nd problems: i have just bought a variable ,adjustable nd filter its been fine but whent to use it today and when you turn it to darken it everything goes blue it also goes blue on the...

Crimsonwizard

i have just bought a variable ,adjustable nd filter its been fine but whent to use it today and when you turn it to darken it everything goes blue it also goes blue on the edges and the more you turn it the deep blue goes to the centre , i cant think what i am doing wrong , please can anyone help thanks

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Crimsonwizard wrote:

i have just bought a variable ,adjustable nd filter its been fine but whent to use it today and when you turn it to darken it everything goes blue it also goes blue on the edges and the more you turn it the deep blue goes to the centre , i cant think what i am doing wrong , please can anyone help thanks

Nothing is wrong. That's how they work. Turn it too much, and you get the X. I'll see if I can find a reference.

http://photo.net/filters-bags-tripods-accessories-forum/00aItm

http://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/39519665

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=1221876

jkaye65 Loc: Chico, CA

Crimsonwizard wrote:

i have just bought a variable ,adjustable nd filter its been fine but whent to use it today and when you turn it to darken it everything goes blue it also goes blue on the edges and the more you turn it the deep blue goes to the centre , i cant think what i am doing wrong , please can anyone help thanks

The problem may not be you. About 6 months ago I was in the market for a ND filter myself and I researched and checked reviews of the variable filters. I found way more unsatisfactory users than those who were happy. A lot of complaints were the color cast produced by the filters.

I ended up getting a Hoya ND400 and I love it. The idea of having 1 adjustable filter to cover all needs sounded good......but I couldn't take the chance of it ruining my shots.

Crimsonwizard

thankyou

Erv Loc: Medina Ohio

I got an Ulta Pro to play with. Works great and not to pricey. You just have to play with it a little before you go to get the shot you want. Like everything else there is a learning curve, or play factor.:):)
Erv

Crimsonwizard

thanks all for your help ive sussed it now

photoman022 Loc: Manchester CT USA

I've started using a variable ND filter and found that I had the same problem. The dark blue (matching the sky) was especially noticeable when I shot very wide angle (18mm). When I zoomed past 28mm the problem decreased and (eventually) went away above 35mm.