Video shot with Canon 60D

Brian Brown · April 7th, 2011, 08:40 AM

Stelios, I don't think that will be near enough ND. I have an ND8 (3 stops), and it's often not enough when it's very bright outside, and I end up stopping down to the 5.6 range. I have a Fader ND, but it's a touch softer than a straight ND.

To "cover your bases," I'd get a 4-stop ND (ND16, or 1.2). Then, you'll be able to shoot wide-open when it's bright, or add a little ISO when it's not.

A Fader-style ND is the most convenient (since it's infinite), but I still contend that they take away a bit of sharpness and some models will alter color.

Stelios Christofides · April 7th, 2011, 11:08 AM

OK Brian thanks. What about this ND filter then?
Genus ND Fader Filter 77mm - Genus Video and DSLR products

Stelios

Brian Brown · April 7th, 2011, 11:13 AM

Yes, those have gotten very good reviews. I think there are four brands of the variable ND filters on the market today. Each with different price points and levels of quality.

April 7th, 2011, 08:40 AM	#16
Brian Brown Major Player Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Estes Park, CO USA Posts: 426	Re: Video shot with Canon 60D Stelios, I don't think that will be near enough ND. I have an ND8 (3 stops), and it's often not enough when it's very bright outside, and I end up stopping down to the 5.6 range. I have a Fader ND, but it's a touch softer than a straight ND. To "cover your bases," I'd get a 4-stop ND (ND16, or 1.2). Then, you'll be able to shoot wide-open when it's bright, or add a little ISO when it's not. A Fader-style ND is the most convenient (since it's infinite), but I still contend that they take away a bit of sharpness and some models will alter color.

April 7th, 2011, 11:08 AM	#17
Stelios Christofides Trustee Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Nicosia, CYPRUS Posts: 1,080	Re: Video shot with Canon 60D OK Brian thanks. What about this ND filter then? Genus ND Fader Filter 77mm - Genus Video and DSLR products Stelios __________________ My Blog: http://steliosc.blogspot.com "I hope for nothing, I fear nothing, I am free" Nikos Kazantzakis

April 7th, 2011, 11:13 AM	#18
Brian Brown Major Player Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Estes Park, CO USA Posts: 426	Re: Video shot with Canon 60D Yes, those have gotten very good reviews. I think there are four brands of the variable ND filters on the market today. Each with different price points and levels of quality.