Kaiser Filters

All-purpose Light
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Light is also indispensable for the ”photographic”
vision. If natural light is not
sufficient or does not lead to the desired
result, ”artificial” light sources come
into operation.
But the nature of this light is no longer
”artificial”. There are many light sources
that provide daylight or can be
adapted to daylight using conversion
filters. Using specific type of film, but
above all the features and possibilities
of digital cameras, also allow for an
adaptation to ”natural light conditions”.
When shooting specific objects the
requirements for lighting may be complete
opposites.
Light can be soft and even sometimes,
while it can be harsh and strong other
times, should avoid shadows or create
shadows, should highlight edges or
avoid reflections, should be directed to
places difficult to access, should eventually
be heat free or be ”subjectfriendly”
in other ways - the list of
requirements could go on and on.
The lamps themselves - their size,
shape and technology - as well as the
lighting units they are used in, determine
one part of the illumination result,
the other part is controlled by the position
and the set-up of the lights, and is
therefore based on the knowledge and
skills of the ”lighting technician”.
Using flash makes high demands on
the experience of the photographer.
With continuous light sources as presented
in this catalog the illumination
can be evaluated precisely before
shooting, because set-up and shooting
use the same light.