Filter advice

Consulo (e2 Member)

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27 Oct 2005 - 1:57 AM

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This morning, I finally got my P121F cokin filter through the post, and that now completes my set of grads that I recently invested in. However, it's about this last grad. that I have a question.

The 121F - unlike the others, this is pretty much dark all the way through (much like a ND filter), with only a little bit to spare at the bottom.

I was wondering when the best time to use this filter is? Do you use it to control contrast across the entire shot, whilst using other grads. the tone down specific areas?

Thanks.

Michael.

Consulo (e2 Member)

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27 Oct 2005 - 2:05 AM

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Ah, I see!

So it it something that should really be used on it's own then, when it comes to terrain such as the ones mentioned in your post?

Consulo (e2 Member)

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27 Oct 2005 - 2:14 AM

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Doing you out of a job, Keith.

I guess another question I would have is that of metering - is this also a filter that you should meter with it off camera, adding it after you've taken your reading?

digicammad (e2 Member)

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27 Oct 2005 - 3:11 AM

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With the standard ND grads I meter for the foreground before I put them on and then lock the exposure. With the 121F I let the matrix metering sort it out itself with the grad fitted and it seemed to come out okay. I'd be interested to hear what Keith does though, mind you with his experience he probably spits into the wind and judges it that way. :0)

digicammad (e2 Member)

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27 Oct 2005 - 3:29 AM

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I was stood downwind of him last time!

Bernie

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27 Oct 2005 - 3:55 AM

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And the occasional lead filled robin.

beaniebabe

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7 Nov 2005 - 12:00 AM

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As this is a filter advice thread, can I ask some please

As some of you know I am a bit thick, I love taking my pics but have never been into the tech side of it, I am now thinking about filters....I have a s5000 (for now) and we are going away shortly for a few days one of the main reasons is for me to have somewhere different to take pics. We are going to Edinburgh where we will be visiting the Zoo, castle and other places of interest what filters would you recommend for my photographs.

thanks in advance

Angie x

beaniebabe

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7 Nov 2005 - 12:19 AM

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Thanks Kris, what type of grads? (did warn you I'm thick)

thanks Angie x