And by typically, we mean on days when no heavy smog or wildfire smoke has seeped into your home. A good air filter can help with that, too.
Any air filter that scores well in our tests is a good choice for clearing the air during smoke conditions. For more information on the individual products that use filters, such as air purifiers , room air conditioners , and dehumidifiers , check out their dedicated buying guides. Read on to learn more about our air filter tests and which type of filter is best for your forced-air heating and cooling system. Consumer Reports tests air filters for homes with forced-air heating and cooling systems.
We test airflow resistance, which measures how freely air flows through the filter. Our recommended models are the best at filtering dust, pollen, and smoke from the air without impeding the flow of air. Most air filters are 1 inch thick, but some systems can accommodate filters 2 to 5 inches thick. In our tests, we found that the thicker the filter, the better it works and the longer the replacement intervals.
Pros Changing out an air filter is easy. You slip out the old filter and slide in the replacement. Some are conventional fiberglass filters; others are pleated or electrically charged to pick up particles. Air filters generally come in a range of standard sizes, with a few that can adapt to fit different-sized filter-box or return-air openings.
Cons For thicker filters to fit, you may need to have your ductwork modified by a professional. The filters must be replaced every one to three months. It just will. The best advice from any one who has experienced this nightmare would be to take every precaution necessary. Many would argue that taking precautions to protect a high-quality lens would be counterproductive to then add a filter that reduces the quality of the image anyway.
That's not an issue in your case, because you know what filter to use, don't you? Another great tool to use for protecting your lens would be a Hood! The reduction of lens flare would to promote the quality of your images exceptionally, and any bumps, scrapes or drops your lens encounters, the impact would first break the hood. Make the extra effort to keep your lens cap attached at all times when not photographing, and never leave your equipment vulnerable to weather conditions of rain, snow, wind or dust.
Again, every protection necessary! Ensuring the longevity of your equipment should be your number one priority. An Urth UV Filter. Shot without a polarizing filter. Recommended Reading. Most read. Load more.
See our new carry range Backpacks, camera inserts, laptop sleeves and tech organisers. Urth makes carbon positive photography tools 5 trees planted with every purchase. Graduated neutral density filters are best for landscape photographers and cityscape photographers. And clear filters are best for pretty much everyone, but especially those who are rough on their gear or shoot in tough environments.
That depends on the type of photography you do! Landscape and architecture photographers will appreciate polarizers, because they mitigate glare and deepen colors. Clear filters are great for pretty much anyone, and graduated neutral density filters are landscape only. Definitely, assuming they fit with the type of photography you do. A circular polarizer, for instance, is an invaluable tool when shooting water and other reflective surfaces. And a neutral density filter will make you a much more versatile photographer.
Finally, clear filters will protect your lens from being damaged. I recommend it. A clear filter will prevent damage to the front of your lens, such as scratches, dust spots, and smudges. Yes, plenty of professional photographers use clear filters on their lenses. And basically every pro landscape shooter works with a polarizer and some neutral density filters. That depends on what you want to do! Polarizing filters reduce glare and reflections, which is helpful when shooting water, glistening fall foliage, etc.
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Certain content that appears on PhotoWorkout. Nice guide, although I have a reason for not poo-pooing UV or skylight filters…. Another reason for having a clear or UV protection filter is to protect the coatings on your expensive lens from scratches and the effects of multiple cleanings, which over time degrade the coatings.
I once borrowed an expensive lens from a friend.
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