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06/26/2006 03:03:26 PM · #1 |
I am looking to add a ND filter or two to my kit for taking some longer exposures of rivers, waterfalls and similar.
I am just curious what anyone's opinion on which filters would work out best.
Should I go with one Hoya (ND) 4x or combination of that with either a x4 or x8 ND Filter?
I am only looking at picking up one and maybe possibly two at this time. |
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06/29/2006 10:31:42 PM · #2 |
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06/29/2006 10:33:21 PM · #3 |
If you have a CPL then you can get an ND8. That will give you 4 stops I believe. An ND4 + CPL combo will give you 2.
Hmmm. Am I doing the math right here guys? |
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06/29/2006 10:42:18 PM · #4 |
I have a set of 3 cokin ND filters. They were cheap and really do the trick.
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06/29/2006 10:49:21 PM · #5 |
Originally posted by Rikki:
If you have a CPL then you can get an ND8. That will give you 4 stops I believe. An ND4 + CPL combo will give you 2.
Hmmm. Am I doing the math right here guys? |
No, and ND4 + CPL will give you 3.
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06/29/2006 10:54:17 PM · #6 |
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06/29/2006 10:55:22 PM · #7 |
I'm not getting a handel on this.
I know I need to do sometning because I'm seeing red streaks in bright light (through viewfinder).
What sort of coatings am I looking for?
Are some brands better than others?
If I only get o1 filter what # is best.
I'm going to yellowstone next month, and it's really bright in Minnesota in summer.
( had a nightmare where I was shooting a sunset, was an explosion just over the horizon, my camera burst into flames. - This seems to be worrying me.)
Thanks
Message edited by author 2006-06-29 22:55:44. |
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06/29/2006 10:57:14 PM · #8 |
Originally posted by Louis:
CPL? |
Circular Polarizing L? What's the L for again? |
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06/29/2006 10:58:45 PM · #9 |
Originally posted by Louis:
CPL? |
Circular Polarizer |
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06/29/2006 10:59:55 PM · #10 |
Originally posted by Nelzie:
Originally posted by Louis:
CPL? |
Circular Polarizing L? What's the L for again? |
Ah - I've only heard them referred to as circular polarizing filters. Wonder what that L is? |
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06/29/2006 11:01:41 PM · #11 |
Watch out for vignetting with stacking filters, unless you go the cokin route or the slim type filters.
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06/29/2006 11:24:38 PM · #12 |
Originally posted by Louis:
Originally posted by Nelzie:
Originally posted by Louis:
CPL? |
Circular Polarizing L? What's the L for again? |
Ah - I've only heard them referred to as circular polarizing filters. Wonder what that L is? |
I don't think CPL is an acronym, it's just shorthand. |
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06/29/2006 11:31:08 PM · #13 |
Originally posted by Louis:
Originally posted by Nelzie:
Originally posted by Louis:
CPL? |
Circular Polarizing L? What's the L for again? |
Ah - I've only heard them referred to as circular polarizing filters. Wonder what that L is? |
Lens.
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06/29/2006 11:48:59 PM · #14 |
Originally posted by Nelzie:
Should I go with one Hoya (ND) 4x or combination of that with either a x4 or x8 ND Filter?
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I wouldn't buy any less than an ND8. This will usually get you down to about a second in open shade. I've found that two plus a CP will do fine for 1-2 second shots in bright sunlight.
I'd also recommend B+W. I learned when I stacked my Hoya HMCs that they have a decided greenish tinge.
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07/02/2006 11:06:56 PM · #15 |
As a PL filter is not a lens, I don't think the L stands for lens. I think it stands for PoLarize. :)
I have a P&S, and the ND8 plus CPL is not enough to slow this camera right down, because it only closes up to an F8. But, on a 300D, an ND8 with a CPL should give you a good range. The aperture controls on an SLR give you good control for a range of shutter speeds.
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