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10/30/2003 01:29:38 PM · #1 |
Greetings...
I am planning to buy some neutral density filters. I was considering the .3, .6, and .9 for starters. I would like to ask those of you who already use ND filters whether or not you find yourself using the .3 (one stop) filter very often? I was looking at the Hoya multi-coated ND filters on B&H and they are only $22.50 each.
Thanks in advance :)
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10/30/2003 02:16:25 PM · #2 |
What situations are you finding that you need them ?
How many stops do you typically find you need to be able to extend the exposure by ?
If the answer to either is 'I don't know' then you probably don't need any until you do have an answer.
Message edited by author 2003-10-30 14:16:46. |
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10/30/2003 04:34:54 PM · #3 |
The only real situation I have ever encountered where nd filters would be nice is when I want to slow down my shutter speed. I don't often run into the problem of not being able to have a large enough aperture, but that could happen occasionally. In most of the cases where I want a longer shutter speed, a 1 stop decrease wouldn't make a significant difference.
"I don't know" how many stops I typically need to extend the exposure by in general, but I do know that it's rarely a single stop.
After thinking about it, I think I will go ahead and get all three filters because I could stack them to come up with whatever configuration I need, and the single stop would give me finer control of that. I could have anywhere between one and six stops if I get all three. If I didn't get the .3, I would be limited to 2,3, and 5 stops only.
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10/30/2003 04:55:24 PM · #4 |
And buy a graduated one John - if i ever get round to it that'll be the first filter I buy
Ed
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10/30/2003 05:00:39 PM · #5 |
Originally posted by e301:
And buy a graduated one John - if i ever get round to it that'll be the first filter I buy
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I may get one of those at some point, but it's not on my short list.
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11/02/2003 07:30:38 PM · #6 |
I did a lot of research before buying mine (I have two B&W 0.6 (4x) NDs), and the common wisdom is that you should buy the best ones as they won't add a color cast (B&W were recommended numerous times). The only drawback is that these filters are about $50 a piece. I use them to get slower shutter speeds to slow water and things like that.
No real need for an ND grad if you use PS - you can add one digitally, or use a blended exposure. The only time you would need one is if you were really concerned about blown-out highlights (but two exposures should help you there anyway).
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