Can we talk filters? at DVinfo.net

David Carter · March 5th, 2006, 04:24 PM

I finally decided not to go HDV and go instead for a XL2. Which brought me here.

I'm investing in supporting equipment for the cam and am interested in buying some filters.

Can anyone suggest filters which it would be me worth invesing in? I know very little about them but I figure you chaps and chapesses may be able to suggest one or two must haves. I immediately bought a uv filter to protect the lens, so thats covered, but what else? and what effects do the filters create?

Would appreciate some personal thoughts from folk on this subject.

Cheers

Andrew Todd · March 5th, 2006, 04:58 PM

i have a couple uv filters.. a polarizer is another standard must have. The polarizer is in two pieces. the outmost piece rotates to adjust ligthing. you can use this filter to eliminate reflection on glass (like through a window on a car) and other surfaces as well as make skies a nicer colour.

Jimmy McKenzie · March 6th, 2006, 07:53 AM

The previous post got it right with the C.P.

Next on the list might be a graduated neutral density to control sky contrast against dark foreground.
A star filter has it's uses. Watch the expensive car auction on tv that has the rov cam near the chrome on the car. Barrett Jackson. Nice effect. It's also on the high pov cam for intros and cut to break shots on pay p view boxing matches.

David Carter · March 8th, 2006, 08:17 AM

got a polariser now, and will pick up some nd filters. thanks for the help.

March 5th, 2006, 04:24 PM	#1
David Carter Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Glasgow, Scotland, UK Posts: 170	Can we talk filters? I finally decided not to go HDV and go instead for a XL2. Which brought me here. I'm investing in supporting equipment for the cam and am interested in buying some filters. Can anyone suggest filters which it would be me worth invesing in? I know very little about them but I figure you chaps and chapesses may be able to suggest one or two must haves. I immediately bought a uv filter to protect the lens, so thats covered, but what else? and what effects do the filters create? Would appreciate some personal thoughts from folk on this subject. Cheers

March 5th, 2006, 04:58 PM	#2
Andrew Todd Major Player Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Saint John, CANADA Posts: 633	i have a couple uv filters.. a polarizer is another standard must have. The polarizer is in two pieces. the outmost piece rotates to adjust ligthing. you can use this filter to eliminate reflection on glass (like through a window on a car) and other surfaces as well as make skies a nicer colour. __________________ video : xl2 / letus35xl / bogen 503 photo- canon 1dmkII - bronica etrsi

March 6th, 2006, 07:53 AM	#3
Jimmy McKenzie Major Player Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Waterloo Ontario Posts: 721	2 more for your wish list The previous post got it right with the C.P. Next on the list might be a graduated neutral density to control sky contrast against dark foreground. A star filter has it's uses. Watch the expensive car auction on tv that has the rov cam near the chrome on the car. Barrett Jackson. Nice effect. It's also on the high pov cam for intros and cut to break shots on pay p view boxing matches.

March 8th, 2006, 08:17 AM	#4
David Carter Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Glasgow, Scotland, UK Posts: 170	got a polariser now, and will pick up some nd filters. thanks for the help.