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iPhone Filters - When to use them?
SANDMARC Filter Guide
iPhone Filters - When to use them?
SANDMARC Filter Guide

A filter for every occasion!

No matter the season, the weather, or the time of day, we’ve got a filter for you! Here are 5 of the SANDMARC filters.

Drama Polarizer Filter

Drama Polarizer Filter

Commonly known as CPL - circular polarizer/linear filter
The Drama Filter shields your iPhone camera from the bright rays caused by the sun.
As it represses any surface glares from affecting your shot. The Drama filter helps darken skies in your photo and controls reflections. This Polarizer filter is ideal for landscape, portrait, people, & outdoor photography.
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Drama Filter Basics

Hybrid ND/PL Filters

Hybrid ND/PL Filters

Features high dynamic range & a cinematic look

The Hybrid Filters consist of 3 filters:
  • ND16/PL Filter
  • ND32/PL Filter
  • ND64/PL Filter

The Hybrid filter is a two-in-one filter that combines both the strengths of a Neutral Density filter & a Polarizer Filter. As the filter suppresses glares & reflections it creates clearer skies.

Water appears to be more transparent through this filter adding a boost of color in every shot. The Hybrid filter offers flexibility with shutter speeds and gives users more control over exposure & light. This filter is ideal for landscape photography & outdoor filmmaking.
When to use each filter
  • ND16/PL Filter - Cloudy days (Winter time)
  • ND32/PL Filter - Mild cloudy days (Fall/Spring time)
  • ND64/PL Filter - Sunny days (Summer)
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Compatibility

Hybrid Filter: Shot on iPhone

Motion Variable Filter

Motion Variable Filter

The Motion Filter gives your iPhone the ability to adjust and thrive in any environment.
Designed for long-exposure photography, the filter also creates a cinematic motion blur to increase your filmmaking skills. Improves night mode photography/films in low light settings. This filter is ideal for photographers, filmmakers, & casual shooters.
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Compatibility

Motion Variable ND Filter for iPhone

Cloud Diffusion Filter

Cloud Diffusion Filter

Features a daydream reality

The Cloud Diffusion Filters are made up of 2 filters:
  • Diffusion Filter 1/4
  • Diffusion Filter 1/8
The Cloud Diffusion filter takes dreamy photos with no additional editing needed!

The Diffusion filter is also commonly known as a mist filter. The filter portrays a sense of nostalgia through the images & footage it captures. Photographers & filmmakers will enjoy the cinematic effect the filter illustrates in photos & films. Ideally used to capture better night photography, portraits, & films.
When to use each filter
  • The Diffusion Filter ¼ has a softening intensity of 25%
  • The Diffusion Filter ⅛ has a softening intensity of 12.5%
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Compatibility
Minor vignette when using with lenses
(can easily be cropped in post-editing)

Scape ND Filters

Scape ND Filters

The Scape ND Filters are 3 filters:
  • ND4 / ND8 Filter
  • ND16 / ND32 Filter
  • ND64 / ND128 Filter
The Scape filter gives people control over their exposure & creates motion blur.

This Neutral Density filter aims to reduce the intensity of light entering the camera. As the filter enhances the iPhone’s dynamic range & has a slower shutter speed. Ideal for cinematic videos & long-exposure photography.

When to use each filter
  • ND4 / ND8 Filter - Cloudy days (Winter time)
  • ND16 / ND32 Filter - Mild cloudy days (Fall/Spring time)
  • ND64 / ND128 Filter - Sunny days (Summer)
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