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A good number of Viewfinder’s achievements can be earned by simply progressing through the game, but some will require the player to put in extra effort. For example, the “Hashtag all filters” achievement tasks players with unlocking all 21 camera filters.
To unlock all camera filters in Viewfinder, players will have to complete various objectives, such as finding all magnets, collecting all ducks, and even completing a level in under 10 seconds. Like I said earlier, it will take extra effort.
Unfortunately, the game doesn’t provide any clues on what objectives must be completed to unlock each camera filter. That’s where this guide comes in, as it will detail how to unlock all camera filters in Viewfinder.
How to Unlock All Camera Filters in Viewfinder
If you want to unlock all 21 camera filters in Viewfinder, you’ll have to complete a total of 21 objectives. Each objective unlocks one camera filter.
The grid below explains how to unlock each camera filter. It shows the name of the filter, the objective to unlock the filter, and an explanation of how to complete it.
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Camera Filter |
How to Unlock |
Explanation |
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Greyscale |
Unlocks automatically at the start of the game. |
This is the first filter you start the game with, and is automatically applied to your camera. |
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Color Shift 2 |
Collect all Duck collectibles in Chapter 1 and earn the “Get your ducks in a row” achievement. |
There are four rubber ducks in Chapter 1 of Viewfinder. They are found in the following levels:
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Warm |
Complete the optional challenge in Chapter 1. |
At the end of Chapter 1, before progressing to the next chapter, use the Optional Challenge terminal and complete the level. |
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Two Bit Dither |
Beat the Tomodatchi game in Chapter 2 to earn the “I bee-t The Game” achievement. |
In level 2.3 of Chapter 2, there is a Tomodatchi game that can be used to progress the level. Instead of using it as a photo, interact with its buttons to play it. Keep the flower alive to beat the game. |
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ASCII Two Color |
Collect all the magnets in Chapter 2 to earn the “I stuck with it” achievement. |
There are four magnets to be found in Chapter 2 of Viewfinder. They are found in the following levels:
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Cold |
Complete the optional challenge in Chapter 2. |
At the end of Chapter 2, before progressing to the next chapter, use the Optional Challenge terminal and complete the level. |
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Dithered |
Collect all the Mahjong Tiles in Chapter 3 to earn the “Picking up the pieces” achievement. |
There are seven Mahjong Tiles to be found in Chapter 3. They are found in the following levels.
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Unfocused |
Finish a level in 10 seconds or less to earn the “Speed Demon” achievement. |
In Chapter 3, level 5.1, take a picture of the sky and then use that picture to remove the fence blocking the exit terminal. This will allow you to reach the terminal, beating the level in less than 10 seconds. |
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Negative |
Take 25 photos to earn the “Amateur Photographer” achievement. |
This can be done by simply playing through the game. Eventually you will have taken 25 photos. |
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Sepia |
Have an army of at least 8 Dustins to earn the “Dustinvasion!” achievement. |
In Chapter 3, take multiple pictures of Dustin and place them on the ground. You need to create 8 Dustins. |
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Night Vision |
Finish all the illusion levels in Chapter 3 to earn the “Under the Illusion” achievement. |
Progress through Chapter 3 to complete all the illusion levels. |
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ASCII Outline |
Collect all planets in Chapter 4 to earn the “I didn’t planets for this to happen” achievement. |
There are nine planets to be found in Chapter 4. They are found in the following levels:
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Blueprint |
Complete all the picture frame puzzle levels in Chapter 4 to earn the “I’ve had my filter” achievement. |
Progress through Chapter 4 to complete all picture frame puzzle levels. |
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Painting |
Complete the optional challenge in Chapter 4, level 3.1. |
Interact with the Optional Challenge terminal for level 3.1. |
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Rainbow |
Complete the optional challenge in Chapter 4, level 4.1. |
Interact with the Optional Challenge terminal for level 4.1. |
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Photocopied |
Complete the optional challenge in Chapter 4, level 5.1. |
Interact with the Optional Challenge terminal for level 5.1 |
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Sketched |
Complete the optional challenge in Chapter 4, level 8.1 |
Interact with the Optional Challenge terminal for level 8.1. |
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Watermelon |
Complete the optional challenge for Chapter 4, level 9.1. |
Interact with the Optional Challenge terminal for level 9.1 |
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Viewfound |
Complete the game |
Finishing the final chapter of Viewfinder will earn you this camera filter. |
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Noir |
Find every collectible in the game |
Find all ducks, magnets, mahjong tiles, and planets to earn this camera filter. |
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Code |
Unlock every filter to earn the “Hashtag all filters” achievement. |
Following the guidelines in this grid and unlocking all filters will earn you this last filter. |
How to Change Camera Filters & Their Purpose
While players can earn camera filters early on in their playthrough, they can’t actually use them until Chapter 3 of Viewfinder. Chapter 3 is when players unlock the camera.
At the start of Chapter 3, you’ll encounter a picture of a room with a birthday cake. After placing this photo down and entering the room, you’ll find another photo of a camera. Place the photo of the camera down and then grab the camera to officially unlock it for the rest of the game.
With the camera in hand, you can now start messing with the camera filters. To do so, make your way to the filter select station in the main hub area of Chapter 3. It’s located near the yellow tram and inside the small workshop area.
This filter station allows you to easily swap between all the filters you have unlocked. Unfortunately, this is the only way to swap between camera filters, meaning you’ll have to return to this area if you unlock a new filter and want to test it out.
When it comes to the effects of camera filters, they don’t have any real purpose gameplay-wise. They are simply used to add some customization to your photos, allowing you to add different colors and styles to each picture.
