UV Filter?

Richard Zlamany · March 24th, 2006, 03:08 PM

I shot a wedding with a $12 Tiffen filter and the loss of contrast was upsetting and extreme. I used this filter.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...ughType=search

I learned the hard way. :-(

Can anyone post a link to the BH website of a filter that doesn't lose contrast? I see the B&W filters are recommended but they are not multi-coated at least I don't think they are and I hear this matters.

Is this a good filter? http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...goryNavigation

Mike Rehmus · March 24th, 2006, 03:26 PM

B+W are multi-coated. Expect to pay a fair amount for a good filter. Beyond $50 IIRC. The $12 price is a good tip-off that you didn't get much. In fact, I'd bet the 'glass' in that filter isn't at all clear either.

Call B&H and have a chat with them about this.

Simon Antoniou · July 31st, 2006, 10:37 AM

For a PD-170, I was thinking of buying a Polarizer filter from tiffen, will they just screw on, or do I need to purchase somthing else like a mount or adaptor ring?

Thanks

Ezra Hiller · July 31st, 2006, 02:25 PM

I have a filter B& H sold me when purchasing the camera too. I noticed dancing green fireflys on pinpoint lights (i.e.. candles or chandeliers) and a reflection of the lens on outdoor shots.

When I am shooting in a controlled setting (most of the time) I'll leave the Filter off.

Ezra

Mike Rehmus · July 31st, 2006, 03:26 PM

The dancing is caused by the OIS. The OIS is a major contributor to pin-point light reflections in the lens system. Turning it off at least insures that the fireflys don't dance.

Tom Hardwick · August 1st, 2006, 12:21 AM

And Simon - if you do get a polarisor, do make sure it's a multicoated one. Remember that with it on (and usually in good strong sunlight) this sandwich of glass forms your new front element.

tom.

Simon Antoniou · August 1st, 2006, 06:51 AM

Thanks Guys, Is there a big difference between a Polarizer and Warm Polarizer?
What would I miss out on if I dont get the Warm version?

Thanks

Tom Hardwick · August 1st, 2006, 07:32 AM

I'd leave all warming to post, that way it's easier to backtrack.

March 24th, 2006, 03:26 PM	#17
Mike Rehmus Wrangler Join Date: May 2002 Location: Vallejo, California Posts: 4,049	B+W are multi-coated. Expect to pay a fair amount for a good filter. Beyond $50 IIRC. The $12 price is a good tip-off that you didn't get much. In fact, I'd bet the 'glass' in that filter isn't at all clear either. Call B&H and have a chat with them about this. __________________ Mike Rehmus Hey, I can see the carrot at the end of the tunnel!

July 31st, 2006, 03:26 PM	#20
Mike Rehmus Wrangler Join Date: May 2002 Location: Vallejo, California Posts: 4,049	The dancing is caused by the OIS. The OIS is a major contributor to pin-point light reflections in the lens system. Turning it off at least insures that the fireflys don't dance. __________________ Mike Rehmus Hey, I can see the carrot at the end of the tunnel!

March 24th, 2006, 03:08 PM	#16
Richard Zlamany Major Player Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Hamden CT Posts: 470	I shot a wedding with a $12 Tiffen filter and the loss of contrast was upsetting and extreme. I used this filter. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...ughType=search I learned the hard way. :-( Can anyone post a link to the BH website of a filter that doesn't lose contrast? I see the B&W filters are recommended but they are not multi-coated at least I don't think they are and I hear this matters. Is this a good filter? http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...goryNavigation

July 31st, 2006, 10:37 AM	#18
Simon Antoniou Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 73	For a PD-170, I was thinking of buying a Polarizer filter from tiffen, will they just screw on, or do I need to purchase somthing else like a mount or adaptor ring? Thanks

July 31st, 2006, 02:25 PM	#19
Ezra Hiller New Boot Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 23	I have a filter B& H sold me when purchasing the camera too. I noticed dancing green fireflys on pinpoint lights (i.e.. candles or chandeliers) and a reflection of the lens on outdoor shots. When I am shooting in a controlled setting (most of the time) I'll leave the Filter off. Ezra

August 1st, 2006, 12:21 AM	#21
Tom Hardwick Inner Circle Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Billericay, England UK Posts: 4,711	And Simon - if you do get a polarisor, do make sure it's a multicoated one. Remember that with it on (and usually in good strong sunlight) this sandwich of glass forms your new front element. tom.

August 1st, 2006, 06:51 AM	#22
Simon Antoniou Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 73	Thanks Guys, Is there a big difference between a Polarizer and Warm Polarizer? What would I miss out on if I dont get the Warm version? Thanks

August 1st, 2006, 07:32 AM	#23
Tom Hardwick Inner Circle Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Billericay, England UK Posts: 4,711	I'd leave all warming to post, that way it's easier to backtrack.