Tiffen T1 IR is available

Vincent Oliver · November 20th, 2009, 04:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Nick Wilson

[Apologies if this shouldn't be posted - as far as I can tell, there are no UK sponsors at present]

Just spoke to Top Teks in the UK and they have had their first 4 T1 filters come in, and go straight out. More are on order. They are quoting £60 plus £6 postage plus VAT and will put your name down against future stock.

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I ordered this from Top Teks about two weeks ago, it is being delivered today. Put your name on their pre-order list, they will ring you when it becomes available.

Vincent Oliver · November 20th, 2009, 05:06 AM

Just as I finished posting my previous reply, the courier delivered my Tiffen filter from Top Teks. It is the slim version with only the lens thread, but that is no problem as I do not intend to use extra filters.

I also received an extra battery BP-U60 from another supplier, I can't get over the price of this £192. In my opinion this is a downright rip-off, but unfortunately I need the battery for my assignment in Africa next month.

Paul Kellett · November 20th, 2009, 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Vincent Oliver

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I also received an extra battery BP-U60 from another supplier, I can't get over the price of this £192. In my opinion this is a downright rip-off, but unfortunately I need the battery for my assignment in Africa next month.

Why didn't you get the swit battery ? It's about half the price, same capacity and has a D-tap outlet.

Paul.

Vincent Oliver · November 20th, 2009, 05:38 AM

From what I have read it is also about twice the size and the lead is for the EX1.

Paul Kellett · November 20th, 2009, 06:32 AM

No it's not twice the size, just a tiny bit bigger, the EX1 and EX3 swit battery is the same except that the EX3 version has a slightly longer lead.

Paul.

Uwe Boettcher · November 20th, 2009, 10:45 AM

Hello!

Who can show some footage filmed with the Tiffen T1?

Uwe

Paul Inglis · November 20th, 2009, 11:18 AM

I've had mine on order with Top-Teks for weeks. Got a phone call yesterday telling me they had one with my name on it. Just waiting for it to arrive (next day is always two days to the Isle of Man) plus the boats and flights were cancelled yesterday due to the Force Nine Gale winds and rain, we had :) so thats probably slowed things further.

Lance Librandi · November 22nd, 2009, 07:00 AM

Hello All,
I have just completed a shoot and used the Tiffen IR filter and my black's on dinner suites are dark and rich and really stand out with the whites of the shirts. I am glad I purchased this filter as the event I have just covered they had black tablecloths. This is the coating that Sony should have included into the camera's ND filters and no one would have a problem.

I can really recommend this Filter it is a must have for EX1/3 owners

Uwe Boettcher · November 22nd, 2009, 12:21 PM

Can we see it?

Dean Harrington · November 22nd, 2009, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Lance Librandi

Hello All,
I have just completed a shoot and used the Tiffen IR filter and my black's on dinner suites are dark and rich and really stand out with the whites of the shirts. I am glad I purchased this filter as the event I have just covered they had black tablecloths. This is the coating that Sony should have included into the camera's ND filters and no one would have a problem.

I can really recommend this Filter it is a must have for EX1/3 owners

Thanks Lance ... I'm still waiting for an email stating mine is on it's way. I have no idea when it will be sent but ASAP is best. I recently shot a jazz performance and invariably the blacks looked brown.

Lance Librandi · November 22nd, 2009, 11:22 PM

Hi Dean,
A word of caution if you are using a matte box with the 4x4 version do not leave any another filter attached to the camera lens as you will suffer from secondary reflection onto the 4x4.

Dean Harrington · November 23rd, 2009, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Lance Librandi

Hi Dean,
A word of caution if you are using a matte box with the 4x4 version do not leave any another filter attached to the camera lens as you will suffer from secondary reflection onto the 4x4.

the T1 has the same propensity as the 486?

Trevor Meeks · November 23rd, 2009, 05:49 PM

Just ordered a 4x5.65 T1 IR from Abel Cine - they have 19... er, 18... in stock. Can't wait to finally have this issue resolved!!

