Which filters do you use? at DVinfo.net

Erik Norgaard · March 30th, 2007, 09:28 AM

Hi:

I am about to order a A1 once it gets in stock ... Meanwhile I took the opportunity to look around what else they've got I might need. I came across a filter package Canon FS72U containing a ND8, UV and a circular polarized 72mm filters at 155 euros.

Which filters do you use?

I found another thread regarding circular vs linear polarized filters, but I assume that if Canon make circular polarized filters then that's the one to get. Is that right?

Thanks, Erik

Eric Weiss · March 30th, 2007, 09:42 AM

I have that pack for my XL1-S. I only use the CP. It's good. Canon's built in ND is better than the ND8, provided you are savvy with exposure settings.

I also use a lot of colored grads, nd grads, and Tiffen soft filters.

I never used the UV filter. They are more for protection..and I live on the edge.

Erik Norgaard · March 30th, 2007, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eric Weiss

I have that pack for my XL1-S. I only use the CP. It's good. Canon's built in ND is better than the ND8, provided you are savvy with exposure settings.

I also use a lot of colored grads, nd grads, and Tiffen soft filters.

I never used the UV filter. They are more for protection..and I live on the edge.

Great, I think I chicken out and use the UV filter. You say the A1 has built in ND - are you thinking about gain or iris?

My interest in the ND8 is that I have an idea of a shot of the sun at full zoom - so it appear large - and I'd hate to fry the CCDs. The ND8 should take another 6 f-stops I understand. Or did I misunderstand something here? What do you suggest for such a shot?

Thanks, Erik

Eric Weiss · March 30th, 2007, 11:30 AM

yeah, if you are shooting the sun..directly into the sun..
use an nd.

I shoot sunrises and sunsets quite often, very zoomed..no ND at all.
If it's overcast, I will use a red or tobacco grad.
Just look at the light meter on the cam. I've never fried a ccd.

This isn't a suggestion..but my work experience has told me that
if you can look at the sun without it being too harsh on your eyes,
the same would go for the cam.

I firmly believe UV filters are a global scam perpetrated by the glass industry.

Cal Bickford · March 31st, 2007, 06:34 PM

hey Erik, The A1 does have a built in 1/6 and 1/32 ND filter that is an actual lense mechanism and not some kind of electorinic de-amplification.

March 30th, 2007, 09:28 AM	#1
Erik Norgaard Major Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 238	Which filters do you use? Hi: I am about to order a A1 once it gets in stock ... Meanwhile I took the opportunity to look around what else they've got I might need. I came across a filter package Canon FS72U containing a ND8, UV and a circular polarized 72mm filters at 155 euros. Which filters do you use? I found another thread regarding circular vs linear polarized filters, but I assume that if Canon make circular polarized filters then that's the one to get. Is that right? Thanks, Erik

March 30th, 2007, 11:30 AM	#4
Eric Weiss Major Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Philly,PA Posts: 360	yeah, if you are shooting the sun..directly into the sun.. use an nd. I shoot sunrises and sunsets quite often, very zoomed..no ND at all. If it's overcast, I will use a red or tobacco grad. Just look at the light meter on the cam. I've never fried a ccd. This isn't a suggestion..but my work experience has told me that if you can look at the sun without it being too harsh on your eyes, the same would go for the cam. I firmly believe UV filters are a global scam perpetrated by the glass industry. Last edited by Eric Weiss; March 30th, 2007 at 12:50 PM.

March 30th, 2007, 09:42 AM	#2
Eric Weiss Major Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Philly,PA Posts: 360	I have that pack for my XL1-S. I only use the CP. It's good. Canon's built in ND is better than the ND8, provided you are savvy with exposure settings. I also use a lot of colored grads, nd grads, and Tiffen soft filters. I never used the UV filter. They are more for protection..and I live on the edge.

March 31st, 2007, 06:34 PM	#5
Cal Bickford Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 157	hey Erik, The A1 does have a built in 1/6 and 1/32 ND filter that is an actual lense mechanism and not some kind of electorinic de-amplification.