Advanced camcorder users should consider trying out filters. A filter fits across your lens, and can function in a variety of ways. For instance, on a very bright day, a filter can correct the light exposure. If it’s raining, a filter can protect your camcorder’s lens. A filter can even tint your picture and make it look as though you were shooting through “rose-colored glasses!”
Think of a filter as a transparent lens cap. A typical filter is shown on at right; this particular one corrects for UV light (as many do). And keep in mind that one of the best uses for a filter–no matter the type–is simply to prevent your camcorder’s high-quality lens from being scratched!
