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Andy and I have both seen issues with light coming in the back side of the filter and being seen in shots. It's especially bad with my super wide rig, OR long exposures (30 seconds or more). The other day we were talking about it and I suggested we try "beer coozies" and basically stretch them over the filter and then back over the holder covering all those gaps.
I also have issues with the D700 getting light leaks in from the viewfinder if I forget to close it's shutter. Not sure if that's camera specific or not though as I didn't shoot a lot with my 10-stop with the 5Dii as I just got it last year. I also didn't see it at stepping stone (in the woods) but had issues with EVERY long shot at Sakonnet last week. So it could just be the angle of the light being just right...
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Yeah, this. Because I use a panel 10 stop, not a screw in, if you have light leaks, you get reflection coming off the filter into the lens, that shows up in your shots. I was laying a black glove on the top of the filter edge, and the holder to block it, but you still get some in from the side. So I need to buy some black tape to seal up the sides of the holder, and I want something that seals the top and bottom. Pretty much a matte box, but flexable, and moveable to how I have the filters placed. A neoprene sock fits this requirement I think.Originally Posted by jacobsen1
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Woah, cool thread. Nice write-up, Andy.
- Scott
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format will custom make one (my only option).
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formatt = hi-tech, right?
I'm curious how much IR it will let in, both my hi-tech filters suck in that regard when I try to use them for longish to long exposures. I have a 3-stop hard GND and a 4-stop ND from them. Is that where Andy's is from?
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Troof. I had to order it directly from Hi-Tech, via Formatt's website.
Jeff,
Here:
http://www.formatt.co.uk/stills-filt...s-filters.aspx
Top filter, 3 density, which is the top filter on this page.
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published Andy's post the the front page today, Great writeup Andy!
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dude, thank YOU!
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OK... I read the write-up and I can see the advantages big time. I am faced with this leap now, as the cloud cover here in WA is nearly constant and I think it is what has been making a lot of my shots so "dull". That having been said, what is a recommended setup? The only lens I can see me using this with initially is my Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5 (67mm filter). I think I am going to avoid the circular route, but I don't want to break the bank on a high end 4x4 or 4x6 setup. Thanks everyone for the info and great job on the write-up Andy, thanks!!!
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D, here's what I would get if I was just starting out.
Holder and ring from maxsaver.net - http://maxsaver.net/P-Series-Holder-...in-filter.aspx
That can be trimmed down if it vignettes on your lens.
And hitech filters: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search...993+4294954285
I only own 3-stop ones (0.9), but they can be too much sometimes.
If you're only going to get one - I would suggest a 3-stop soft edge.
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yes, chinese FTW.
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Yeah - that site is awesome! I haven't ever had an issue and I've bought a ton of adapter rings and step-up/step-down rings from there. And even bought my hoya hd polarizer from them (it's not their fault hoya sucks...).
Just order and then forget you did and it'll arrive when you least expect it. Although they've been remarkably speedy to the west coast.
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yeah, as soon as my 7-14mm gets here I plan on ordering a P and Z holder and whatever ring I need from them. Too bad they never have Xs.
wait, I'm looking over there, do they not even have Zs?
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ugh. Well I REALLY hope the 7-14mm will work with Ps then. I think it might for GNDs, but a CP I'd bet needs to be the Z. But maybe I just skip the CP like I always have with the 14-24 or 12-24?
Please please please let Ps work!!!!!!!!!!!
and not just for the holder, the filters are also much much cheaper.
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Woah, that is a good price. I just ordered one in 72mm.
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Got mine yesterday- the quality looks pretty good. I had forgot I even ordered thisand ordered!Thanks Jeff!!!
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Here is a tutorial on Adam Barkers facebook page. Hope you all can see it.
http://www.facebook.com/video/video....6068728&ref=mf
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Sweet! I'd love to play with some.
And, I just had to shell out for a new 2-stop hard grad. I lost mine sometime in the last week or so.
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I have done that twice. Once, I broke one in my messenger bag and another time I lost one. $120 worth of mistakes.Sweet! I'd love to play with some.
And, I just had to shell out for a new 2-stop hard grad. I lost mine sometime in the last week or so.
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you have to order them from the UK, but yes they're out...
http://www.teamworkphoto.com/index.p...ducts_id=14714
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