GND filter suggestions
Jun 29, 2015 11:07:26 #
Pablo8 wrote:
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Make sure you get the lens attachment ring for wide-angle lenses. They are thinner than the standard ring, and place the filter holder closer to the lens, instead of protruding forward away from the lens. Obviously,they cost more than the standard ring, because they know people will want them (eventually),,,When they realise what is causing those 'Dark corners' in their pictures.
Make sure you get the lens attachment ring for wide-angle lenses. They are thinner than the standard ring, and place the filter holder closer to the lens, instead of protruding forward away from the lens. Obviously,they cost more than the standard ring, because they know people will want them (eventually),,,When they realise what is causing those 'Dark corners' in their pictures.
THANKS!
Jun 29, 2015 11:11:29 #
TheDman wrote:
The 10 stopper is an ND, not a GND. And the PS blending suggestion had nothing to do with long exposures, it's about exposing for the entire tonal range. Doesn't matter how long or short the exposure is. Here's one I just did by PS blending. If I had used a GND filter I would have darkened the mountains too, and I didn't want to do that.
Yes, thats what I do now with Lightroom. If I don't want a straight line I use the adjustment brush.
Jun 29, 2015 13:30:14 #
TheDman
Loc: USA
MtnMan wrote:
Yes, thats what I do now with Lightroom. If I don't want a straight line I use the adjustment brush.
The adjustment brush is great, however it doesn't blend separate exposures or allow the precision that Photoshop blending does. It's like having a GND that has the exact density, edge shape, and softness that your scene needs.
Jun 29, 2015 14:13:21 #
I no longer use grad filters because they are almost never the shape that is useful. Rather, in Photoshop I make a copy of the background image, change the blending mode to "Multiply" and paint in to darken part of the image as needed.
Jun 30, 2015 04:13:00 #
MtnMan wrote:
What do I look for in the holder?
In the Lee Filter system they have a wide angle lens adapter ring that sits closer to the lens, almost parallel in fact, reducing the possible vignetting effect.
Watch the video clip below:
http://www.leefilters.com/index.php/camera/system#nd-videobox
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