Show Thread: Colour Enhancer Lens

Thanks James. I think I'll ask Stephen King if he's missing a filter for his camera.

Just Colour Enhancing filter should do it. James

Gosh James, there is absolutely no need to apologize. I didn't want you to think I didn't come 1st to Stan C. for the filter. I just thought what I ended up with from Henry's was pretty funny. Is there some more specific term I should have used when asking for the red colour ehhancing filter that would have avoided the purchase of this Stephen King Halloween filter? :-)
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Sorry about that Patti, I just checed and the closet I have this weekend is 72mm, and I don't even have a step down ring that matches to help you out. Looks like talking about enhancing filters last week on the tour has cleaned us out of 67mm, no more until next week. Do like the red though, especially if you are going for that Sci-Fi look. James

I bought what I thought was a red enhancer filter today at Henry's (you're out of stock in 67mm size James or I'd have one already). I asked for just that and was given a Tiffen red filter that has my lovely maple on my front lawn looking like it's come from the set of The Shining. I'm just waiting for Jack Nicholson to pop out from behind the tree and say "here's Johnny!".

Although interesting, this is not the effect I was going for (including the vignetting). Guess it's back to Henry's and LOOK at the filter before I buy it instead of assuming the salesman is giving me what I want (novice with little confidence here). Live and learn. So much for enhancing the trees behind Parkwood tomorrow.

Setting the camera to "Vivid" will also make a difference, as it will create a deeper colour look, but the filter will give it a more saturated look by about 15-20% more than you will achieve with the camera setting. James

Would setting your image quality to 'vivid' accomplish the same thing or is using the filter preferable?

Thanks James. It looks like I'll be making a trip to the store before the Fall Photo Tour on Saturday.

Hi Anne Marie yes an enhancer filter is a useful tool for fall colours. Here is a with and without filter shot for you to see the difference, you can also use the filter to enhance other colours, but I do like the results on leaves. James