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In this comprehensive guide Lee Frost offers clear answers to the many questions raised about this popular, but largely misunderstood, area of photography. Through easy-to-follow reference charts, specially commissioned comparison shots and inspiring images, beginners will see what filters are available and how to use them: the more experienced can use the images as a source of inspiration.
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Lee Frost is an acclaimed photographer and one of the best-known writers on photography in the world. Although a keen photographer in his youth tit really took off in 1988, while still an amateur, Lee entered and won a travel photography competition organised by SLR Photography magazine and this marked the start of his professional career. A year on he was offered the job as features writer of SLR Photography magazine, then soon after became part of a small team which launched the successful magazine Photo Answers. In 1992, after working as assistant editor on both Photo Answers and Practical Photography, he decided to pursue a freelance career. still a regular contributor to the leading UK photography magazines he leads photography tours all over the world.
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With the promise of great results, it's tempting to rush out and spend a small fortune on a collection of filters without really thinking about what you are doing. Read the first page
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I disagree with a previous comment made about DSLR users not needing filters. I want to spend more time taking photo's than I do sitting in front of a computer screen. I do enough of that with working in IT.
This is a superb reference on the types of filters available with example images of their effects and advice on how & when to use them. The book starts with practical advice on how to choose a filter system and choosing the right one means you need never have to replace your filters when changing your current camera.
You can see examples of filter effects from most filter manufacturers websites, but this book goes further giving examples of what they are useful for (e.g. which filter to use with tungsten light sources). Lee also suggests how you can make some of your own filters, how to use multiple filters and how to avoid vignetting (darkening at the image corners which can occur when using multiple filters).
This is my favourite of the 3 books I own by Lee Frost and I recommend it to anyone thinking of buying a set of filters. The section with the sunset and twilight filters was enough to convince me that I should buy some.
This is a superb reference on the types of filters available with example images of their effects and advice on how & when to use them. The book starts with practical advice on how to choose a filter system and choosing the right one means you need never have to replace your filters when changing your current camera.
You can see examples of filter effects from most filter manufacturers websites, but this book goes further giving examples of what they are useful for (e.g. which filter to use with tungsten light sources). Lee also suggests how you can make some of your own filters, how to use multiple filters and how to avoid vignetting (darkening at the image corners which can occur when using multiple filters).
This is my favourite of the 3 books I own by Lee Frost and I recommend it to anyone thinking of buying a set of filters. The section with the sunset and twilight filters was enough to convince me that I should buy some.
62 of 64 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
For the past year I've been wondering about filters. But when I looked for information to get me started....NOTHING! Finally, someone has written a fantastic guide and I daresay I will be using this for YEARS (this is not a 'read-it-once-and-sell-it' book). I love Lee Frost's work and although he lets some biases creep through, he tries to be open minded about types and brands. His photos clearly show what each type of filter can do and he spends a bit of time on pitfalls of some filters and systems. DEFINITELY WORTH THE MONEY!
39 of 41 people found the following review helpful
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I will put this succinctly, this book is to photography as the egg is to the omelette. I had gone for some months from having started as an amateur photographer with the impression that filters were something that existed but were not something that I really needed. Within hours of having read this book I had already ordered my first filter, and now have a list of the filters I have yet to get.
As is customary with Lee Frost he makes use of frequent examples, showing how certain filters were used to achieve certain effects. I can think of no better resource on the market that explains in such detail what filters there are around and how they can be used.
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First class reading..
I was not expecting too much from this book, after reading a lot of older photography literature. However
it was very informative and a damn good read, this will remain a... Read more
it was very informative and a damn good read, this will remain a... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Mr. N. Taylor
Superb Place To Start Or Continue ...
I bought this book in April 2010 after reading a lot of reviews, in what is quite a crowded market place for such material. Read more
Published on 19 May 2010 by P. C. Hawley
Filters by Lee Frost
I hope this book lives up-to my expectations as it would be a handy book to show my clients. I run Photography Expeditions/Holidays in Liverpool and around the UK.
Published on 28 Mar 2010 by C. S. Angus
The Photographer's Guide To filters by Lee Frost
This is an excellent book, with many coloured examples. I am glad that I read this book prior to purchasing any filters. Read more
Published on 23 Jan 2010 by Mr. Colin C. Neville
Recommended but to take with a grain of salt
I bought this book because I've seen pictures where the authors used filters. Since I'm enthusiastic about photography I decided to learn a bit more before spending real money on... Read more
Published on 7 Dec 2009 by T. L. Alves
Filters
Although the book is written around film cameras, it provided me with the information I required to allow me to make an informed judgement on the filters I require.
Published on 5 Jun 2009 by Mr. S. M. Walker
This Book Will Transform Your Photography
Lee Frost provides an excellent insight into how to improve your photography by using filters. If you have a basic understanding of PHOTOGRAPHIC EXPOSURE; metering; stops; etc. Read more
Published on 18 April 2009 by Sonny D
For beginners only
For a complete beginner, this is probably a good introduction to filters. Even with fairly limited experience, I found this lacking in depth. Read more
Published on 17 Mar 2008 by Ms. N. S. De Alwis
Largely dated but nothing better is likely to come out
My review provides a detailed discussion of the book's contents but if you have a train to catch, here's my verdict in a nutshell. Read more
Published on 6 Sep 2007 by Piotr Szymczak
Comprehenisve guide to filters
This book covers the whole gamut of photographic filters, explaining what they do, why you would use them with samples of their effects. Read more
Published on 25 Jun 2006 by dodgeman69
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