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After investing in a good camcorder, a sales person may suggest a lens filter for your new purchase. You wonder, are they just trying to make another sale or is there a justifiable reason for considering adding on a filter? Most of us aren’t professional videographers and have no intention of producing a feature film with our camcorder, but lens filters do have a purpose even for those of us who use a camcorder only for recreational purposes.

There are many types of filters for camcorder lenses, each with their own purpose but some of the most common may be of interest to the average consumer as a way of assuring better films and protecting their investment.

Protective filters

A clear filter can be used over the lens of the camcorder to protect it from dirt, fingerprints, and other debris which may scratch or otherwise damage the lens. Replacing a damaged filter is far less expensive than replacing the lens. Using a lens with UV filters may also protect against damage from ultraviolet rays. Protective lenses are often attached to the camera and remain throughout his life.

Polarizing filters

A polarizing filter can act to reduce glare caused by reflected light that bounces off surfaces such as glass, snow and water. These camera lens filters are particularly useful when shooting outdoors where it can be particularly difficult to control the light reflectingor during the filming of a movie through a window.

Neutral Density Filters

Connecting a neutral density filter on the camera can help reduce exposure in the filming as well as reduce the amount of light entering the lens. The dark gray lens filter is the filter and thus more light than the darker the resulting images in the film.

The color correction filters

There are a variety of color correction or color compensating filters can be used tocreate different effects. For instance, to make a sunset more red or an ocean more blue. As these tend to be used for more creative or artistic purposes these lens filters are used less frequently by the average consumer.

Diffusion filters

Both diffusion and fog filters on a camcorder can soften images. Diffusion filters in particular are used when filming up close shots of people to flatter their faces by softening any lines or imperfections on the skin.

Although many consumers do not choose to purchase additional accessories for their camera, lens filters can be very useful. While some provide a very convenient alternative to protect expensive camera equipment, others allow users to produce more films with less overweight and more creative effects.