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What is the best option for fitting an ND filter to an 82mm lens?
I recently got a new Canon EF 24-70mm F/2.8L II which requires 82mm filters. I going to shoot some falls and creek with this lens. In order to get the silk-like effect (long-time exposure) I will need ...
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What are the advantages of leaving an ND filter on a lens at all times?
I was chatting to a friend yesterday who had his Nikon D300 with a constant 2.8 aperture zoom lens (I can't remember the focal length, might have been around 17-55).
The curious thing was that he had ...
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What are the uses of Neutral Density (ND) filters?
Apart from silky water effects and pics of crowded places what are other uses of ND filters?
Almost every blog I have read mentions only these two situations. What other uses are their for ND ...
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Why are my results with a variable neutral density filter poor?
I bought a inexpensive variable neutral density filter, this ND2-ND400 variety. I wasn't expecting a whole lot because of the very low price point, but I think I'm either using it incorrectly or my ...
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What filter should I buy if I wanted to do 5 min shutter speed in daylight?
What type of filter would I need to create an image such as the following: http://500px.com/photo/10158205
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How to use Hitech Stop 10 ND filter?
Today I have tested my Hitech Pro Stop 10 ND filter for Lee holder. And I am somehow shocked. It was morning 10.
Please, can someone help me, how to use it. :) By the way, I have lost the tech ...
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Will a variable neutral density filter produce similar results to a fixed neutral density filter?
I've decided to look at experimenting with neutral density filters and I found this variable neutral density filter on Amazon here in the UK.
It's a lot cheaper than buying a set of filters of ...
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What filters should I get for mountain landscape photography?
I'm visiting the mountains of La Plagne in France. I'm hoping to get some nice photographs of the snow covered mountains while I'm there. I'm thinking of getting some filters for to use with my Cokin ...
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Why are doubled polarization filters as continuous ND not popular? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
What is the difference between using an ND filter versus 2 polarizers?
One thing I was always wondering when it comes to ND filters is why there's need for such a large ...
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Does an NDX400-equivalent exist for a 95mm filter thread?
I found this beauty at a low price and I would like to shoot the sun. That would require me to use an NDX400 but I can't find it for a 95mm filter screw. Does it even exist?
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Why should I use a Graduated ND filter as opposed to the digital equivalent(software)?
With options like Nik’s Color Efex Pro 4 allowing me to digitally apply a Graduated Neutral Density filter, why would I choose to use a piece of equipment that I have to buy and carry around?
Related ...
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Do ND filters increase the dynamic range that a camera can 'see'?
I am attempting to work out, conceptually, how the use of a neutral density filter effects the resulting captured image.
Do ND filters allow a camera to capture higher contrast scenes (without ...
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What are neutral density filters and how do I use them to create long exposures in daylight?
I've seen a few related posts on the site but nothing specifically on this point:
I'd like to be able to take long exposure photos during daylight (like the examples in this Flickr group). I'm told ...
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How do I use Graduated Neutral Density filters?
I want to improve my photos of landscapes with high contrast (sunset/sunrise). What are good selections for GND filters and what are some techniques for using them correctly?
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Is it possible to use a polarizer and a ND filter at the same time?
Is is possible to use two filters (one polarizing and one ND) at the same time on a 18-55 kit lens from Canon. I am new to photography and wanted to work with filters. Do you suggest me buy these ...
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ND Filter not Dense enough - How do I get long exposures in very bright situations, where my ND filter isn't enough?
What is the best way to achieve very long exposures in very bright, sunlit conditions?
Right now, I have a Hoya ND-400 X filter (9 stops reduction), and even with my camera set to ISO 50, and F22, my ...
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What's the result of stacking ND filters?
If you stack two 3-stop neutral density filters, does it reduce the exposure by 6 stops or 9 stops?
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Can I use a full ND filter as a pseudo hard-edge graduated filter?
Can I use a full, non-graduated ND filter positioned halfway (or another appropriate distance) over the lens to approximate a hard-edge graduated ND filter, or will the transition be too sudden?
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Whats the difference between Singh-Ray Vari-ND and cheap Fader-ND filters?
I think the Singh-Ray Vari-ND variable ND filter sounds great, but is really expensive.
There are way cheaper variable ND filters from some chinese sites.
I wonder: are the cheap ones worth the ...
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Is it possible to use two polarised filters to create a variable ND filter? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
What is the difference between using an ND filter versus 2 polarizers?
I was reading that by attaching two polarised filter we could create a variable ND filter.
Has ...
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Where can I buy sets of Lee ND filters?
I am looking to buy some more Lee ND filters, particularly ND's, but also some Coral's for sunset shots. I'd like to buy whole sets if possible (they usually sell .3, .6, and .9 sets for ND and Coral ...
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ND filter or exposure compensation?
I was at the camera shop a few weeks ago looking for a neutral density filter, so I could play around with long exposure shots without overexposing.
The guy at the camera shop told me I didn't need a ...
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What ND filter would you recommend?
I'm thinking about getting an neutral density filter to shoot some silky waterfalls and smooths waves on the beach.
What would you recommend in terms of:
1. Brand - quality, durability, price
2. ...
