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Filters
Same here, I always use a polariser, usually a ND Grad and sometimes (not often) a 10 stopper. The only other 'filter' I carry is a piece of welding glass, just because I like to give myself a challenge! Oh, sometimes I have a Hoya IR72 Infra-red, but this is rarely used. Regards David
Posted by davidstorm on 14/03/2013 - 21:34
Filters
push the glass out of an old 49mm filter and screw the rim to the lens to make an extension then screw on the polariser, works a treat.
Posted by redbusa99 on 15/03/2013 - 01:09
Filters
Filters have become less important with the advent of Photoshop and HDR photography so using them is becoming more about what you prefer...getting the shot as good as possible in-camera or trying to make a not so great shot into a good one in photoshop, that debate's already ongoing so lets not star...
Posted by simonkit on 15/03/2013 - 08:50
Filters
Only thing that can't be done in softrware is polarisers and ND filters for long exposures in bright scenes. I have some polarisers but still haven't got around to getting an ND filter. Can't see the point of using grad ND filters when that can be done so simply in Post pro, and much more accur...
Posted by Smeggypants on 15/03/2013 - 20:54
Filters
push the glass out of an old 49mm filter and screw the rim to the lens to make an extension then screw on the polariser, works a treat. Thank you, Joe, for the tip! :D
Posted by major on 15/03/2013 - 21:52
Filters
Nd grads are absolutely essential for me, just couldn't do without them. Why not just do grads in software? You can place them much more accurately, add multiple grads at different angles and intensity. Ans you're not just restricted to diminishing exposure.... you can brighten, change contrast, sha...
Posted by simonkit on 18/03/2013 - 12:33
Filters
I think trying to achieve the the best quality image with the camera is more satisfying and skillful than modifying the image on a computer, let's face it anyone that is good on a computer can make a poor image look good. So making a poor scene look good by putting a ND grad filter on the front of a...
Posted by Smeggypants on 18/03/2013 - 22:26
Filters
I think trying to achieve the the best quality image with the camera is more satisfying and skillful than modifying the image on a computer, let's face it anyone that is good on a computer can make a poor image look good. Hi all, I wouldn't know where to start on how to apply a hard grad ND to a sky...
Posted by Smeggypants on 18/03/2013 - 22:31
Chinese accessories
I have bought quite a few and have been delighted with all of them. Some of my purchases so far: - 67mm circular polariser, optical glass - great results - £3.50 - 2 x lens hoods for 55-300 lens - approx £3 each - Aputure remote trigger - superb product - £20 - 2 x K-5 batteries, 2000mah ...
Posted by davidstorm on 23/03/2013 - 10:10
Polariser filter
Hi Just quick question, can you fit a CPL on top of a skylight 1a filter with no effect to the image and also no loss of light? Greg
Posted by gregstammers on 26/03/2013 - 12:30
Polariser filter
Hi Greg, internal reflections and flare? I've abandoned any Skylight filters in the digital era. I have a knocked out one for attaching Cokin P holder (including polariser) to my DA 15mm though.
Posted by wvbarnes on 26/03/2013 - 12:35
Polariser filter
A polariser reduces light levels anyway by around 2/3 stops depending on the brand and you certainly run the risk of increasing flare and image degradation by adding one filter onto another but I have to ask, why would you want to do this anyway? Just remove the skylight and fit the polariser, nothi...
Posted by simonkit on 26/03/2013 - 12:39
Polariser filter
I agree with the two previous. Polarising filter on it`s own for the said reasons, also can be a real challenge to separate two filters screwed together. If you want to protect the front element use lens hoods!
Posted by cedricd on 26/03/2013 - 19:12
The best way of photographing fireworks
Use a zoom with a linear rather than rotary adjustment. Set the zoom at the furthest setting, then using a B exposure, pull the zoom control towards you ... And make sure you have a filter/protector on the lens. The last thing you want is a small red hot particle landing on te front ele...
Posted by Gamka on 02/04/2013 - 10:35
A few observations about recent travelling
I mainly use my camera when I'm travelling, and I don't even own a proper camera bag! What I use when I'm travelling is an old exped, padded drybag/toiletery bag with a zip and a shoulder strap. In it I can fit my K5 with either one of the following 3 mounted plus the other 2 spare inside (DA10-17mm...
Posted by chaude on 11/04/2013 - 17:34
Superb Wedding Video from Stills (posing tips?)
I came across this video by accident I was looking to see what the word "Mattalie" means, I've heard it in two songs..... anyone know? I normally can't stand videos made from stills, but the quality of the original photos on this one and the way it has been put together is really top drawer stuff...
Posted by Algernon on 06/04/2013 - 19:21
Most and least useful apps
Good Apps For landscape photography: DOF Calc, ND filter Calc, Sun surveyor & the essential TPE (The photographers Ephemeris) Simon
Posted by simonkit on 19/04/2013 - 09:19
Most and least useful apps
I use DOFMaster (gd for hyperfocal distance) and Longtime (gd for nd filter calculations)... a simple compass app is also surpringly useful, as is the smartphone stopwatch... Best Bill
Posted by thingsthatihaveseen on 19/04/2013 - 18:02
Lomography......Oh Dear
Personally if I want to take lomo type pics I use the Hipstamatic app in my iPhone. I really enjoy it, it costs about 2 quid or something, and periodically you can download new 'films' and 'lenses' and mix and match them within the app to create either groovy or hopeless combinations. The only thing...
Posted by matwhittington on 10/06/2013 - 18:51
Moiré with Pentax K-5 IIs
It has to be the right frequency to find moire, and senn has hit an example there for sure. A smaller aperture, introducing less definition because of diffraction, will lessen the effect. However, this is clearly an area with many variables. I think we can say that most of the time moire isn't...
Posted by johnriley on 21/06/2013 - 11:59
