Stacking Filters (Page 2): Nice comparison.

Lionsgate Loc: Sierra Vista, Arizona

Nice comparison.

CAM1017 Loc: Chiloquin, Oregon

Smokenmirrorss wrote:

When I shoot under a green tree canopy or in a location I will get a green reflection on the subject, I sometimes also want the blue sky to pop, so I will load a CPL filter over an FLD filter. Is there a preference for which should go on top? Are there pitfalls to stacking filters?

Thanks

Have you tried leaving all the filters off and making your corrections in Post processing?

GC likes NIKON Loc: East Greenwich, Rhode Island

Smokenmirrorss wrote:

St3v3M wrote:

FLD filters provide correct color, removing harsh green cast caused by fluorescent bulbs. You're outside right?

Yes. I tried the filter for the spectrum effect on green and it worked. Here's a comparison:

Hey Smoke, I actually like the greenish one better. Is this a good candidate for HDR to get some detail in the bells ???

Nevada Chuck

Smokenmirrorss wrote:

When I shoot under a green tree canopy or in a location I will get a green reflection on the subject, I sometimes also want the blue sky to pop, so I will load a CPL filter over an FLD filter. Is there a preference for which should go on top? Are there pitfalls to stacking filters?

Thanks

As a general rule, stacking filters should be avoided like the plague. The more glass you put in the light path, the more potential for various lens defects. I know some photographers (myself included) who keep a UV or Skylight filter on their lenses for physical protection, but remove it just before taking the shot. This may at times give a slight tinge to the overall color, but that's part of what shooting in RAW is all about.

In your situation as described above, I would go with the CPL, do away with any other filters, shoot in RAW and make any required color corrections in post.

Smokenmirrorss Loc: WV

twowindsbear wrote:

Smokenmirrorss wrote:

renomike wrote:

I don't know about stacking order, but you will get degrading of the sharpness of the lens, by adding filter on top of one another. Usually not recommended.

Mike

I wondered. I will have to try each on its own in different environs and test for effect. Why do you suppose they have two sided threads, anyway?

Two sided threads - to allow attaching a lens hood, or a lens cap.

Ah, my hood goes on the outside of the main lense.

Smokenmirrorss Loc: WV

CAM1017 wrote:

Smokenmirrorss wrote:

When I shoot under a green tree canopy or in a location I will get a green reflection on the subject, I sometimes also want the blue sky to pop, so I will load a CPL filter over an FLD filter. Is there a preference for which should go on top? Are there pitfalls to stacking filters?

Thanks

Have you tried leaving all the filters off and making your corrections in Post processing?

Yea, I was shooting portraits under a green canopy. I could get the green out, but the skin wash effect was terrible. I ended up doing selective filtering and I even had to work with layers on some of them. I was looking for an easier post production and that's why I got the filter. I'm going to try the pre-post white balance bracketing on the same shot and see if it has an effect.

Smokenmirrorss Loc: WV

GC likes NIKON wrote:

Smokenmirrorss wrote:

St3v3M wrote:

FLD filters provide correct color, removing harsh green cast caused by fluorescent bulbs. You're outside right?

Yes. I tried the filter for the spectrum effect on green and it worked. Here's a comparison:

Hey Smoke, I actually like the greenish one better. Is this a good candidate for HDR to get some detail in the bells ???

I kinda like the green one better as well. The green-skinned prom pictures, not so much! I'll try the HDR this evening and see what happens. I will be interested to see what I can do with the reflections in the marbles, too.

mcveed Loc: Kelowna, British Columbia (between trips)

You can drop the FLD filter by doing a custom white balance for shots under trees. That will also get rid of the blue cast from shooting in open shade.

twowindsbear

Smokenmirrorss wrote:

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Now, I'm really confused! If you put your lens hood on the outside of the main lens - where do you put the filter(s)?

Smokenmirrorss Loc: WV

twowindsbear wrote:

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Filter threads inside the main lens - it is a Canon. The female threads are on the inside lip of the main lens - filter. Male threads on the outside of the main lens for the daisy/shadow hood.

mcveed Loc: Kelowna, British Columbia (between trips)

You screw them into the threads on the end of the lens. Take a look at the lens. It should be obvious. If you are stacking filters it doesn't matter what order they go on.

Smokenmirrorss Loc: WV

mcveed wrote:

You can drop the FLD filter by doing a custom white balance for shots under trees. That will also get rid of the blue cast from shooting in open shade.

I am going to try bracketing to see if that helps. Is there an WB cutom other than the Kelvin setting? If so, I need to read up.

Smokenmirrorss Loc: WV

mcveed wrote:

You can drop the FLD filter by doing a custom white balance for shots under trees. That will also get rid of the blue cast from shooting in open shade.

That was the trick. I was shooting with the Landscape setting in the background. It must have a pre-determined white setting. Once I set the white correctly (or close with a white lense box as reference), it was much better. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I am out to buy an 18% grey sheet tomorrow. I really appreciate your willingness to teach a novice. The other effects were sharpness and contrast - with them, you can correct the color, but not the picture.

Smokenmirrorss Loc: WV

GC likes NIKON wrote:

Smokenmirrorss wrote:

St3v3M wrote:

FLD filters provide correct color, removing harsh green cast caused by fluorescent bulbs. You're outside right?

Yes. I tried the filter for the spectrum effect on green and it worked. Here's a comparison:

Hey Smoke, I actually like the greenish one better. Is this a good candidate for HDR to get some detail in the bells ???

Didn't get to the HDR this evening- Racoons posing for the camera. I will try it tomorrow!

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Smokenmirrorss Loc: WV

Lionsgate wrote:

When using ND filters its always a good idea to bracket your exposures. I often taken a normal, plus 3 over and 3 under exposures. I usually get a really great single exposure but I always get a great HDR photo.

I could see a difference in clarity on several of the shots. It adds a little clear 'punch' to the shot. I'll add a +/-2 to 3 for a while and see what my eye likes best. Thank you for the tip.