Archive 2020 · Neutral Density filters

Yegnal
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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · Neutral Density filters

Greetings;

I'm having issues with
Formatt Hitech 85 x 85mm Firecrest ND 3.0 Filter (10-Stop).

Problem is I'm getting persistent reflections of the lens's front element in the photos...

No such issue using B&W 10 stop round multi-coated ND filters......

Prior to purchasing I was reading that coatings were not really needed on strong ND filters, guess that was wrong....

I'm fairly committed at this point, can't return the filters, so I guess I'm looking for any advice that may help......

Placing a coated UV filter on the lens first, then add ND's ?

Shielding the lens somehow ?

Using the Cokin-P size square filters on the Leica 12-60 2.8-4

Jan 26, 2020 at 01:55 PM

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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Neutral Density filters

hmm...black masking tape or the gaffers tape covering the gap between the filter and the filter holder

Jan 26, 2020 at 04:37 PM

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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Neutral Density filters

You should PM Vieri. I think he is a factory representative for those filters. My Lee Big Stopper has a rubber gasket around the outer edge to keep light out.

Mr.G

Jan 27, 2020 at 12:46 AM

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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Neutral Density filters

I'm pretty sure my 10 stop came with foam that you can cut to shape to provide a seal on the filter, or maybe the holder if you would prefer it on every filter you use.

Jan 29, 2020 at 03:00 PM


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