The Only Filters You Need

Most photographers are buying camera filters they don't actually need. If you're wondering whether you should buy an ND filter, a polarizing filter, a mist filter, or one of the dozens of other options on the market, this video will help simplify things. After years of photographing landscapes, travel, wildlife, commercial work, and outdoor adventures, I've narrowed my kit down to just two filters that cover nearly every situation: a circular polarizer (CPL) and a variable ND filter. Filters I Recommend • K&F Variable ND Filter → https://amzn.to/4eVb10W • K&F Circular Polarizer (CPL) → https://amzn.to/4vISz32 • PolarPro Circular Polarizer → https://amzn.to/3SFgWjt • Step-Up Rings → https://amzn.to/4asB6TY • Filter Case → https://amzn.to/4bjtZxe In this video, I'll explain: • When to use a circular polarizer • When to use a variable ND filter • Why I rarely use mist or specialty filters • How to choose the right filter size • Whether step-up rings are worth it • How much you should actually spend on camera filters • The filters I trust for professional photography and filmmaking Whether you're shooting landscapes, travel, wildlife, portraits, or video, these are the only camera filters I recommend most photographers start with. My Favorite Cameras • Sony A7V → https://amzn.to/4tU1cX7 • Sony A7CR → https://amzn.to/3GirwqC My Favorite Lenses • Sigma 24-70 f/2.8 DG DN II → https://amzn.to/4fSQLvy • Sony 70–200mm f/4 G II → https://amzn.to/3DUeXQV • Sony 35mm f/1.8 → https://amzn.to/3PyKxpI Photography Accessories I Love • Peak Design Capture Clip → https://amzn.to/3C8RWJm • Peak Design Camera Strap → https://amzn.to/4jhmWaY • SanDisk Extreme Pro Cards → https://amzn.to/4i9slAx • My favorite lightweight tripod → https://amzn.to/4wHuFpe Travel & Outdoor Essentials • Hiking backpack I use → https://amzn.to/3DVNbU3 • Headlamp for sunrise/sunset hikes → https://amzn.to/3E4KzDi Get Our FREE Focal Length Field Guide https://www.bergreenphotography.com/f... Get Our Travel Photography Guide https://www.bergreenphotography.com/p... Get Our FREE Money and Gear Guide https://www.bergreenphotography.com/m... 💌 Subscribe for More Photography Tips We are Marc and Brenda Bergreen, professional photographers and filmmakers helping you learn, create, and elevate your photography. Subscribe for weekly photography videos:    / @thebergreens   🔥 Let's Connect   / bergreenphotography   https://www.bergreenphotography.com #photography #photographytips #landscapephotography #sonyalpha #cameragear #ndfilter #polarizer #travelphotography Timestamps 00:00 The only camera filters you really need 00:59 Why every photographer should own a polarizer 01:51 Three polarizer tips 02:38 One filter or one for every lens? 03:21 Why variable ND filters matter 04:11 Long exposure photography in daylight 04:35 Step-up rings vs dedicated filters 05:01 ND + Polarizer combo filters 05:39 Filters you probably don't need 05:59 The one specialty filter I'd still consider 06:18 How much should you spend on filters? 07:43 Filter cases and protecting your gear 08:03 Final recommendations