What ND filter do you find yourself using most?
I'm migrating from a 5DM2 to GH3. For the 5DM2, I found a .6 and .9 covered all my needs. Given the less sensitive MFT sensor, I'm wondering if perhaps those NDs won't cover the bases and perhaps a set of .3 and .6 is better matched.
What ND filter do you find yourself using with the GH2 or GH3 in outdoor settings? |
Re: What ND filter do you find yourself using most?
I use a genustech .9 as it covers really bright sunshine with (I think) an 8 stop range. I'll check.
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Re: What ND filter do you find yourself using most?
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Your .6 and .9 should work for your GH3 much the same as they do for the 5D MkII, the MFT sensor shouldn't be that much of a factor in a "practical" sense. |
Re: What ND filter do you find yourself using most?
Les,
Since you've recently acquired the GH3 & 12-35mm my response is targeted towards this combination. Due to their compact form factor, range, OIS, & image quality, the 12-35/2.8, & 35-100/2.8, are the two lenses I use most often on the GH3 (& AF100). I would find having only one ND very limiting so at minimal I carry a set of three. They are 2, 4, & 8 stop 58mm NDs, which is the same strength that's built into the AF100's filter wheel. Additionally I carry a 58mm Heliopan VND for those times when speed is more important than ultimate image quality. All four filters live in a small Tiffen Belt Style Filter Pouch, & attach to the lenses with Xume Adapters. The Xume adapters will cause the VND to vignette slightly at the wide end of the 12-35mm, but I'm willing to deal with this instead of losing time screwing & unscrewing filters. Best, Bern |
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