photodoc16 wrote:
Ladies and Gents,
I have a small collection of 2 and 3 stop Lee, Hoya and Hi Tech ND filters - all graduated. When I tried some long exposures there was a strong magenta tint which, I have learned is most likely from the filters. Since I want to get into long exposures for interesting applications as well as the more common uses, I thought I would bite the bullet and get 3, 6 and 10 stop solid filters that are not at the low end and that will not have any color cast. I know that there are a number of manufacturers and I will have to price compare. One question is whether I should get screw on filters or use a filter holder with square or rectangular plates. I will need a filter thread of 77mm and have the step down (up?) filter rings. Before I spend a bunch is there any advice to help me spend wisely?
Thank you,
Photodoc16
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I use Lee filters - they are considered one of the top brands though there are other good filter manufacturers. Nisi have been mentioned and they are also considered to be a good make. One of the questions you asked is whether to get screw in filters or a holder into which you can slide your filter(s). One of the main attractions for me with the holder option is that you can have as many as 3 filters in at a time - I'm not sure that screw in filters allow this. Lee filters are supposed to display a blue colour cast but I'm not sure that I've been aware of it. I primarily just use the solid NDs now and of course a poloriser - I have a huge array of grads but seldom use them as you can get the same effect in post. One of the respondents mentioned the use of tape on the viewfinder when taking long exposures - I did do this with every shot but seldom do now - I've had one or two issues when I haven't, particularly if the sun is directly behind the viewfinder so I still keep a roll of electricians insulating tape in my bag.