Cokin 061 Incolor 2 Filter guide : Lens Filter

Cokin 061 Incolor 2 Filter guide

One of the more useful, but under used filters in the Cokin kit is the Incolor 061. Unlike many of the other spot filters this one is practical and can be used in different ways for different effects. The spot filters with colour can look quite naff whereas this one can be adjusted to give a soft focus style effect or a lovely white vignette. This makes it perfect for wedding photography or portraits. The filter is available in A and P series and has a small hole in the centre. When placed in front of the camera lens the hole will either appear small or large, hard edged or soft edged, depending on the lens focal length and aperture used. To get a large soft edge you should take photos using a longer focal length (around 50-80mm is fine with this filter) and use a wider aperture. If you want a more pronounced circle, use a wider lens and a smaller aperture.


The texture on the filter can be made to look white/grey or neutral depending on how parallel it is to the ccd/film…and if light is reflecting on the rear surface	You could focus lock on the filter so the subject through the hole is blurred and the filter texture sharp. This makes interesting creative shots.

A longer lens and wider aperture was used here. Notice how soft the edge is and how neutral the filtered area is.	Here the filter was adjusted so the spot was on the face. You can do this if the filter is hand held in front of the camera. The filter was held further away and angled so light reflected on it.

Here’s the filter being used to it’s best. Good choice of aperture and focal length gives a lovely diffused vignette.	Another version with a slightly more defined effect. Using the filter like this is great for wedding photography and romantic portraits.