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Brendan Cleaves · April 5th, 2008, 09:03 AM

I just myself a set of filter for my ex, i didn't want to spend an arm and a leg on them, so i got a cheap set from ebay for about $50. I will be getting a good set in the future but only have about 50-100 bucks to spend now.

When i put on the of the filter on the camera i could not fit the lens cap thing over the filter, it seems the filter is too deep. I know i read somewhere that the lens hood was made to be deep enough to fit a filter.

My queston is... should i send the filters back and get a set that fit with the hood, or is this normal for most filters.

And..

can anyone recomend a polarizing and UV filter set in about the 50-100 dollar range.

Thanks guys

Sean Donnelly · April 5th, 2008, 09:43 AM

it is deep enough for a filter, but not a mounted pola. The B+W pola I have won't fit with the lens shade either.

-Sean

Clark Peters · April 5th, 2008, 10:56 AM

I use a B+W Slim polarizing filter. It doesn't have threads on the front of the filter, but will fit under the hood.
Pete

Paul Curtis · April 6th, 2008, 04:15 AM

I got burnt big time with a B+W polo on the front of the EX, my old mattebox didn't fit so i grabbed the pola from my SLR as the screw thread was the same however i got massive flare and internal reflections at some angles. I think the included hood can't shade properly when there is a filter right on the end of the camera. I thought i was seeing flare on the LCD itself, but i realised too late that it was capturing that. Once i took the filter off i got better results without. Very annoying as obviously the best takes had it on!

So double check what you're seeing as it can flare in certain situations.

cheers

Attila Cser · April 6th, 2008, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clark Peters

I use a B+W Slim polarizing filter. It doesn't have threads on the front of the filter, but will fit under the hood.
Pete

Pete, What is your experience with that filter?
Atti

Clark Peters · April 6th, 2008, 12:39 PM

Atti,
I've had no problems with unintentional flare with the filter, but I am paranoid about light on the face of a lens. I don't depend on the lens hood when I'm shooting in the direction of a light source.

I use the multi-coated version of the filter. That might make a small difference. It, unfortunately, is well out of Brendan's budget range.

Pete

April 5th, 2008, 09:03 AM	#1
Brendan Cleaves Tourist Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Flagstaff, AZ Posts: 1	Filter too deep I just myself a set of filter for my ex, i didn't want to spend an arm and a leg on them, so i got a cheap set from ebay for about $50. I will be getting a good set in the future but only have about 50-100 bucks to spend now. When i put on the of the filter on the camera i could not fit the lens cap thing over the filter, it seems the filter is too deep. I know i read somewhere that the lens hood was made to be deep enough to fit a filter. My queston is... should i send the filters back and get a set that fit with the hood, or is this normal for most filters. And.. can anyone recomend a polarizing and UV filter set in about the 50-100 dollar range. Thanks guys

April 5th, 2008, 09:43 AM	#2
Sean Donnelly Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New York, NY Posts: 188	it is deep enough for a filter, but not a mounted pola. The B+W pola I have won't fit with the lens shade either. -Sean

April 5th, 2008, 10:56 AM	#3
Clark Peters Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Manhattan, Kansas Posts: 123	I use a B+W Slim polarizing filter. It doesn't have threads on the front of the filter, but will fit under the hood. Pete

April 6th, 2008, 04:15 AM	#4
Paul Curtis Major Player Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: canterbury Posts: 411	I got burnt big time with a B+W polo on the front of the EX, my old mattebox didn't fit so i grabbed the pola from my SLR as the screw thread was the same however i got massive flare and internal reflections at some angles. I think the included hood can't shade properly when there is a filter right on the end of the camera. I thought i was seeing flare on the LCD itself, but i realised too late that it was capturing that. Once i took the filter off i got better results without. Very annoying as obviously the best takes had it on! So double check what you're seeing as it can flare in certain situations. cheers

April 6th, 2008, 12:39 PM	#6
Clark Peters Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Manhattan, Kansas Posts: 123	Atti, I've had no problems with unintentional flare with the filter, but I am paranoid about light on the face of a lens. I don't depend on the lens hood when I'm shooting in the direction of a light source. I use the multi-coated version of the filter. That might make a small difference. It, unfortunately, is well out of Brendan's budget range. Pete