Filters

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Filters are a gameplay element introduced in Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake. They are upgrades to the Camera Obscura, each having their own unique functions in combat and exploration, as well as properties. Mysteries of the village can be unravelled while switching between the filters depending on the situation or wraiths you encounter. The use of Willpower is required to activate their special abilities.

Standard Filter

A filter for viewing ordinary objects.

Properties

• Range: Average
• Power: Average
• Charging: Average
• Willpower Recovery: High

Special Ability
Restores a large amount of Willpower when shooting photos.

Suppressing Special Shot
Pushes back photographed wraiths. Consumes 40% of available Willpower but doesn't use film.

Paraceptual Filter

A filter for viewing spirits.

Properties

• Range: Long
• Power: Average
• Charging: Slow
• Willpower Recovery: Low

Special Ability
Allows you to see spirits through walls. (Unlocked through upgrades.)

Blinding Special Shot
Temporarily blinds photographed wraiths. Consumes 75% Willpower but doesn't use film. Removed once photographed again.

Vanishing Traces
Upon spotting a figure recreating actions from the past, Vanishing Traces will appear. Search for these Vanishing Traces using the Paraceptual Filter to uncover the path this shade once followed.

Exposure Filter

A filter for viewing that which has begun to vanish.

Properties

• Range: Average
• Power: Low
• Charging: Fast
• Willpower Recovery: Low

Special Ability
Makes it easier to damage Aggravated wraiths. (Unlocked through upgrades.)

Slowing Special Shot
Temporarily slows photographed wraiths. Consumes 75% Willpower but doesn't use film. Removed once photographed again.

Phantom Exposé
After obtaining a Photo Record, observe the location in the photo through the Exposure Filter and use Phantom Exposé to restore vanished things. This also allows you to photograph invisible revenants, which earns you items.

Radiant Filter

A filter for viewing resentment.

Properties

• Range: Short
• Power: Strong
• Charging: Slow
• Willpower Recovery: Low

Special Ability
Removes grime from the Camera Obscura after shooting a photo. (Unlocked through upgrades.)

Purging Special Shot
Charges up to deal more damage to wraiths. Consumes film, and cannot be used while reloading.

Unbinding of Blood
Locations sealed by bloody handprints can be opened using the Radiant Filter's Special Shot, Unbinding of Blood. Perform Unbinding of Blood by holding the Special Shot button until the charge reaches maximum before shooting.