Wolfe's Descriptions of Filters

Filter Descriptions
	Black & White Filters

Popular filter for use with black and white films to render grey tones most nearly as the eye perceives they should be and add slight contrast to scenic pictures. Creates an overall yellow tint when used with color films.

With Filter

Filter Factor 1
Exposure Factor 0 stop

Without Filter

For use with black and white films to render grey tones nearly as the eye perceives them plus adds contrast to scenic pictures, especially in darkening skies. Creates an overall orange tint when used with color films.

With Filter

Filter Factor 1
Exposure Factor 0 stop

Without Filter

Red filter provides high contrast and dramatic scenic effects with black and white films. Skies are often rendered very dark with intense, white clouds. Creates an overall red tint when used with color films.

With Filter

Filter Factor 8
Exposure Factor 3 stop

Without Filter

Lightens foliage in black and white photography. This filter is often used for black and white portraiture to give soft skin tones and reduce skin blemishes. Creates an overall green tint when used with color films.

With Filter

Filter Factor 4
Exposure Factor 2 stop

Without Filter

Color Filter Collection

Allows the use of daylight film with 3200°K photoflood lamps. Saves changing films or keeping separate films for daylight and photoflood applications. Reduces orange cast or pictures taken in ordinary room lighting.

With Filter

Filter Factor 2.4
Exposure Factor 1.3 stop

Without Filter

Allows the use of daylight film with 3400°K photoflood lamps. Saves changing films or keeping separate films for daylight and photoflood applications.

With Filter

Filter Factor 2
Exposure Factor 1 stop

Without Filter

Decreases color temperature or to "warm up" colors. Used for correcting the bluish-grey cast created by an overcast day or open shade.

With Filter

Filter Factor 1.4
Exposure Factor 1/2 stop

Without Filter

Slightly increases the color temperature for a cooler (more blue) tone. Most effective when used to "cool off" early morning or late afternoon sun.

With Filter

Filter Factor 1.3
Exposure Factor 1/3 stop

Without Filter

Adjusts tungsten balanced film so it can be used in daylight. This filter decreases the color temperature 5500°K for use with type B films.

With Filter

Filter Factor 2.1
Exposure Factor 1 stop

Without Filter

Corrects the slight greenish cast given by daylight type fluorescent lamps.

With Filter

Filter Factor 2
Exposure Factor 1 stop

Without Filter

Polarizing Filters

Eliminates reflections from non-metallic surfaces as water or glass and darkens blue skies. A circular polarizer filter is specially designed to maintain proper camera operations with autofocus and contemporary metering systems.

With Filter

Filter Factor 3-4
Exposure Factor 1.5-2 stop

Without Filter

Popular filter for reducing or eliminating reflections from nonmetallic surfaces and darkening skies to accentuate clouds. The standard polarizer is for use on older non-autofocus cameras with averaging TTL metering or without meter.

With Filter

Filter Factor 3-4
Exposure Factor 1.5-2 stop

Without Filter

Reduces or eliminates reflections from nonmetallic surfaces and darkens blue skies. The circular polarizer filter has a thinner casing (5mm) to reduce the potential for vignetting when used with ultra wide angle lenses. Circular polarizers are designed for use with autofocus and contemporary metering systems.

With Filter

Filter Factor 3-4
Exposure Factor 1.5-2 stop

Without Filter

Special Effect Filters

Decreases the amount of light entering the camera lens for these reasons:
1. Adjust film speed. 2. Decrease shutter speed for special effects. 3. Decrease depth of field.

With Filter

Filter Factor 2
Exposure Factor 1 stop

Without Filter

Decreases the amount of light entering the camera lens for these reasons:
1. Adjust film speed. 2. Decrease shutter speed for special effects. 3. Decrease depth of field.

With Filter

Filter Factor 4
Exposure Factor 2 stop

Without Filter

Adds a pleasing four point star effect to bright point light sources. Excellent for street lights, daytime sun or sun reflections or candles at weddings or other celebrations.

With Filter

Provides an 8 point star effect to bright point light sources. The additional points create a smaller star which is less pronounced and can provide a pleasing star effect that is less distracting than a 4 point star.

With Filter

Gives an overall soft focus effect which is used to create a pleasing effect in commercial and portrait photography.

With Filter

This filter has a diffused edge with a clear center so any subject placed in the center area will stand out more. The amount of area softened at the edges varies with the aperture used and the focal length of the lens.

With Filter


This set of three filters is used to focus much closer than normal. There is a +1, +2, and +4 filter (or +3 available) in the set. They can be used individually or in any combination to get even closer.
Without Filter	With +1 Filter
With +2 Filter	With +4 Filter

UV Cutting Filters

Multicoated lenses and filters provide an ideal combination for the highest light transmission and least internal flare. The 1A filter provides excellent lens protection while absorbing UV rays and reducing the bluish cast that often appears in outdoor photography.

With Filter

Filter Factor 1
Exposure Factor 0 stop

Without Filter

The UV filter is good to leave on the lens at all times. It appears clear and provides excellent lens protection. This general use filter absorbs UV rays reducing the effect of atmospheric haze in outdoor photographs.

With Filter

Filter Factor 1
Exposure Factor 0 stop

Without Filter


The 1A filter is good to leave on the lens at all times. It provides excellent lens protection while absorbing UV rays. The slight pinkish cast reduces the bluish cast that often occurs in outdoor photographs.
With Filter	Filter Factor 1 Exposure Factor 0 stop Without Filter

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