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**ak_powder_monkey** · 03-13-2005, 03:48 AM

So I found a random filter and have no I dea whatw it is. Its slightly amber and fits my camera. Anybody got any clue what it is? I'm thinking polorized (need to actully test with another polorized lens) any other ideas or is it just a slightly amber filter?

**jonski** · 03-13-2005, 08:17 AM

sepia tone?

**Mulletizer** · 03-13-2005, 08:29 AM

It could be for adding contrast when shooting B&W. A red filter will add much more contrast but a yellow will have a similar effect but to a lesser extent. Yellow = good for bringing out contrast in snow or clouds. Red = good for creating harsh contrast (more for artistic effects, I guess). Someone else here prolly knows better than me though.

**snocat** · 03-13-2005, 03:34 PM

If it's amber it's most likely an 81 series, probably 81A or B. Takes out the blue cast on overcast days, or just warms up the look of the photo slightly. Polarizers are neutral gray and just cut out some reflective light without affecting the color balance.

**summit** · 03-14-2005, 03:34 AM

Doubt its a polarizer. Most liekly what hte others said. If ylou want to test if it is a polarizer: point at sky, rotate. You'll see it change.

**ak_powder_monkey** · 03-14-2005, 08:04 PM

ruled out the polarizer it doesn't cut out when rotated against another polorizing filter (sunglasses) by light amber I mean almost clear but not quite. I guess I'll just have to shoot some stuff with it and see

**bad_roo** · 03-15-2005, 07:04 AM

Here's an idea. How about NOT shooting some stuff with it and using photoshop or paint shop pro to apply the filter effect afterwards? That way you retain an unfiltered original shot.