Filters vs Presets at DVinfo.net

Terry Wall · July 1st, 2010, 11:06 PM

Good evening, gang! As I am stretching out my legs so to speak with the A1 I just picked up, I just downloaded the presets that have been posted on the forum. Thanks and props to all who contributed and making it a little bit easier for the rest of us! I got my start in still photography (anyone remember the venerable "old" Canon F-1?) and pretty much grew up using filters. So my question is: what opinions does the group have regarding the use of filters versus presets? Thoughts? Comments?

Thanks everyone!
Terry

Allan Black · July 2nd, 2010, 05:20 AM

Hi Terry ..

filters and presets are 2 totally different things on the A1. Selecting a custom preset sets the cameras internal parameters for a custom look to the pix. With the standard A1 you need a couple of favourites for each type of scene.

I have 5 available, PANALOOK-VIVIDRGB-PANAVISION-PFVISION and PANALOOK2. I wrote those titles on a small piece of paper and stuck it to the end of the battery .. to get used to each preset.

There are only a couple of filters necessary for the A1. A UV to protect the lens, a 2stop ND for really bright days, a graduated ND filter and maybe a tobacco grad. Everything else you can do in post.

A polarizor is Ok for static shots but soon as you pan you lose the effect.

HTH Cheers.

Patrick Janka · July 3rd, 2010, 01:47 PM

I'm curious about this, too. This is a great article about filters, and they talk about how some of these things can't be recreated in post.

When To Use A Camcorder Filter

Does anyone here use filters? If so, which ones, and is there a good "set" available for purchase that work well with the XHA1?

July 1st, 2010, 11:06 PM	#1
Terry Wall Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 164	Filters vs Presets Good evening, gang! As I am stretching out my legs so to speak with the A1 I just picked up, I just downloaded the presets that have been posted on the forum. Thanks and props to all who contributed and making it a little bit easier for the rest of us! I got my start in still photography (anyone remember the venerable "old" Canon F-1?) and pretty much grew up using filters. So my question is: what opinions does the group have regarding the use of filters versus presets? Thoughts? Comments? Thanks everyone! Terry __________________ Rule #1: Don't sweat the small stuff. Rule #2: It's ALL small stuff!

July 2nd, 2010, 05:20 AM	#2
Allan Black Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sydney. Posts: 2,887	Hi Terry .. filters and presets are 2 totally different things on the A1. Selecting a custom preset sets the cameras internal parameters for a custom look to the pix. With the standard A1 you need a couple of favourites for each type of scene. I have 5 available, PANALOOK-VIVIDRGB-PANAVISION-PFVISION and PANALOOK2. I wrote those titles on a small piece of paper and stuck it to the end of the battery .. to get used to each preset. There are only a couple of filters necessary for the A1. A UV to protect the lens, a 2stop ND for really bright days, a graduated ND filter and maybe a tobacco grad. Everything else you can do in post. A polarizor is Ok for static shots but soon as you pan you lose the effect. HTH Cheers. __________________ Drink more tap water. On admission at Sydney hospitals more than 5% of day patients are de-hydrated.

July 3rd, 2010, 01:47 PM	#3
Patrick Janka Major Player Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 623	I'm curious about this, too. This is a great article about filters, and they talk about how some of these things can't be recreated in post. When To Use A Camcorder Filter Does anyone here use filters? If so, which ones, and is there a good "set" available for purchase that work well with the XHA1?