Originally posted by ChrisPlatt A yellow green filter will darken skies and foliage and benefit skin tones.
IMO it's the best general purpose filter for BW photography.
Chris
I have just acquired a Minolta Hi-matic AF2 Point and Shoot camera, from a thrift store. The cost was a fortune, at $7.
I really like it. It's solid, easy to use, uses AA batteries and in summary, is charming.
It has a 46mm filter thread. I never use filters on my Pentax SLR but for the Minolta I thought a Y2 yellow filter might be useful, for use with black and white film.
I note your stated preference for a yellow-geen filter. Would Y2 also be a good first choice for a filter?
Would you advise me to buy a Step-Up filter adapter, to allow me to use 49mm filters on both the Pentax and the Minolta?
Thanks in advance for any guidance!