Which ND filter to get? at DVinfo.net

Allan Black · December 6th, 2007, 08:06 PM

Just about to order some filters, which ND filter does everyone find is useful in bright sunlight on the A1? Thx.
Cheers.

David W. Jones · December 6th, 2007, 11:14 PM

You mean besides the ND filters built into the camera?

Allan Black · December 6th, 2007, 11:20 PM

Yep, I figured I'd need an external ND to cope with the very bright sunlight we get down here.

Chris Soucy · December 7th, 2007, 12:04 AM

Well, I would suggest just getting a good quality 72mm Polarising filter that screws onto the threads of the A1 lens.

Without knowing what you shoot, how, where, and under what circumstances, it's a bit difficult to add a lot more.

The polar plus inbuilt ND's will take care of anything even the worst of Oz can throw at the camera.

Hope that helps.

CS

Allan Black · December 7th, 2007, 12:24 AM

Hi Chris, thanks, we're shooting a stack of aircraft shows and for me a CP has certain drawbacks, I prefer to use one when I need it.

Got a feeling the A1 NDs couldn't fully cope with the noonday sun here and as I was trying to cover the BnH freight costs thought I might as well get all the 72mm stuff in one go. Ordering a 72 Hoya tobacco grad, had a great time with one on the HV20.

That's another point, is around mid exposure the place to keep the A1?
Cheers.

Bill Pryor · December 7th, 2007, 09:22 AM

Probably an ND .3 would do what you need.

David W. Jones · December 7th, 2007, 12:45 PM

The built-in ND filters are good for 2 1/2 stops and 5 stops.

Ryan Avery · December 17th, 2007, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Allan Black

Just about to order some filters, which ND filter does everyone find is useful in bright sunlight on the A1? Thx.
Cheers.

Allan,

Check these products out. I find ND.3 to be too little in most situations as the camera will add either too much or too little ND to begin with. Our most popular selling ND filter is ND.6.

I would recommend a matte box but you can get away with any of these options as well:

http://www.schneideroptics.com/ecomm...D=669&IID=3053

http://www.schneideroptics.com/Ecomm....aspx?CID=1431

Ryan Avery
Schneider Optics

Petri Kaipiainen · December 17th, 2007, 12:29 PM

Remember to use -3 dB gain, equals 0.3 ND filter...

Allan Black · December 17th, 2007, 02:10 PM

Thanks all seasons greetings. Ryan last Tuesday I had to order, and blow me down I guessed it, I'm looking at one of your ND.6s as we speak :)

Daniel Park · December 17th, 2007, 03:46 PM

Hi Alan:

I'm in the south of Spain, also a very bright sun, and I have yet to need an ND filter beyond the built-in ones. Unless you require a more narrow depth of field, they should work for you okay...

cheers, Daniel

Allan Black · December 17th, 2007, 03:53 PM

Thanks Daniel, I hope I don't have to add one, it's always a pain. But Ryan has an interesting view about the range of the internal NDs.
Cheers.

Ryan Avery · December 17th, 2007, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Allan Black

Thanks all seasons greetings. Ryan last Tuesday I had to order, and blow me down I guessed it, I'm looking at one of your ND.6s as we speak :)

Great to hear that you made a good decision. I hope it serves you well. As always, we will support you with any further questions or support.

Ryan Avery
Schneider Optics

December 6th, 2007, 08:06 PM	#1
Allan Black Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sydney. Posts: 2,887	Which ND filter to get? Just about to order some filters, which ND filter does everyone find is useful in bright sunlight on the A1? Thx. Cheers.

December 7th, 2007, 12:04 AM	#4
Chris Soucy Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fairfield, Dunedin, New Zealand Posts: 3,682 Images: 18	Hi Allan................. Well, I would suggest just getting a good quality 72mm Polarising filter that screws onto the threads of the A1 lens. Without knowing what you shoot, how, where, and under what circumstances, it's a bit difficult to add a lot more. The polar plus inbuilt ND's will take care of anything even the worst of Oz can throw at the camera. Hope that helps. CS

December 6th, 2007, 11:14 PM	#2
David W. Jones Trustee Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Little Rock Posts: 1,383	You mean besides the ND filters built into the camera?

December 6th, 2007, 11:20 PM	#3
Allan Black Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sydney. Posts: 2,887	Yep, I figured I'd need an external ND to cope with the very bright sunlight we get down here.

December 7th, 2007, 12:24 AM	#5
Allan Black Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sydney. Posts: 2,887	Hi Chris, thanks, we're shooting a stack of aircraft shows and for me a CP has certain drawbacks, I prefer to use one when I need it. Got a feeling the A1 NDs couldn't fully cope with the noonday sun here and as I was trying to cover the BnH freight costs thought I might as well get all the 72mm stuff in one go. Ordering a 72 Hoya tobacco grad, had a great time with one on the HV20. That's another point, is around mid exposure the place to keep the A1? Cheers.

December 7th, 2007, 09:22 AM	#6
Bill Pryor Contributor Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 4,449	Probably an ND .3 would do what you need.

December 7th, 2007, 12:45 PM	#7
David W. Jones Trustee Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Little Rock Posts: 1,383	The built-in ND filters are good for 2 1/2 stops and 5 stops.

December 17th, 2007, 12:29 PM	#9
Petri Kaipiainen Major Player Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Espoo Finland Posts: 380	Remember to use -3 dB gain, equals 0.3 ND filter...

December 17th, 2007, 02:10 PM	#10
Allan Black Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sydney. Posts: 2,887	Thanks all seasons greetings. Ryan last Tuesday I had to order, and blow me down I guessed it, I'm looking at one of your ND.6s as we speak :)

December 17th, 2007, 03:46 PM	#11
Daniel Park New Boot Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Huelva, Spain Posts: 21	Hi Alan: I'm in the south of Spain, also a very bright sun, and I have yet to need an ND filter beyond the built-in ones. Unless you require a more narrow depth of field, they should work for you okay... cheers, Daniel

December 17th, 2007, 03:53 PM	#12
Allan Black Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sydney. Posts: 2,887	Thanks Daniel, I hope I don't have to add one, it's always a pain. But Ryan has an interesting view about the range of the internal NDs. Cheers.