Easy Exposure - Topic: Variable Neutral Denisty Filter

patindaytona on Variable Neutral Denisty Filter

Tue, 13 Oct 2015 04:50:05 -0700

I returned the filter. That's the second one I returned. i thought I'd try to see if it was just THAT filter, but the new one did it too, so i returned it too. I forgot the brand. Not expensive though. So, i just bought a 6 stop fixed N.D.Filter. Worked much better, but too dark...so......i returned that too. And bought a 3 stop fixed. That's the one i need. I'm using it for outdoor flash to keep my flash below the high sync speed, and to use low apertures. So anyone out there who wants a VARIABLE n.d. filter..read this.

easyexposure on Variable Neutral Denisty Filter

Mon, 12 Oct 2015 15:55:18 -0700

Yes, filters can degrade the quality of the image, especially on their darker end. Which trends of the filters did you try?

patindaytona on Variable Neutral Denisty Filter

Sat, 26 Sep 2015 12:28:27 -0700

I noticed recently that when enlarged to 100 per cent, the quality of my images are very degradated and soft with it. I thought, maybe it's just that filter, so i purchased another one and got it in mail today, tried it...same thing. I tried manual focusing, auto, different filter strength, different apertures..same thing. Can't be the camera. I have a mark ii. And it works fine in every aspect without THAT filter.

I wonder if anyone has seen this also. I did read a few articles that kind of suggest that is something that just has to be a comprimise when using one. I'd like to use it often because i use flash outdoors and by just turning the filter, i can keep my shutter speed below the 1/200 mark always, while maintaining a low aperture. I don't like using high sync instead. I suppose i might just have to put up with it and try to sharpen as much as possible.