topic Re: Lenses and filters in Camera Accessories

EOS 90D Filter recommendations for 18-55mm and 18-35mm lenses

dcreme — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 14:26:34 GMT

Hello hive of knowledge. I have the canon 90D with the accompanying 18-55mm and 18-35mm lenses. I am a complete amateur when it comes to photography so please excuse what may sound like silly questions.

I use the camera to photograph oil paintings and reference images for my art. I have real problems with glare and photographing dark areas in the paintings. I use 3000-6000 kelvin lights with two softbox lights at 45 degree angles. Any advice on which filters might fix this? I thought a polarizing filter but I want to keep the original colours true. Also I am planning a photoshoot with dancers and therefore a lots of movement. It will be in a studio with studio lighting (soft boxes) and white background, Any advice for camera setting to get the best results?

Any advice will be gratefully accepted.

Re: Lenses and filters

jrhoffman75 — Sun, 15 Dec 2024 12:24:16 GMT

@dcreme wrote:

Hello hive of knowledge. I have the canon 90D with the accompanying 18-55mm and 18-35mm lenses. I am a complete amateur when it comes to photography so please excuse what may sound like silly questions.

I use the camera to photograph oil paintings and reference images for my art. I have real problems with glare and photographing dark areas in the paintings. I use 3000-6000 kelvin lights with two softbox lights at 45 degree angles. Any advice on which filters might fix this? I thought a polarizing filter but I want to keep the original colours true. Also I am planning a photoshoot with dancers and therefore a lots of movement. It will be in a studio with studio lighting (soft boxes) and white background, Any advice for camera setting to get the best results?

Any advice will be gratefully accepted.

A quality polarizing filter should allow you to remove glare without impacting color fidelity. Since true color is important for your use I recommend that the first image you take in a session include a gray card or color checker chart that you can use to adjust white balance when you process your images.

Re: Lenses and filters

dcreme — Sun, 15 Dec 2024 12:58:17 GMT

Hi John, that’s for the tips. Any suggestion for which filter in particular?

Re: Lenses and filters

dcreme — Sun, 15 Dec 2024 12:58:41 GMT

*thanks for tips..

Re: Lenses and filters

jrhoffman75 — Sun, 15 Dec 2024 13:59:48 GMT

Breakthrough and B+W are two quality brands.

Re: Lenses and filters

normadel — Sun, 15 Dec 2024 17:39:54 GMT

Be sure to get a CIRCULAR polarizer, not an old-style linear polarizer. This refers to the orientation of the polarizing line pattern, not the shape of the filter.

Using a polarizer can be awkward if the lens has a front element that rotates when focusing........you need to be focused before adjusting the polarizer.