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Steven D. Martin · November 23rd, 2005, 07:59 AM

I have the Formatt matte box installed and ready to go. Any suggestions about filters I should purchase as a basic set? I've considered buying a polarizer and a subtle black mist or black frost filter to soften the image for interviews. Any thoughts are greatly appreciated.

Tim Dashwood · November 23rd, 2005, 09:09 AM

Cavision sells a 5 filter set of 4x4 glass filters for around $300.
Comes with Polarizer, Soft Mist Black (their version of a Black Promist 1), Grad ND, Grad Orange, and Grad Blue.
Each one comes in a professional pouch.

Stephen L. Noe · November 23rd, 2005, 09:23 AM

Definately get stronger ND filters for full sun. The darkest onboard ND filter simply is not strong enough.

Steven D. Martin · November 23rd, 2005, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Tim Dashwood

Cavision sells a 5 filter set of 4x4 glass filters for around $300.
Comes with Polarizer, Soft Mist Black (their version of a Black Promist 1), Grad ND, Grad Orange, and Grad Blue.
Each one comes in a professional pouch.

Good quality?

Tim Dashwood · November 23rd, 2005, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Steven D. Martin

Good quality?

Excellent... and much less expensive than Tiffen or Schneider.

Michael Maier · November 29th, 2005, 04:08 PM

I use the Formatt glass filter and I like them. The resin ones are supposedly just a good, but not as durable. But they are also cheaper.

Dave Beaty · November 29th, 2005, 06:37 PM

Polarizer, ND Grad, Soft FX 1 or 2, Definately another ND - you'll need it at lower shutter settings. Formatt filters are very nice with black metal frames and optical analysis sheet included. Tiffen Promist Black 1/4 or 1/2, Black Diffusion FX 2 is great but the pattern is visible sometimes full wide.

Dave B

Stephen L. Noe · November 29th, 2005, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave Beaty

Black Diffusion FX 2 is great but the pattern is visible sometimes full wide.
Dave B

I noticed this as well. If the lighting angle is just right the lens will resolve the filter pattern @ full wide.

Paolo Ciccone · December 3rd, 2005, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steven D. Martin

I have the Formatt matte box installed and ready to go. Any suggestions about filters I should purchase as a basic set? I've considered buying a polarizer and a subtle black mist or black frost filter to soften the image for interviews. Any thoughts are greatly appreciated.

Hi Steven.

I'm interested in this setup. Can you tell me what model of the matte box works with the HD100? Any adapters nedded?

TIA.

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Paolo

November 23rd, 2005, 07:59 AM	#1
Steven D. Martin Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Oak Ridge, TN Posts: 72	Filters for HD100 I have the Formatt matte box installed and ready to go. Any suggestions about filters I should purchase as a basic set? I've considered buying a polarizer and a subtle black mist or black frost filter to soften the image for interviews. Any thoughts are greatly appreciated.

November 23rd, 2005, 09:09 AM	#2
Tim Dashwood Wrangler Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Toronto, ON, Canada Posts: 3,637	Cavision sells a 5 filter set of 4x4 glass filters for around $300. Comes with Polarizer, Soft Mist Black (their version of a Black Promist 1), Grad ND, Grad Orange, and Grad Blue. Each one comes in a professional pouch.

November 23rd, 2005, 09:23 AM	#3
Stephen L. Noe Trustee Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,214	Definately get stronger ND filters for full sun. The darkest onboard ND filter simply is not strong enough.

November 29th, 2005, 04:08 PM	#6
Michael Maier Trustee Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,269	I use the Formatt glass filter and I like them. The resin ones are supposedly just a good, but not as durable. But they are also cheaper.

November 29th, 2005, 06:37 PM	#7
Dave Beaty Major Player Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ft. Myers, FL Posts: 240	Polarizer, ND Grad, Soft FX 1 or 2, Definately another ND - you'll need it at lower shutter settings. Formatt filters are very nice with black metal frames and optical analysis sheet included. Tiffen Promist Black 1/4 or 1/2, Black Diffusion FX 2 is great but the pattern is visible sometimes full wide. Dave B