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01/05/2010 03:45:54 PM · #1
I recently treated myself to a ND8 filter for my 17-70mm f2.8-4.5

I have a few simple ideas to experiment with it, but i was wondering if anyone could think of some really creative shots or themes which would be worth trying out?

Examples would be great too. Thanks!
01/05/2010 03:54:54 PM · #2
You could roll it up into a cigar and smoke it?
01/05/2010 04:12:49 PM · #3
Originally posted by Q-bis:

Examples would be great too. Thanks!

I don't know anything about the relative strengths of ND filters, but you should check out jdannels ND 110 gallery.
01/05/2010 04:15:00 PM · #4
both excellent suggestions!
01/05/2010 04:24:39 PM · #5
Think motion blur in a very bright scene. This can be fun.

However, here is the best specific idea I can give you.

I love to shoot flowers with ND filters and on-board flash (go ahead, tell me off.... It works very much well enough, and is highly convenient)

The trick is to wait until it's evening (or early morning would work if you can possibly drag yourself out of bed, I can't..) then use the ND filter with the aperture just closed enough to give you the DOF you need and hit it with enough flash to bring out the flower.

Here's an example using the built in ND and built in flash on the Canon G9.



Edit: An IS / VR lens is highly recommended if handholding, tripod is even better.. :)

Message edited by author 2010-01-05 16:29:38.
01/05/2010 04:35:42 PM · #6
it really frees you up to take long exposures in bright environments

you can move your lens to different points of focus during the shot:

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motion blur (camera motion or subject motion), as mentioned before, also a possibility: ..

you can also try "double exposures", where you move the camera so that it points at two different subjects/areas during exposure:



If you like that sort of thing - it's not to everyone's taste.
01/05/2010 09:49:19 PM · #7
I cannot think of the guy now (some google would likely find him)... He used welders glasses to take erry pictures of places like times square without any people - due to the outlandish exposure times in mid day sunlight.
01/05/2010 10:29:25 PM · #8
B+w 110 10 stop decrease.



Bought one for Japan trip because I figure the tourist spots would be crowded and it would help eliminate the people. Just make sure you bring along a stable tripod when using your filter.

Haven't used the filter much since upgrading to the k10. Multiple exposure mode can do something similar to what a ND filter can.
01/05/2010 10:37:18 PM · #9
Originally posted by faidoi:



Multiple exposure mode can do something similar to what a ND filter can.


Wow, I never even thought of that. Wish I would've known this a month ago, but it's still cool info.
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