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Tom Hicks
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Here are the pics i took but did the three filter test. Kroger brand.

AWB

Jan 12, 2004 at 04:29 AM

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Single filter

Edited by THicks on Jan 11, 2004 at 10:35 PM GMT

Jan 12, 2004 at 04:31 AM

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three filters

Jan 12, 2004 at 04:33 AM

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Hmmm...Tom, I think you need to buy a warming 'filter'...Maybe make coffee first? Anyway, I'm up for another 77mm ExpoDisc for a reasonable price if anyone really goes "the way of the coffee filter"...

At least this beats the last time we went through this: I couildn't imagine eating a whole can of Pringles to get WB, but coffee is a necessary element.

Jan 12, 2004 at 05:27 AM

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p.2 #5 · Yet another alternative to ExpoDisc

WOW!

I didn't even expect such an explosive response!

I guess the key here is excellent light diffusion properties and absence of color cast of bleached coffee filter paper. Stacking filters (I used two) only improves it. For even better light scatter I would recommend to maintain a gap between the filters.

The Olympics are coming, we will be seeing a lot of different coffee filter brands on the side line!

Jan 12, 2004 at 02:13 PM

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How does it work, with flash.
I mean can the flash illuminate the filters at such close distance, so as to give correct readings ?
Also this method is used only for setting custom white balance right ? Or do you also use it to determine the exposure settings.

Jan 12, 2004 at 07:11 PM

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p.2 #7 · Yet another alternative to ExpoDisc

This is fantastic. I know what I'm doing tonight!! Digital makes this sort of experimentation fun and easy.

Just imagine this...

Ok, thank you for coming out today for your portrait photos. Can you please stand under that tree..

perfect.

Now I need to calibrate my $1500 camera with a coffee filter.

Thanks, perfect

Now lets take some pictures

Want some coffee

Jan 12, 2004 at 07:30 PM

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p.2 #8 · Yet another alternative to ExpoDisc

yeah, where did those brown stains on the cabinet door go??

Jan 12, 2004 at 09:37 PM

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p.2 #9 · Yet another alternative to ExpoDisc

dorkus wrote:
yeah, where did those brown stains on the cabinet door go??

The maid finally came and cleaned it . honey, please go away. I'm going to tell them the truth. well ------------------- I cleaned them.

Jan 12, 2004 at 11:43 PM

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I wondered how this would work with the wacky weird-kelvin-rating bulbs I keep on my reef aquariums, since that's my chosen specialty in photography.

Results are here for the 10D:

http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1463

And here for my Coolpix 880:

http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1464

Jan 13, 2004 at 01:23 AM

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p.2 #11 · Yet another alternative to ExpoDisc

Wow, I just took a couple of test shots and I'm amazed at how well this works. I tested it on my old G1 too, which has serious WB issues and it worked perfectly. Yet another strange "gadget" for the camera bag. Oh well -- people already think I'm weird when I start pulling stuff out of the bag...

Todd

Jan 13, 2004 at 07:06 AM

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p.2 #12 · Yet another alternative to ExpoDisc

Here is the instruction for an L type coffee filter based expodisk

When you guys like the idea of making your own poor mans expodisk, some filters are made in a way that it is easy to take the glass out and replace it with coffeefilters. Go to your local camerastore and ask for a broken or scratched filter (preferrably a big size); one that you could have for free or a very low price. Unmount the ring that clasps the filter glass so that you can take out the glass and replace it with (a few layers) of white paper tissue like in the coffeefilter. If you got a filter that doesn't work with a clamping ring but a plastic sealed screw mount just glue the coffeefilter paper. Cut the remainders carefully so that the thing looks 'professional'. Paint some red on the ring and put a tiny label with the text "1.0/L IS Expodisc" on the ring. Some other might prefer a green "DO" version.

Of course owners of a Cokin or alike system have it easy. They can just cut a piece of blackcardboard cut a square out of it and glue the coffeefilter in it.

BTW did you guys know that white tupperware or the plastic from a white PE bottle works as well?

This was our FM course: creative with coffeefilters

I actually wrote it because I would feel embarrassed if all our members would be recognized by the VooDoo of a coffeefilter next shooting! I know the faces of all those shutterfreaks already

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Peter

Jan 13, 2004 at 07:54 AM

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p.2 #13 · Yet another alternative to ExpoDisc

geez Peter... guess there is some value after all on our local camera shops!

Since some time now, Im buying everything on the internet... somehow feel guilty about going there asking for a broken filter... not to mention the kick in the butt i should get!

Jan 13, 2004 at 08:22 AM

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The idea is interesting and 3 filters seems to come close to the ED for most, but has anybody tried 4 filters?

Jan 13, 2004 at 10:28 AM

Tom Hicks
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p.2 #15 · Yet another alternative to ExpoDisc

Enter the Hickspo Disk , WB set with actual product. At this time only avalible in 72mm Three layer of filter material and one layer of glass.

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Jan 13, 2004 at 03:23 PM

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After

Jan 13, 2004 at 03:25 PM

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p.2 #17 · Yet another alternative to ExpoDisc

Thanks Peter for the Idea , I'll send you 20% $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

Jan 13, 2004 at 03:27 PM

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Thanks! Thanks! Thanks!

TRUE STORY HERE...

I took a day off work to catch up on some projects here at home. One of those was to find the information to place an order for the Expo-disc. I've been wanting one for my 70-200 2.8L.

I put a check in the mailbox for my disc, came back inside and logged on to the forums. Just as I had finished reading this thread, I saw our mail carrier driving into the neighborhood. I jumped up and ran out to the mailbox to remove my order just in time. What makes this so strange is that I recieved my Gevalia Coffee shipment as I was standing there, complete with #4 cone filters!!!!!!

You guys are GREAT!!!!!!

Dave Scruggs

Jan 13, 2004 at 03:34 PM

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THicks wrote:
Thanks Peter for the Idea , I'll send you 20% $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

I think you've had too much coffee in the creation of the Hickspo disc. Look at that camera shake

Jan 13, 2004 at 03:57 PM

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Thanks Peter for the Idea , I'll send you 20% $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

I see you made the consumer grade version, cause I don't see a red L band or a green DO band

Anyway, nice to see an implementation in reality if this idea. Thanks for sharing your shots of the Hickspo

filter

Peter

Jan 13, 2004 at 04:02 PM

Tom Hicks
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p.2 #21 · Yet another alternative to ExpoDisc

L series is coming the Photo stores near you . Soon.

Jan 13, 2004 at 04:04 PM

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Hey THicks,

You are not only one! I am too... My wife has been asking me to clean up in my computer room... _poke_

Nice pictures with coffee filter!

Jan 13, 2004 at 07:00 PM

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p.2 #23 · Yet another alternative to ExpoDisc

Thicks Wrote:
Thanks Peter for the Idea , I'll send you 20% $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

Hey, do I get anything?

Jan 13, 2004 at 07:38 PM

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p.2 #24 · Yet another alternative to ExpoDisc

cheaper than a can of pringles.

SCORE!

Jan 13, 2004 at 07:56 PM

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p.2 #25 · Yet another alternative to ExpoDisc

Not as tastey as a can of pringles though...

hey a new idea - use a used one and get some neat filter effects

or leave the grounds in and get a higher grain

Jan 13, 2004 at 09:22 PM


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