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Hard to find orange/infrared filter
It is also available . Not as cheap as Amazon.de though. Given the dire state of the Euro now it is probably worth buying in Europe.
Posted by Gwyn on 09/05/2010 - 16:30
Hard to find orange/infrared filter
Many thanks everyone - can't believe I couldn't find it on amazon UK! I'll probably buy it from there for the sake of simplicity, though the other sites look tempting.
Posted by jakobn on 09/05/2010 - 16:53
Hard to find orange/infrared filter
Many thanks everyone - can't believe I couldn't find it on amazon UK! Me neither at first but the search term infracolor did wonders :) Good luck with the filter and post some photos because i'm interested in how they look. I've a K10D and I've used it with a real infrared filter but the K10D is...
Posted by Anvh on 09/05/2010 - 17:04
Hard to find orange/infrared filter
http://www.speedgraphic.co.uk/search_results.asp?usrID=B463545D-E36E-4F1B-BBA2-08A8CA432980 cheers Steve.M. (used them quite often...very good)
Posted by bretbysteve on 09/05/2010 - 19:15
Filters - Which and why??
All, got a question on filters. Having just got my K-x, I was wondering which filters I would require?? I guess I would need a Polarizing filter, and possibly a UV or Skylight filter, but haven't got a clue about what & why, nor on if they come in different sizes, can/should you use them together....
Posted by iofred on 19/05/2010 - 15:36
Filters - Which and why??
Fred - look at the Cokin P system as a starting point. P system can be used on any lens you're likely to use with your K-X. Most useful filters - Grad Grey, Grad Blue, ND4 and polariser. System filters mean they can be used on different size lenses with a change in the adaptor ring on the filter...
Posted by Steve Chasey on 19/05/2010 - 15:49
Filters - Which and why??
Depends what you want to do. If you think that you're not likely to use filters frequently, then buying one or two circular threaded filters may be a more useful option than buying into the square filter systems. If so, don't forget that if you have lenses with different filter diameters, you ca...
Posted by JonSchick on 19/05/2010 - 17:32
Filters - Which and why??
I'm a great believer that if you don't know why you have a filter on your lens - don't! I've got some Circular Polarisers (49mm for the A/50mm, 77mm for the DA 12-24mm) which are useful outdoors, but only if you are facing in the "right" direction, otherwise they just knock a couple of stops off....
Posted by flossie on 19/05/2010 - 17:43
Filters - Which and why??
In all honesty the only filter I would advise to begin with is a polariser. I got mine from , it's cheap and cheerful and I have yet to spot any flaws in the glass or coating. Leave the others until you work out what sort of photography you enjoy most, and which lenses you'll use most. The one ...
Posted by Dangermouse on 19/05/2010 - 17:45
Filters - Which and why??
For digital photography, the polariser is almost the only filter you will ever need. Everything else can be done in Photoshop without putting extra glass in front of the lens. Bear in mind that there's no point putting colour correction filters on if you use AWB - the effect will be removed or wa...
Posted by johnriley on 19/05/2010 - 17:46
Filters - Which and why??
For digital photography, the polariser is almost the only filter you will ever need. Everything else can be done in Photoshop without putting extra glass in front of the lens. I agree with that however I would at Natural Density & Graduated Natural Density filter to the list. For ND I would get thre...
Posted by Anvh on 19/05/2010 - 22:21
Competition Topics
I`m a bit wary of this topic as I consider any photographic meddling - other than that which John has just mentioned - to be altering beyond the true image taken. I use Picasa for the aforementioned "tweaks" but consider anything else to be outside the parameters of a good photo.It reminds me of my...
Posted by TOZZA27 on 01/06/2010 - 14:25
The Roger Hicks Syndrome
I think it's not so much over-complication, but the wrong kind of complication. By which I'm referring to the fripperies... all the stupid mucking about they give you options for in the camera, where anyone that is a) interested in that sort of manipulation, and b) capable of it will inevitably d...
Posted by ChrisA on 01/06/2010 - 17:01
Protection filter Yes or No
Hi, has anyone done a test to see if there is any loss of IQ when using a 'Skylight'type of filter to protect your lens, I read a comment a while ago saying "why would anyone spend good money on good glass and then put a filter in front of it" this made me think is it protection at the cost of quali...
Posted by Still27 on 03/06/2010 - 21:37
Protection filter Yes or No
This answer all your questions I think (Pentax is named so that makes any article good) Only bought a filter for protection for my first two lenses but not any more, actually my uncle now has the filter. I only use polarisers and square GND filters because of their effect.
Posted by Anvh on 03/06/2010 - 21:46
Protection filter Yes or No
I'm with Stefan. I only use ND & polarising filters because of the effect. Lens hoods provide enough protection if you ask me.
Posted by Snootchies on 03/06/2010 - 21:51
Protection filter Yes or No
Spend the money you'd spend on filters on photographic insurance instead. Then you'll have the best IQ & peace of mind.
Posted by RR on 03/06/2010 - 22:11
Protection filter Yes or No
As one who started with an ME Super and a 50mm F2 'kit' lens, I have generally put a skylight on my lenses. In those days, lenses came without a hood. If it did have one, it was a built in one (such as the smc 135mm F3.5) and was OK for shading the lens but no good at protecting it. The skylight ha...
Posted by Steve Chasey on 03/06/2010 - 22:15
Protection filter Yes or No
Spend the money you'd spend on filters on photographic insurance instead. Then you'll have the best IQ & peace of mind. Genius...
Posted by WobblyGoblin on 03/06/2010 - 22:18
Protection filter Yes or No
Spend the money you'd spend on filters on photographic insurance instead. Then you'll have the best IQ & peace of mind. Wise indeed.
Posted by dougf8 on 03/06/2010 - 22:21
