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01/01/2009 04:20:15 PM · #1 |
White Balance Lens Cap
Interesting Idea--kinda pricey though, especially for a collection of lenses. But maybe for the main walk around lens....
commenter said coffee filters work, too--have not tried that. Has anyone else? |
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01/01/2009 04:31:25 PM · #2 |
| thats a pretty cool idea. i dont know if i would spend that much on it though |
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01/01/2009 04:32:32 PM · #3 |
| hey thats pretty cool. might have to check that out if the local photo place has any |
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01/01/2009 04:33:18 PM · #4 |
Originally posted by cmtc:
thats a pretty cool idea. i dont know if i would spend that much on it though |
Yea--I think it just came out--price point is way too high. I expect it won't be too long before it drops. |
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01/01/2009 04:37:13 PM · #5 |
Why couldn't you just modify your lense cap with something like a cutout of a milk jug? All that is needed is something that is milky (no pun intended) white to shoot the lighting through.
Message edited by author 2009-01-01 16:37:28. |
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01/01/2009 04:39:39 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by kawesttex:
Why couldn't you just modify your lense cap with something like a cutout of a milk jug? All that is needed is something that is milky (no pun intended) white to shoot the lighting through. |
is that essentially what the cap is? |
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01/01/2009 04:48:27 PM · #7 |
Alot of people use a coffee filter over the front of the lens, or I have heard of a pringles can, or a coffee can lid. I prefer an Expodisk myself.
Matt
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01/01/2009 05:12:29 PM · #8 |
i dunno about that lens cap - but the cyber clean goo paste stuff looks pretty damn cool.
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01/01/2009 05:15:37 PM · #9 |
| I have an Expodisk myself that works really well. I like that it comes attached to a cord to wear around your neck. This way as the lighting changes you have it handy to set a new WB exposure with |
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01/01/2009 05:17:58 PM · #10 |
Originally posted by JDubsgirl:
Originally posted by kawesttex:
Why couldn't you just modify your lense cap with something like a cutout of a milk jug? All that is needed is something that is milky (no pun intended) white to shoot the lighting through. |
is that essentially what the cap is? |
Yes, but why pay so much when you can make one yourself. |
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01/01/2009 05:18:31 PM · #11 |
Seems to me that if they made it as a BODY cap you'd only need one...
R.
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01/01/2009 05:20:13 PM · #12 |
Originally posted by kawesttex:
Originally posted by JDubsgirl:
Originally posted by kawesttex:
Why couldn't you just modify your lense cap with something like a cutout of a milk jug? All that is needed is something that is milky (no pun intended) white to shoot the lighting through. |
is that essentially what the cap is? |
Yes, but why pay so much when you can make one yourself. |
huh. well maybe ill try that. cool |
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01/01/2009 05:32:16 PM · #13 |
I bought this very similar lens cap last month on eBay for basically the price of shipping and handling. I haven't actually used it yet but it looks like it should work. I can follow up after checking it. I figured a milk carton wouldn't work because it probably has to be 18% gray. Assuming it works properly the only negatives I see so far are it appears to be double-threaded but it isn't, so its filter thread mounting ring has to be removed to add a CPF or ND filter (it's too wide to use without its included mounting ring) and it extends the lens about 1/4".
(ETA: I bought several items from the same seller at the same time (CPF, extension tubes, step-up rings, flash diffuser, reflector kit, cordless and corded remotes, flash mount 3 way level) because they were useful photography gadgets and you save $1 for each additional item. I have no connection to them so I hope it's OK to post this "ad".
Message edited by author 2009-01-01 17:38:30. |
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01/01/2009 05:34:50 PM · #14 |
| It doesn't have to be 18% grey. I have used custom white balance just using a sheet of typing paper. Shoot the frame and select it, works great. You can use white or grey for custom WB. |
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01/01/2009 05:49:22 PM · #15 |
| a Styrofoam coffee cup works. |
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