Canon FT - Camera Filter Guide

Various types of 48mm (for FL 50mm
F 1.8) and 58mm (for FL 50mm F 3.5,
F 1.4, 55mm F 1.2) screw·in type fil·
ters are available for special effects in
both
color and black and white photog·
raphy. The TTL exposure measurement
system of the Canon FT does not reo
quire exposure factor compensation.
Filters
Type
Effectiveness of Filters
Ab s orbs only u Itra·violet rays. Especially
O .UV
effective at seas ide , and in high mountains .
Recommended for use in co lor photography .
Y1
Increase s contrast of black and white film.
0
Y3
Enhances clouds , darkens the blue sky.
Brightens red and yellow.
Darkens bl ue, increases yellow and red per·
0
01 ceptibly .
Good for contrasts especially in
distant landscapes.
0
R1
Makes strong contrasts.
May also be used
with infrared film .
Prevents
red from
turning rad ically
into
0
G1 white. Lightens sky and face appropriately,
and reflects the lightness of fresh greenery .
O ·~8~
ND4 reduces light values by 1/4, ND 8 by
1/8. No effect on the rep rod uction of colors.
•
SKYLIGHT
Acts to harmonize the blue sky and shade .
•
CC A4
For use with daylight type film
under the
cloud .
For use with universal type (color negative)
•
CCA8
film under the cloud or tungsten type film
under the morning sun or sunset .
•
CCA(l2)
for use with tungsten type film under sun·
light .
•
CCB4
For use with daylight type
film under the
morning sun or sunset .
•
CCB8
For use with daylight type
film and clear
flash bulb .
•
CCB(l2)
For use with daylight type
film under tung·
sten li!i!ht .
o For black and white film . • For color film.
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