bpalme Posted April 7, 2011 Share #1 Posted April 7, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) I just got a used M8 and ordered a Leica UV/IR filter for my 28 cron. I like to shoot wide open... What is a good filter for me? an ND or CPL? both? I'm still kind of a newb so any help is appreciated... brands ect. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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tobey bilek Posted April 7, 2011 Share #2 Posted April 7, 2011 One buys filter to solve problems. What is you problem? Photoshop is far and away the best way to darken skies. To remove reflections off water, grass, leaves, and other non metallic surfaces, a pola is all you need. ND is required to use 1.4 in full sun. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpalme Posted April 7, 2011 Author Share #3 Posted April 7, 2011 One buys filter to solve problems. What is you problem? Photoshop is far and away the best way to darken skies. To remove reflections off water, grass, leaves, and other non metallic surfaces, a pola is all you need. ND is required to use 1.4 in full sun. Well.. haven't actually ran into the problem yet but I'm thinking I may need an ND filter to shoot wide open in bright day situations. Can I get away with a CPL alone or do I need both? My M8 has the 1/4000th shutter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xmas Posted April 7, 2011 Share #4 Posted April 7, 2011 Hi It is a subjective thing but f/2 on a 28mm will still leave distubing depth of field perception problems, for some people. But you may want that. The Polariod filter will allow e.g. shooting through glass, dark blue sky against white clouds, taming specular reflections of water, (even with film). At night you probably need to remove any filters, to avoid filter horrible effects. Chimping will reveal better than words. Noel Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guido Posted April 7, 2011 Share #5 Posted April 7, 2011 Well.. haven't actually ran into the problem yet but I'm thinking I may need an ND filter to shoot wide open in bright day situations. Can I get away with a CPL alone or do I need both?My M8 has the 1/4000th shutter. A CPL will take away something like 2 stops at most. For example, at f/8 @ 1/250 you'll need at least 5 stops to get down to f/1.4, thus an ND106 (6x) filter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpalme Posted April 7, 2011 Author Share #6 Posted April 7, 2011 A CPL will take away something like 2 stops at most. For example, at f/8 @ 1/250 you'll need at least 5 stops to get down to f/1.4, thus an ND106 (6x) filter. Thanks guys.. any favorite brands and best price links? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enboe Posted April 9, 2011 Share #7 Posted April 9, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) I tend to shoot bare lenses whenever possible for maximum quality. A UV filter gets added when going into known dusty conditions (county fair, for example). Another use for UV is when you know you won't have time to remove a lens cap - consider it a clear lens cap. A UV/IR is used always with the M8 series. Polarizers are wonderful tools for reducing reflections and increasing saturation. Definitely consider one of these for your toolbox. I want to pick up an ND filter next so that I can shoot 1.4 and faster lenses in daylight. I see Heliopan has a creative solution in some sizes that is effectively two polarizers in one ring. You adjust the relative orientation between the two to achieve variable ND, albeit with reflection reduction being mandatory with this solution. Enjoy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezc203 Posted April 9, 2011 Share #8 Posted April 9, 2011 Aside from the UV/IR-cut filters that all M8s require, I don't think you'll need to spend any more money on filters. I agree with what a previous poster said: "If it isn't broken, don't fix it". If you run into problems where you deem necessary to buy filters to fix, it's not too late to get filters then. For the most part f/2.0 with the original M8 (with 1/8000 shutter speed) you'll probably be alright without ND filters. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted April 10, 2011 Share #9 Posted April 10, 2011 I also have an M8 with 1/4000th top shutter speed and 28/2 Summicron asph and even in the brightest sunlight I only need a 2 stop ND filter. I use Heliopan ND filters. With an M8 you can use a linear polarising filter, which will be less expensive than a CPL. Bear in mind that you won't be able to view the effect that the polarising filter is giving you because you're not looking through the lens. Consider buying either the Leica swing-out polarising filter or the Kenko Rangefinder Polariser. Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
menos I M6 Posted April 10, 2011 Share #10 Posted April 10, 2011 Aside from the UV/IR-cut filters that all M8s require, I don't think you'll need to spend any more money on filters. I agree with what a previous poster said: "If it isn't broken, don't fix it". If you run into problems where you deem necessary to buy filters to fix, it's not too late to get filters then. For the most part f/2.0 with the original M8 (with 1/8000 shutter speed) you'll probably be alright without ND filters. My M8.2 doesn't require a UV/IR-cut filter Regarding the use of ND filters, you might find out, that even without any filter you can shoot pretty wide open @ ISO 160 and 1/4000 ;-) I only use filters, when protection is needed (weather, dirty environments). Polarizers can be fun, to play with, to kill reflections, but otherwise … Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
250swb Posted April 10, 2011 Share #11 Posted April 10, 2011 Regarding the use of ND filters, you might find out, that even without any filter you can shoot pretty wide open @ ISO 160 and 1/4000 ;-) Agree. Its often the case that on Auto exposure if I see the overexposure warning flashing I press the shutter anyway and get a perfectly good image without blown highlights. Its almost like the M9 has a secret extra shutter speed of 1/8000th! Of course using .dng and ACR helps as well. Steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpalme Posted April 19, 2011 Author Share #12 Posted April 19, 2011 I also have an M8 with 1/4000th top shutter speed and 28/2 Summicron asph and even in the brightest sunlight I only need a 2 stop ND filter. I use Heliopan ND filters. With an M8 you can use a linear polarising filter, which will be less expensive than a CPL. Bear in mind that you won't be able to view the effect that the polarising filter is giving you because you're not looking through the lens. Consider buying either the Leica swing-out polarising filter or the Kenko Rangefinder Polariser. Pete. Same equipment here and that seems to be about what I need. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpalme Posted April 19, 2011 Author Share #13 Posted April 19, 2011 Looking at the Kenko system filter or the Filterview: Accessories from PhotoEquip Anyone us the filterview? seems like a good idea but it's big. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xmas Posted April 19, 2011 Share #14 Posted April 19, 2011 Hi Clip on pola specs white tippex dot on camera pola tilt head for best wffect set white dot to tilt. This to avoid telegaphing people in cafes that you are planning a photo of the cafe, they wont hear the click in the shop... Noel Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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