ND filter for Z280. at DVinfo.net

Anthony McErlean · April 29th, 2022, 07:39 AM

Im thinking of buying an ND filter for my Z280. Something I can fit for a bright sunny day.

Amy recommendations ?

Thanks in advance :)

Doug Jensen · April 29th, 2022, 11:05 AM

I use this Tiffen .6 ND (2-stops) on my Z280. B+W is also a good brand.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produ...2855/KBID/3801

Anthony McErlean · April 29th, 2022, 03:37 PM

Thank you Doug, you master class on the Z280 is fantastic BTW, loving the scene file you created :)

Doug Jensen · April 30th, 2022, 08:59 AM

Thank you, I'm glad you liked it, I'm still using basically the same scene file myself after three years.
Your desire to get a ND filter is spot on. I was shooting a SpaceX launch yesterday and couldn't find my 77mm ND filter when I go to the shoot so I had to stop down to f/5.6 when the built-n electronic varable ND topped out at 1/128. I'd rather keep it at f/2.8. Everyone wants cameras that are better and better in lowlight, but the flip side is that you have to have a a lot of ND in daytime. I wonder if the camera that replaces the Z280 someday will have dual-sensitivity like the FX6 and other cameras. It is very useful.

Anthony McErlean · May 2nd, 2022, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doug Jensen

... I'm still using basically the same scene file myself after three years.

Glad to hear the current scene file is still going strong :)

Thanks Doug.

April 29th, 2022, 07:39 AM	#1
Anthony McErlean Trustee Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 1,082	ND filter for Z280. Im thinking of buying an ND filter for my Z280. Something I can fit for a bright sunny day. Amy recommendations ? Thanks in advance :)

April 29th, 2022, 11:05 AM	#2
Doug Jensen Vortex Media Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 3,470	Re: ND filter for Z280. I use this Tiffen .6 ND (2-stops) on my Z280. B+W is also a good brand. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produ...2855/KBID/3801 __________________ Vortex Media http://www.vortexmedia.com/ Sony FS7, F55, and XDCAM training videos, field guides, and other production tools

April 29th, 2022, 03:37 PM	#3
Anthony McErlean Trustee Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 1,082	Re: ND filter for Z280. Thank you Doug, you master class on the Z280 is fantastic BTW, loving the scene file you created :)

April 30th, 2022, 08:59 AM	#4
Doug Jensen Vortex Media Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 3,470	Re: ND filter for Z280. Thank you, I'm glad you liked it, I'm still using basically the same scene file myself after three years. Your desire to get a ND filter is spot on. I was shooting a SpaceX launch yesterday and couldn't find my 77mm ND filter when I go to the shoot so I had to stop down to f/5.6 when the built-n electronic varable ND topped out at 1/128. I'd rather keep it at f/2.8. Everyone wants cameras that are better and better in lowlight, but the flip side is that you have to have a a lot of ND in daytime. I wonder if the camera that replaces the Z280 someday will have dual-sensitivity like the FX6 and other cameras. It is very useful. __________________ Vortex Media http://www.vortexmedia.com/ Sony FS7, F55, and XDCAM training videos, field guides, and other production tools