Canon EF - Manual (Page 112)

CANON FILTERS (Screw-in type)
For Black and White Film
Type Factor Use and Effect
•uv 1 X
Recommended especially for high
mountain areas and where ultra­
violet rays are strong.
Y1 1.5x
For landscapes and portraits with low
sun. Darkens the blue of the sea and
sky and brings out the whiteness of
the clouds.
• 'YS 2x
For landscapes and still-life. This
filter is similar to the Y1, but the
effects are stronger.
G1 2x
For portraits against the sky. Natural
reproduction of foliage.
••01 3x
For haze penetration, contrast in
marine scenes, distant landscapes,
aerial photography and sky/cloud
contrast.
•••R1 6x
For distant landscapes. Exaggerated
sky/cloud contrast with a very dark
sky. Gives dramatic and interesting
effects.
•ND-4 4x
Neutral density filters are used only
to control exposure and have no
effect on colors.
•ND-8 8x
Especially used with high speed black
and white film in bright daylight
For Color Filn
Type Use and Effect
Sky­
light
CCA4
(Amber)
CCA8
(Amber)
CCA 12
(Amber)
CCB4
(Blue)
CCB8
(Blue)
CCB1 2
(Blue)
For distant snow or mountain scenes
on an overcast day and for open shade
photos under a clear sky to reduce ex­
cessive bluish results.
Used with daylight type film for shoot­
ing in cloudy, or rainy weather or In
the shade. Eliminates bluish tinge.
Used with daylight type film for shoot­
ing in cloudy or rainy weather or in
the shade. Used with tungsten type
film for shooting in the morning or
evening.
Used with tungsten type film for shoot­
ing in sunlight to obtain normal color
tones
Used with daylight type film for shoot­
ing in the morning or evening to elim­
inate reddish tinge.
Used with daylight type film for shoot­
ing at night or indoors with clear flash
bulbs.
Used with daylight type film for shoot­
ing under artificial lighting to obtain
normal color rendition.
Also can be used with color film
For color infrared film.
For black and white infrared film.
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