Filters For A Nikon Coolpix L810

[j0nb0y]

I have recently bought a coolpix l810 bridge camera. I am interested in getting into photography or a least taking better pictures. I have seen a lense adaptor and filters advertised on the internet. Will these work with a bridge camera? Will they have any effect on the quality of my pics?

Many Thanks In Advance.

[Buenchico]

The adaptors allow standard 62mm filters to be used with your camera. Since all metering is through the lens, exposures should be automatically adjusted to take account of the filter's presence, so I can't see any problems.

However many photographers would now opt to add the effects after taking the picture. It might be better to learn how to use Photoshop (or the free alternative, GIMP) to a high standard.

Chris

[shoota]

Any extra glass between the subject and the recording medium will have some effect, however small, on the quality of the final image.
If you are serious then spend money on a few good quality (Nikon) filters rather than a bag of 'special effects filters' that are never used.
It is a good idea to have a skylight filter of good quality (ie expensive) on the lens at all times, (except when using another filter) that way any scratches or damage is kept away from the camera lens
If you work in black and white a light yellow or orange filter will boost the contrast.
A neutral density filter will help the camera cope with really bright conditions.
A diffuser will make any females you take portraits of eternally grateful.
Those are the four I would acquire and in that order. The only special effect filter I have ever used was a star effect and I think I only used it once or twice to see what it was like and have never used it since.
The electronics will negate the effect of many other filters so aren't worth bothering with.

[j0nb0y]

Many thanks for your speedy and very informative answers. Just to clarify: it is better to pay for better quality filters as opposed to the cheaper ones available.

[shoota]

It depends on your level of photography - pro's pay a fortune.
If you are just a hobbyist get the best you can afford but allot your money to a few 'key' ones.
I have a good selection for my 52mm manual cameras but for the 62mm digital I have only a skylight, neutral density and a diffuser (soft focus.)
Hoya are a good make if you can't find Nikon or at the budget end, Jessop's (haha) own brand were reasonable