Best ND filter for HC1 to buy? at DVinfo.net

Dare Kent · July 18th, 2006, 06:48 PM

I just learned that you can achieve a better DOF with an ND filter and I'd like to get one for my HC1. Which one is the best to buy, and what company should I buy it from (preferably in Ontario, Canada)? Thanks.

Lou Bruno · July 18th, 2006, 06:59 PM

I use an ND 6 on my camera......appears to be a two stop difference on my HC-1. Tiffen is fine.

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Originally Posted by Dare Kent

I just learned that you can achieve a better DOF with an ND filter and I'd like to get one for my HC1. Which one is the best to buy, and what company should I buy it from (preferably in Ontario, Canada)? Thanks.

Stu Holmes · July 19th, 2006, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Dare Kent

a better DOF

well there's no such thing as a "better" DOF. Its either shallow or deeper, and which you need depends on what effect you're trying to achieve.
But yes an ND filter will cut light entering lens so camera will use a larger aperture giving shallower DOF which is often useful for doing head'n'shoulders portrait shots.

Bill McMullen · August 26th, 2006, 03:09 AM

I took it as meaning he was looking for 'more control' over the depth of field.

Michael Y Wong · August 28th, 2006, 07:54 PM

If i need to open the aperature right up i use both teh 37mm Sony ND filter + Polarizer made specifically for the HC1.

Does the job fine, altho I've never measured exactly how many stops that is tho.

John Jay · August 29th, 2006, 08:56 AM

Since the HC1 has built in ND filters, an ND8 (3stop) is not much use since it simply replaces the effect of what the camera already has. If you need to be at F1.8 in bright conditions then you will need 2 x ND8s or a single 5-6stop if you can find one.

Stu Holmes · August 29th, 2006, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by John Jay

Since the HC1 has built in ND filters, an ND8 (3stop) is not much use since it simply replaces the effect of what the camera already has.

This is an excellent point and one which i had not personally previously considered.

Mikko Lopponen · August 29th, 2006, 02:06 PM

HC1 doesn't use those nd filters until at f4.

July 18th, 2006, 06:48 PM	#1
Dare Kent New Boot Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 22	Best ND filter for HC1 to buy? I just learned that you can achieve a better DOF with an ND filter and I'd like to get one for my HC1. Which one is the best to buy, and what company should I buy it from (preferably in Ontario, Canada)? Thanks.

August 29th, 2006, 08:56 AM	#6
John Jay Major Player Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: US & THEM Posts: 827	Since the HC1 has built in ND filters, an ND8 (3stop) is not much use since it simply replaces the effect of what the camera already has. If you need to be at F1.8 in bright conditions then you will need 2 x ND8s or a single 5-6stop if you can find one. __________________ John Jay Beware *PLUGGER-BYTES*

August 26th, 2006, 03:09 AM	#4
Bill McMullen Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 31	I took it as meaning he was looking for 'more control' over the depth of field.

August 28th, 2006, 07:54 PM	#5
Michael Y Wong Major Player Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Toronto Ontario Canada! Posts: 353	If i need to open the aperature right up i use both teh 37mm Sony ND filter + Polarizer made specifically for the HC1. Does the job fine, altho I've never measured exactly how many stops that is tho.

August 29th, 2006, 02:06 PM	#8
Mikko Lopponen Major Player Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Helsinki, Finland Posts: 393	HC1 doesn't use those nd filters until at f4.