result of your photo. You can see the effect of the filter in real time, and adjust your settings accordingly. Some filters, such as polarizers, neutral density, or graduated filters, can create effects that are difficult or impossible to replicate in post-processing. For example, a polarizer can reduce reflections and glare, a neutral density filter can allow you to use longer shutter speeds or wider apertures, and a graduated filter can balance the exposure of the sky and the foreground. In-camera filters can also save you time and storage space, as you don't need to edit your photos later.

However, in-camera filters also have some drawbacks. They can be expensive, bulky, and fragile, especially if you have multiple lenses with different filter sizes. You also need to carry them with you and change them according to the lighting conditions and the scene. Some filters can degrade the image quality, introduce color casts, vignetting, or flare, or interfere with the autofocus or metering system of your camera. Moreover, some filters are not compatible with certain lenses or cameras, such as ultra-wide-angle lenses or mirrorless cameras.

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Paul Burd
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I always leave a UV filter on each lens, mostly for protection. I sometimes use polarizing filters to cut glare and add drama to the image. I rarely use any other filters in-camera since color casts that used to be endemic to specific film emulsions are not a problem with digital. If you are shooting toward the sun or shooting at night, remove the filters since the lights will reflect from the lens onto the back side of the filter, showing up as bright spots or orbs in other parts of the image.

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2 Post-processing filters

Post-processing filters can offer you more flexibility and variety in editing your photos. You can choose from a wide range of filters, presets, or plugins that can suit your style, mood, or theme. You can also adjust the intensity, opacity, or blending mode of the filters, and apply them to specific areas or layers of your photo. Post-processing filters can help you correct some flaws, such as exposure, white balance, noise, or distortion, or enhance some features, such as contrast, saturation, or sharpness. Post-processing filters can also allow you to experiment and learn new techniques without risking your original photos.

However, post-processing filters also have some limitations. They can be time-consuming, tedious, or complex, depending on your skill level and the software or app you use. You also need to have a good computer or device, and enough storage space and backup for your photos. Some filters can look unnatural, overdone, or inconsistent, especially if you apply them to different photos or formats. Some filters can also degrade the image quality, introduce artifacts, or lose details, especially if you use low-resolution or compressed photos.

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Peter Meitzler, M.S.

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Sometimes you need neutral density filters for certain desired lighting effects, certainly for film and maybe less so with digital; on the other hand, there is less time spent manipulating the image file if you do the work in camera with filters? I use neutral filters all the time with certain lenses on my digital camera.

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3 How to choose

There is no definitive answer to whether you should use filters in-camera or in post-processing. It depends on your personal preference, your budget, your equipment, and your purpose. Some photographers prefer to use both methods, depending on the situation and the effect they want to achieve. Some photographers prefer to use only one method, either to simplify their workflow or to challenge their creativity. Some photographers prefer to use no filters at all, and rely on their skills and vision to capture the best possible photo.

The best way to decide is to try both methods and see what works for you. You can compare the results, the costs, and the benefits of using filters in-camera or in post-processing. You can also learn from other photographers who use filters, and see how they use them to enhance their photos. Ultimately, the choice is yours, and you should use filters as a means to express your artistic vision, not as a crutch or a gimmick.

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4 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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Gillian Duffy

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Even in the age of smart phone camera, a lot of value is still placed on analogue and traditional skills such as dark room photography, photo lithography, photographic silk screen using light sensitive emulsion and Victorian techniques such as daguerreotypes because they help photography student understand the art, science and history of photography. The best photographers are story tellers and how you capture and edit your chosen subject matter is all part of a well crafted piece of conceptual art.

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Gillian Duffy

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I learned at art school - the process of making art is integral to the value of the final product. Often the artistic process is recorded in sketch books or reflective journals. How a product is made gives it meaning and value. For example, in- camera filters used by nature photographers and mountaineers; who are thinking on their feet, responding to the environment and weather conditions in real time is usually considered more authentic and higher in merit than someone whose corrected photos or used tricks and enhancement to make it look like they've been there. The extreme of this is deep fakes which can provoke shock and philosophical discussion. So post production can be valuable too.

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