Paul Inglis · November 24th, 2009, 08:36 AM

Well, my Tiffen T1 IR Filter has just arrived, from Top-Teks! It has a thread front and back. However it fits perfectly under the lens hood. Did a couple of test shots on a shirt I know turned brown/red and it is now a deep rich black, just as you’d see with the naked eye! Brilliant!

Rick Jones · November 24th, 2009, 01:39 PM

They seem to have stock at Filmtools. My 4x5.65 is shipping today.

November 20th, 2009, 05:06 AM	#107
Vincent Oliver Trustee Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Chislehurst, London Posts: 1,724	Just as I finished posting my previous reply, the courier delivered my Tiffen filter from Top Teks. It is the slim version with only the lens thread, but that is no problem as I do not intend to use extra filters. I also received an extra battery BP-U60 from another supplier, I can't get over the price of this £192. In my opinion this is a downright rip-off, but unfortunately I need the battery for my assignment in Africa next month. __________________ Eyes are a deaf man’s ears. Ears are a blind man’s eyes

November 20th, 2009, 05:38 AM	#109
Vincent Oliver Trustee Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Chislehurst, London Posts: 1,724	From what I have read it is also about twice the size and the lead is for the EX1. __________________ Eyes are a deaf man’s ears. Ears are a blind man’s eyes

November 20th, 2009, 06:32 AM	#110
Paul Kellett Trustee Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bristol UK Posts: 1,273	No it's not twice the size, just a tiny bit bigger, the EX1 and EX3 swit battery is the same except that the EX3 version has a slightly longer lead. Paul. __________________ Round 2 GH5,FZ2000

November 20th, 2009, 10:45 AM	#111
Uwe Boettcher New Boot Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Germany Posts: 21	Hello! Who can show some footage filmed with the Tiffen T1? Uwe

November 20th, 2009, 11:18 AM	#112
Paul Inglis Major Player Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: British Isles Posts: 415	I've had mine on order with Top-Teks for weeks. Got a phone call yesterday telling me they had one with my name on it. Just waiting for it to arrive (next day is always two days to the Isle of Man) plus the boats and flights were cancelled yesterday due to the Force Nine Gale winds and rain, we had :) so thats probably slowed things further.

November 22nd, 2009, 07:00 AM	#113
Lance Librandi Major Player Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: South Australia Posts: 374	Hello All, I have just completed a shoot and used the Tiffen IR filter and my black's on dinner suites are dark and rich and really stand out with the whites of the shirts. I am glad I purchased this filter as the event I have just covered they had black tablecloths. This is the coating that Sony should have included into the camera's ND filters and no one would have a problem. I can really recommend this Filter it is a must have for EX1/3 owners

November 22nd, 2009, 12:21 PM	#114
Uwe Boettcher New Boot Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Germany Posts: 21	Can we see it?

November 22nd, 2009, 11:22 PM	#116
Lance Librandi Major Player Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: South Australia Posts: 374	Hi Dean, A word of caution if you are using a matte box with the 4x4 version do not leave any another filter attached to the camera lens as you will suffer from secondary reflection onto the 4x4.

November 23rd, 2009, 05:49 PM	#118
Trevor Meeks Major Player Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sonoma, CA Posts: 336	Just ordered a 4x5.65 T1 IR from Abel Cine - they have 19... er, 18... in stock. Can't wait to finally have this issue resolved!!

November 24th, 2009, 08:36 AM	#119
Paul Inglis Major Player Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: British Isles Posts: 415	Well, my Tiffen T1 IR Filter has just arrived, from Top-Teks! It has a thread front and back. However it fits perfectly under the lens hood. Did a couple of test shots on a shirt I know turned brown/red and it is now a deep rich black, just as you’d see with the naked eye! Brilliant!

November 24th, 2009, 01:39 PM	#120
Rick Jones Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 126	They seem to have stock at Filmtools. My 4x5.65 is shipping today.