jakepark333 Posted July 5, 2016 Share #1 Posted July 5, 2016 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi, I know the x vario only has a max shutter of 30 seconds but I am looking to try some daytime long exposures. I was thinking of getting a 43 to 49 step up and the Hoya pro nd1000. Has anyone else used this combo. It seems the cheapest way without sacrificing quality to try out some long exposures. Also it would be nice if anyone could link to some examples of x vario long exposures. Thanks in advance. Edited July 5, 2016 by jakepark333 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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TMorita Posted July 7, 2016 Share #2 Posted July 7, 2016 I sometimes use a 2 or 3 f-stop filter for photographing flowing water. The only thing I can imagine using a 10 f-stop filter for is maybe a glassy ocean effect. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/262281-xvario-10-stop-opinions/?do=findComment&comment=3075011'>More sharing options...
ECohen Posted July 7, 2016 Share #3 Posted July 7, 2016 I sometimes use a 2 or 3 f-stop filter for photographing flowing water. The only thing I can imagine using a 10 f-stop filter for is maybe a glassy ocean effect. Off topic...... but I just wanted to say NICE SHOT.... TMorita !! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMorita Posted July 7, 2016 Share #4 Posted July 7, 2016 Off topic...... but I just wanted to say NICE SHOT.... TMorita !! Oh, thanks! That one was taken at a local place called Uvas Canyon. We had some pretty good rains earlier this year, so I did a lot of practice with moving water. Here's another one from Uvas Canyon, since you liked it so much. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/262281-xvario-10-stop-opinions/?do=findComment&comment=3075249'>More sharing options...
TMorita Posted July 7, 2016 Share #5 Posted July 7, 2016 Here's another one at Uvas Canyon. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/262281-xvario-10-stop-opinions/?do=findComment&comment=3075252'>More sharing options...
TMorita Posted July 7, 2016 Share #6 Posted July 7, 2016 Another one from Uvas Canyon. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/262281-xvario-10-stop-opinions/?do=findComment&comment=3075255'>More sharing options...
TMorita Posted July 7, 2016 Share #7 Posted July 7, 2016 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) If you want to photograph water, here's some tips: 1. Use a tripod, because handholding doesn't work for obvious reasons 2. I set the aperture to a fixed value and lock the ISO to 100, and leave the shutter speed on auto 3. I use standard landscape photography technique to get the entire scene in focus, .e.g. use hyperfocal distance 4. Take the first test shot and review it critically, and decide whether you want more or less texture in the water. 5. I usually adjust the ISO and aperture depending on whether I want more or less texture in the water. 7. Don't make the aperture bigger because it will break the hyperfocal distance. Only make it smaller. 8. I try to keep the ISO no more than 400 for the best dynamic range It's kind of personal taste depending on how much texture you want in the water. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Edited July 7, 2016 by TMorita 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/262281-xvario-10-stop-opinions/?do=findComment&comment=3075282'>More sharing options...
jakepark333 Posted July 7, 2016 Author Share #8 Posted July 7, 2016 Many thanks for all the tips and examples. I do have a 4 stop and 3 stop but when shooting during the daylight this was only giving me a max SS of 1/2 second when combined as it was very bright. Are you using 43mm native or a step up ring. Thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMorita Posted July 7, 2016 Share #9 Posted July 7, 2016 Many thanks for all the tips and examples. I do have a 4 stop and 3 stop but when shooting during the daylight this was only giving me a max SS of 1/2 second when combined as it was very bright. Are you using 43mm native or a step up ring. Thanks. I have native 43mm filters. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMorita Posted July 8, 2016 Share #10 Posted July 8, 2016 Many thanks for all the tips and examples. I do have a 4 stop and 3 stop but when shooting during the daylight this was only giving me a max SS of 1/2 second when combined as it was very bright. Are you using 43mm native or a step up ring. Thanks. 1/2 second isn't that bad. Many of my shots were taken around 0.5 seconds. For example... First shot I posted was 0.5 seconds. Second shot I posted was 0.6 seconds. Third shot I posted is 1/3 second. Fourth one is 1.3 seconds. Fifth one is 5 seconds. Most of my shots are around 1 second, probably. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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