Filter guide for photographers – knowledge, tips & technology
If you want better landscape photos, optical filters are a crucial factor. Whether it's a dramatic long exposure, a perfectly exposed sky, or reduced reflections – with the right filter system, you can get more depth, mood, and control out of your images.
In this advice section you will find in-depth knowledge about ND, GND and polarizing filters as well as the best tips for using them – directly from the practice of Riko Best , photographer and developer of the LC-PRO 100 filter system.
Guides & Advice at a glance
- ▶ ND filters – master long exposure
- ▶ GND filter – Use graduated filters correctly
- ▶ Combine ND + GND – Creative exposure
Why do you even need filters?
- ND filter: For long exposures in daylight
- GND filter: For balanced brightness between sky and foreground
- CPL filter: For rich colors and reduced reflections
Your outdoor system: LC-PRO 100 from Filterfotograf
All guides are based on real field experience – with the LC-PRO 100 filter system from Filterfotograf. It combines:
- Magnetic CPL filter with side operation
- Space for up to three insert filters (ND, GND etc.)
- Modular design for full flexibility
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Questions or feedback?
Want to learn more or aren't sure which filter is right for you? Contact me directly using the contact form or visit my YouTube channel for even more tips on landscape photography and filter technology.