ND filters
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TommyB wrote:
What are the benefits of using an ND filter
Here is an example of what can be accomplished with a ND filter.
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-360154-1.html
Jan 24, 2016 09:22:06 #
Bud S
Loc: Logan Ohio
TommyB wrote:
What are the benefits of using an ND filter
if it's graduated like we used for film, you can balance the highlights/shadows in a scene. I still have mine in my camera bag.
Jan 24, 2016 09:28:31 #
Long shutter speeds for dramatic effect. Balancing exposures when the light is beyond the dynamic range of the camera.
I just ordered a set of Lee's. Had an inexpensive set and there was always bad color cast when I used them. Hope the Lee's are better.
Bill
I just ordered a set of Lee's. Had an inexpensive set and there was always bad color cast when I used them. Hope the Lee's are better.
Bill
Jan 24, 2016 09:29:45 #
The benefits of Neutral Density filters are several:
1) It allows the creative expression of liquid motion. Water becomes magical. People milling about can be made to disappear (sometimes.)
2) Under bright conditions, it can bring the f stop back to a prime f stop which is about 2 stops from wide open for most lenses. By "prime" I mean greatest optical quality.
3) It tames high ISO devices, like digital cinema cameras, so that they can shoot in daylight.
1) It allows the creative expression of liquid motion. Water becomes magical. People milling about can be made to disappear (sometimes.)
2) Under bright conditions, it can bring the f stop back to a prime f stop which is about 2 stops from wide open for most lenses. By "prime" I mean greatest optical quality.
3) It tames high ISO devices, like digital cinema cameras, so that they can shoot in daylight.
Jan 24, 2016 10:42:44 #
billnourse wrote:
Long shutter speeds for dramatic effect. Balancing exposures when the light is beyond the dynamic range of the camera.
I just ordered a set of Lee's. Had an inexpensive set and there was always bad color cast when I used them. Hope the Lee's are better.
Bill
I just ordered a set of Lee's. Had an inexpensive set and there was always bad color cast when I used them. Hope the Lee's are better.
Bill
I just started with the Lee system. The Big Stopper will produce a blue color cast, however it can easily be corrected by increasing the WB in camera or in PP.
Jan 24, 2016 16:06:22 #
PhotoArtsLA wrote:
Please extend on that one, I do not quite understand..../... 3) It tames high ISO devices, like digital cinema cameras, so that they can shoot in daylight.
My experience:
In a bright scene one can lower the ISO and in extreme cases (like eclipses) that is not sufficient so ND are needed. In high contrast a gradual ND filter helps in some specific case. (personally I make two exposures instead of using a ND in order to make one capture).
I have never felt the need of a ND due to too high a ISO so I am puzzled.
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Jan 24, 2016 16:56:53 #
TommyB wrote:
What are the benefits of using an ND filter
I didnt ask this question I just went out and got one
Here are my first results
High noon in the fl sun I was able to shoot at 30 sec f 22
I have high hopes for waterfalls. seashore and the like
1/30 sec f 22
30 second F 22
Jan 24, 2016 17:47:41 #
TommyB wrote:
What are the benefits of using an ND filter
Depending on the density, you can use one to be able to use a larger aperture for more dramatic shallow depth of field. Or you can use one to be able to use longer exposures - which as has been pointed out can result in nice waterfalls and water surfaces, interesting cloud effects, and other useful creative effects, without having to resort to shooting at F22, which causes loss of resolution due to diffraction, or extended low ISO, which makes the camera susceptible to blow out on highlights.
Jan 25, 2016 06:46:47 #
TommyB wrote:
What are the benefits of using an ND filter
More control of exposure;
Larger apertures and/or longer shutter speeds.
Typical use is to blur running water with perhaps 1 sec shutter speed or to hide moving people in a street with perhaps 20 sec shutter speed.
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