ND Filters for the AC90 at DVinfo.net

Katie Fasel · January 21st, 2014, 12:03 PM

Really liking the price point, low-light capability, and many other things about the AC90, and looking to add it to our gear. But one thing I hate is no built in switchable ND filters! We do weddings, so the thought of adding a filter every time we are inside, outside, back and forth is horrifying.

What do you use, and does anyone have experience with the Xume magnetic system? Open to other suggestions as well!!

Noa Put · January 21st, 2014, 12:44 PM

The ac90 has integrated automatic ND filters I believe.

Edit: here it's confirmed: http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread...nican-Republic

Jeff Pulera · January 21st, 2014, 01:22 PM

I've been following every thread and review of this camera for months, considering purchase, and the general consensus is that adding an ND filter is very helpful for bright outdoors, otherwise at small aperture the picture quality suffers a lot. The built-in deal is not enough.

Just Googled "AC-90 ND filter" and found a wealth of info

Thanks

Tim Akin · January 22nd, 2014, 07:03 AM

Katie, I hardly ever have to use the screw on filters. Only if your in direct, bright sunlight, which for us is almost never. Maybe the only time is when I get moving shots of B&G going from the photo shoot spot (which was in the shade) back to the church and then I don't bother putting the filter on. You still get usable footage, just don't have the iris in that sweet spot that the AC90 likes.

Lou Bruno · January 23rd, 2014, 07:56 AM

A ND filter is a necessity for outside scenes. But be careful because if the ND filter is too dark, reds and maroon colors turn dark grey or even black. I forgot the physics involved, but I believe it has to do with filtering infra-red outdoor lighting.

Mike Beckett · January 23rd, 2014, 08:09 AM

Also, go for a good brand - B+W, MRC filters are pretty good. Cheaper NDs are going to give you color casts and other prob lems.

January 21st, 2014, 12:03 PM	#1
Katie Fasel Major Player Join Date: May 2011 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 236	ND Filters for the AC90 Really liking the price point, low-light capability, and many other things about the AC90, and looking to add it to our gear. But one thing I hate is no built in switchable ND filters! We do weddings, so the thought of adding a filter every time we are inside, outside, back and forth is horrifying. What do you use, and does anyone have experience with the Xume magnetic system? Open to other suggestions as well!!

January 21st, 2014, 12:44 PM	#2
Noa Put Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Posts: 9,510	Re: ND Filters for the AC90 The ac90 has integrated automatic ND filters I believe. Edit: here it's confirmed: http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread...nican-Republic

January 21st, 2014, 01:22 PM	#3
Jeff Pulera Major Player Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Milwaukee WI Posts: 691	Re: ND Filters for the AC90 I've been following every thread and review of this camera for months, considering purchase, and the general consensus is that adding an ND filter is very helpful for bright outdoors, otherwise at small aperture the picture quality suffers a lot. The built-in deal is not enough. Just Googled "AC-90 ND filter" and found a wealth of info Thanks __________________ Jeff Pulera Safe Harbor Computers

January 22nd, 2014, 07:03 AM	#4
Tim Akin Major Player Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Newbern, TN Posts: 414	Re: ND Filters for the AC90 Katie, I hardly ever have to use the screw on filters. Only if your in direct, bright sunlight, which for us is almost never. Maybe the only time is when I get moving shots of B&G going from the photo shoot spot (which was in the shade) back to the church and then I don't bother putting the filter on. You still get usable footage, just don't have the iris in that sweet spot that the AC90 likes. __________________ Tim

January 23rd, 2014, 07:56 AM	#5
Lou Bruno Go Cycle Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Huntington, NY Posts: 815	Re: ND Filters for the AC90 A ND filter is a necessity for outside scenes. But be careful because if the ND filter is too dark, reds and maroon colors turn dark grey or even black. I forgot the physics involved, but I believe it has to do with filtering infra-red outdoor lighting. __________________ Lou Bruno

January 23rd, 2014, 08:09 AM	#6
Mike Beckett Trustee Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Antrim, Northern Ireland Posts: 1,569	Re: ND Filters for the AC90 Also, go for a good brand - B+W, MRC filters are pretty good. Cheaper NDs are going to give you color casts and other prob lems. __________________ Irish Railway Videos on Youtube