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Does a faster than usual lense require a stronger solar filter to prevent damage than is usually advised [duplicate]
I know it's usually said you need a 16-20 stop reduction 'solar' filter to safely take pictures of the sun. Any modern camera is going to usually meter and compose fully open for the sake of easier ...
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Which filters would be useful for long exposure photography?
I'm a beginner hobbyist who wants to take long exposure shots of lightning, fireworks, the beach, etc., during both daytime and night time. I would also love to take shots like this. So basically ...
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Is there an optimal order when using both polarized and ND filters on a lens? [duplicate]
I'm using Sony a6500 with Sigma f1.4 16mm lens and I have recently bought a ND 6-stops filter and a polarizer filter.
I have read that in some cases it is recommended to use both of them.
Is there any ...
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What ND filter strength should I use when visiting Iceland?
I'm about to visit Iceland and I would like to use a ND filter for the first time (mostly for the waterfalls). From what I see, Iceland is pretty much cloudy. My setup is Sony a6500 with Sigma f1.4 ...
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Why I am unable to focus at all while using ND filters
Lately, I am unable to focus with ND8 AND ND10 filters put over the kit lenses of my Canon1300D camera. Whenever I try to focus, it allows me to only reach to a point where the subjects are only ...
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Do I still need filters for photographing landscape under an eclipse, if I'm not zooming in on the sun itself?
Context: I find myself due to be in the path of the upcoming annular solar eclipse. This was unplanned and I am unable to get a proper filter delivered on time.
The general consensus on the internet ...
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Can I use a screw-on variable ND filter together with a square filter holder?
I have a K&F variable ND screw-on filter. I want to buy the Cokin Z series holder for graduated ND filters.
Is it possible to use the Cokin Z holder with GNDs together with the variable ND screw-...
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is using a screw on ND filter along with GND filers which require a holder possible?
I have a screw on 3 - 7 stop variable ND filter which screws on to the lens.
I want to buy some GND soft grads which require a filter holder (This holder needs to screw on to the lens).
Am I right ...
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Do i need more than one filter holder for different brands?
I am currently looking for ND and Grad ND filters for my camera for long exposures. Im a beginner and new to all of this and im slighty confused. Question is
Lets say i bought a Cokin P series filter ...
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Etching a ND filter to reduce OD
What is the most common absorbing material used for professional quality ND filters, and can that material be etched away with acids or bases, while leaving the substrate (BK-7?) intact?
Basically, ...
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Does a large scratch in an ND filter affect image quality?
I noticed a used 10-stop ND filter for sale, at exactly the size I want, at a price of 15% of a new filter, except with shipping it's 21% of the price of a new filter with shipping.
The catch? It has ...
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What is a good example for artistic ND filter applications?
Perhaps one of the most iconic uses for an ND filter is using it outside with a slow shutter speed to catch a motion blur effect -- suppose mover water (waterfall, river, creek, ect). So I'm familiar ...
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Choosing between 9-stop and 10-stop ND filter for flowing water long exposures
I'm planning to photograph flowing river water with long exposures for a blurry effect. I currently have a 4-stop ND filter which may be good for shooting wide open in sunlight, but is probably not ...
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Is my ND4 filter really ND4?
As I understand, ND4 filter should transmit about 25% of the incident light. I have measured transmittance spectrum of my Fujimi ND4 58mm filter, and got the following result:
So, transmittance is ...
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Does using long exposure together with ND filter make the scene look more evenly lit? [duplicate]
Suppose I try to shoot a piece of forest with trees casting dense shadows during daylight. It looks something like this to a human eye (part of larger and more detailed image from here)
In the image ...
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