LoneRangeFinder Loc: Left field

I asked this in "General Discussions"-- and got no responses-- so maybe that's not the place for this question: Has anyone experienced a color cast using this filter? I saw some customer comments suggesting as much-- and I thought B+W was a highly rated filter manufacturer... so just wondering....

Thanks. This is the "10 stop" ND filter.

gwong1 Loc: Tampa, FL

Lone, I am not sure if you used the search engine, but this may help in your quest. Gary http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/search.jsp?q=ND+Filter&u=&s=0

LoneRangeFinder Loc: Left field

Thanks. I was looking for a more targeted discussion on the color shift. I probably should have just PM'ed a few "regulars" in the long exposure forum. According to what I've found, there is a shift in both the B+W and the Lee Stoppers. Shouldn't be difficult to fix in PP.

chapjohn Loc: Tigard, Oregon

ND's should not introduce new color into the image. I can suggest two areas that should be considered before blaming the ND filter...CPL and WB. Non-multicoated filters can always be a hazzard.

Let's consider another line of thought about ND's. If what you call "color-shift" is the deeper blues of the sky because of long exposure. To get that is one reason why we use ND's.

I would agree that PP can most likely help get the color you want in the image.

LoneRangeFinder Loc: Left field

Thanks. Not referring to a bluer sky.

There has been a reported color bias (differentiated by brand) in some tests done (don't have the resource-right now), by some users on UHH, and by reviews on some of the big sellers of photographic equipment.

While I agree that it should be neutral, I'm only asking-- and reporting-- what I've read. The color cast mentioned was a warmer(sepia?) toning when using the B+W 10 stop ND and a different color bias with the Lee Big Stopper.

I hesitiate to mention these by name--because just like the (insert camera brand user here) owners come out in force to defend what they use-- I expect the same to happen here. In other words, I expect to get flamed--when I'm just trying to get more information.

Disclaimer: I realize online reviewers are not always knowledgeable/accurate

twowindsbear

How about posting some of the 'color cast-ed' photos? Perhaps a 'normal' exposure with out the ND filter, along with the 'long' exposure with the ND filter?

LoneRangeFinder Loc: Left field

A little context: I came across this while researching ND filters. This is how I approach all of my potential purchases by assessing exactly what it is I'm getting. I can't afford to buy them all and do comparisons.