4 stop ND filter, anyone use one? (examples?)

R

Richard Peters

Suspended / Banned
Messages
1,323
Edit My Images
No
Does anyone on here use a Lee 4 stop ND filter? I'm thinking about getting one for slow shutter speeds in fairly bright conditions. I'd love to see any examples if anyone has one?

:)
 
Hi Richard. I have a Lee 0.9 ND and also the majestic B+W 10 stop ND.

It was this shot by Gary that prompted me to get the 10 stop one: http://www.mysteryme.com/index.php?showimage=300. Some other examples:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/c-l-p/sets/72157603370744181/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/adamclutterbuck/sets/72057594060767730/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/milouvision/sets/72157600209276621/

My method is to tend to stop down to f/16 (or f/8 is quite successful), use ISO50 or 100 and engage mirror lock-up. After focusing, I click to lock the mirror up, whack on the filter and open the shutter with a shutter release cable. Alternatively use auto-focus and then switch to manual focus before putting on the filter. You can't see anything through the lens with it on.

I use a Canon timed remote which enables me to dial in how many seconds I want the shutter to open. It's best to experiment but after a while, you get a feel for how long the shutter needs to be open, and always use the histogram as a guide. If you use f/16 and the 10 stop around dusk, be prepared for exposures of 400 seconds.

I find that the use of the filter has to bring something extra to the image, e.g. I took a shot a waterfall with and without the 10 stop - both images (at 4 and 270 seconds) looked the same.

Hope this helps.
 
I just love resurrecting old threads! :D

Just wondering where you found a B+W 10 stop ND filter?

Matt
 
If I remember rightly warehouse express do them. :)
 
Cheers guys! :D

Matt
 
Just checked back on this thread, some very nice photos in those links! I've not had much chance to get out with my 10 stop yet. Had a very quick go of it in london a few weeks ago but that was it. I've noticed you get a slight cast on the images but nothing that photoshop won't fix in a few seconds :)
 
what does 4 stop mean? sorry to hijack.
 
milou said:
Hi Richard. I have a Lee 0.9 ND and also the majestic B+W 10 stop ND.

It was this shot by Gary that prompted me to get the 10 stop one: http://www.mysteryme.com/index.php?showimage=300. Some other examples:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/c-l-p/sets/72157603370744181/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/adamclutterbuck/sets/72057594060767730/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/milouvision/sets/72157600209276621/

My method is to tend to stop down to f/16 (or f/8 is quite successful), use ISO50 or 100 and engage mirror lock-up. After focusing, I click to lock the mirror up, whack on the filter and open the shutter with a shutter release cable. Alternatively use auto-focus and then switch to manual focus before putting on the filter. You can't see anything through the lens with it on.

I use a Canon timed remote which enables me to dial in how many seconds I want the shutter to open. It's best to experiment but after a while, you get a feel for how long the shutter needs to be open, and always use the histogram as a guide. If you use f/16 and the 10 stop around dusk, be prepared for exposures of 400 seconds.

I find that the use of the filter has to bring something extra to the image, e.g. I took a shot a waterfall with and without the 10 stop - both images (at 4 and 270 seconds) looked the same.

Hope this helps.
Click to expand...

Hi,

Am I correct in thinking that the B+W is a screw on filter? I have the Lee slot in filters and would like to know how you can combine the two?

Can you get adaptors so I just need to buy the largest B+W 10 stop and buy rings to allow me to use on smaller diameter lenses.

Thanks,

john
 
middlearthimages said:
Hi,

Am I correct in thinking that the B+W is a screw on filter? I have the Lee slot in filters and would like to know how you can combine the two?

Can you get adaptors so I just need to buy the largest B+W 10 stop and buy rings to allow me to use on smaller diameter lenses.

Thanks,

john
Click to expand...

Most screw in filters (with the exception of CPL) are threaded both front and rear, so remove the Lee adaptor ring, fit the circular filter and then fit the Lee ring to the filter.

I have the Lee 0.9 Proglass, it is awsome, I opted for the proglass over the resin on recomendations of friends, I am so happy with it, no looking back.

I am sat at work at the moment so I cant access any of the usual photo upload sites to post an example image, I do have it uploaded on two other forums but I know how posting those links can upset the management LOL
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top