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James Manford · January 15th, 2013, 10:45 AM

After adding a ND filter of course. Check this latest video out.

Noa Put · January 15th, 2013, 11:09 AM

The nd filter used was not good enough, easiest is to get a quality variable nd filter so you can dial in the needed ND, she also says the Hoya 0.9 ND softened the image and gave a greenish tint, when I look on Amazon for the Hoya filters it seems they are very cheap so you get what you pay for. This is a nice example though about the image degradation when using a inferior filter.

Lee Berger · January 15th, 2013, 01:17 PM

Based on the variable ND filter tests in this video I went with the Genus GL GNDF-67 ND 67mm

I bought a stepdown ring for my 50mm . Using the filter I was able to go at 0 DB 1/30 shutter and f1.8 outside in bright daylight using the 50mm lens.
http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/attachme...riable-nd.jpeg No one in the office that day so I had to do a self portrait. Could and can be a touch sharper in the focus.
The Genus filter is well built and priced. I think I paid $108 via Amazon and Adorama.

Noa Put · January 15th, 2013, 01:41 PM

Thx for the link Lee, that was a very helpfull video.

January 15th, 2013, 10:45 AM	#1
James Manford Trustee Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: London, UK Posts: 1,393	Nice soft background with Kit Lens Sony NEX EA50 test - depth of field with kit lens - YouTube After adding a ND filter of course. Check this latest video out.

January 15th, 2013, 11:09 AM	#2
Noa Put Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Posts: 9,509	Re: Nice soft background with Kit Lens The nd filter used was not good enough, easiest is to get a quality variable nd filter so you can dial in the needed ND, she also says the Hoya 0.9 ND softened the image and gave a greenish tint, when I look on Amazon for the Hoya filters it seems they are very cheap so you get what you pay for. This is a nice example though about the image degradation when using a inferior filter.

January 15th, 2013, 01:17 PM	#3
Lee Berger Major Player Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 326	Re: Nice soft background with Kit Lens Based on the variable ND filter tests in this video I went with the Genus GL GNDF-67 ND 67mm Variable ND Filter Shootout - Polariod Genus Lightcraft Tiffen Singh-Ray Heliopan - YouTube I bought a stepdown ring for my 50mm . Using the filter I was able to go at 0 DB 1/30 shutter and f1.8 outside in bright daylight using the 50mm lens. http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/attachme...riable-nd.jpeg No one in the office that day so I had to do a self portrait. Could and can be a touch sharper in the focus. The Genus filter is well built and priced. I think I paid $108 via Amazon and Adorama. __________________ www.leebergermedia.com

January 15th, 2013, 01:41 PM	#4
Noa Put Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Posts: 9,509	Re: Nice soft background with Kit Lens Thx for the link Lee, that was a very helpfull video.