I know this may sound strange to some, but about the only positive thing one can say about filters is that the function of every filter is negative; it subtracts a part of the light, holds back certain of the rays in the rainbow of colors. All that a filter does is to convert a part of the object light to image shadow.


The Amateur Photographer's Handbook (1973), p. 313 - Chapter 11: All About Filters

Aaron Sussman Quotes

I know this may sound strange to some, but about the only positive thing one can say about filters is that the function of every filter is negative;...

I know this may sound strange to some, but about the only positive thing one can say about filters is that the function of every filter is negative;...

I know this may sound strange to some, but about the only positive thing one can say about filters is that the function of every filter is negative;...

I know this may sound strange to some, but about the only positive thing one can say about filters is that the function of every filter is negative;...