One Black and White Filter

[qruyk12]

Thanks all. so far, all filters were mentioned. Perhaps I just like the look or orange. Personal preference rules.

[StanSmith]

Al has a point. I use filters in daylight but won't use them in low light. By low light I mean - iso 100, f/2.8, 1/60 or slower.

[venchka]

Originally Posted by Trius

Listen to the brother. Yes, there are situations where this filter isn't appropriate, and the biggest drawback of any filter is filter factor, but for b&w this is the most useful filter 90%+ of the time.

Listen to the Brothers!

B+W Yellow-Green.

Next choice: B+W Yellow-Orange.

[Bruin]

Originally Posted by venchka

Listen to the Brothers!

B+W Yellow-Green.

Next choice: B+W Yellow-Orange.

Exactly the only two B&W filters I have. Both B+W MRC, of course. They have "enough" of an effect--not so light as to be hardly noticeable (such as light yellow, etc.) and not too strong either (like the reds).

I shoot mostly fast film so they act as 1 and 2-stop ND filters also.

[taxi38]

I use green that has a filter factor of zero

[horosu]

What about yellow-orange (B+W number 040)? It seems much easier to find than the yellow-green one (060). In theory, it should work well for skin tones, shouldn't it?

[David Hughes]

I went through this years ago and settled on pale green but can count the number of times I've used it on my fingers...

I suppose that's half a vote for pale green.

Regards, David

[leicapixie]

Since using "filters" on Picassa Photoshop, i find the green filter way more interesting than orange or red! Personally i use a IA or UV as a safety factor all the time! Saved a lens or two! Suggest going with Picassa Photoshop! Way easier and instant result. Further proof that the Leica Monochrom is really outdated in use, concept and results. No live view, stuck with "trying" out filters at various exposures.. Wow! It might be sharp in resolution but the darkest crayon in the box!

[venchka]

Originally Posted by qruyk12

If you could choose one black and white filter for street photography, what would it be? I am thinking Orange.

Yellow-Orange or Yellow-Green. From B+W. Fortunately, I am not limited and own both. And several step-up rings. I can use the filters on several lenses from 34mm to 46mm.
I do have K2 (medium yellow), orange & red in other sizes. The Yellow-Green & Yellow-Orange see the most use.

Redumbnant! Yikes!

Wayne