People often associate sepia-toned images with "early times". This makes Sepia filters useful tools for producing believable flashbacks and for period effects with color film. Other colors are still visible, which is different from original sepia-toned photography, but appear infused with an overall sepia tint. Sepia filters create a warm, brown glow offering "turn of the century" nostalgia.

Sepia #3 adds a light fog effect to soften mood.