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Diffusion Filters! (or Effect Filters in general)

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p.12 #1 · p.12 #1 · Diffusion Filters! (or Effect Filters in general)

Ihmemies2 wrote:
I have BPM 1 and it is quite over the top.

https://hakkarainen.kuvat.fi/kuvat/2022/09-24+-+Managerin+22v+vuosijuhlat/_1064426_3840px.jpg/_medium.jpg

https://hakkarainen.kuvat.fi/kuvat/2022/09-24+-+Managerin+22v+vuosijuhlat/_1064418_3840px.jpg/_medium.jpg

https://hakkarainen.kuvat.fi/kuvat/2022/09-24+-+Managerin+22v+vuosijuhlat/_1064435_3840px.jpg/_medium.jpg

https://hakkarainen.kuvat.fi/kuvat/2022/09-24+-+Managerin+22v+vuosijuhlat/_1064451_3840px.jpg/_medium.jpg

(larger files at https://hakkarainen.kuvat.fi/kuvat/2022/09-24+-+Managerin+22v+vuosijuhlat/ )

1/2 or 1/4 would be a good addition to get less effect.

The effect is very strong, but it works for the second and fourth shots, both of which I like a lot. And it doesn't really harm the first and may even enhance what would otherwise be a dull image. The third shot suffers from it though.

May 20, 2023 at 06:15 AM

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p.12 #2 · p.12 #2 · Diffusion Filters! (or Effect Filters in general)

One issue I had with my K&F was that it wouldn't work with certain bayonet-style lens hoods on my M-mount lenses but other than that, they were mostly fine.

The filters (as in the metal frame) were too thick and protruded out the side.

May 20, 2023 at 09:43 AM

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p.12 #3 · p.12 #3 · Diffusion Filters! (or Effect Filters in general)

Unfortunately it's not the same FL but after being so-so on the BPM from Haida I purchased a Glimmer Glass 1 from Tiffen. Can you guess which is which? I also purchased a Black Satin 1 from Tiffen. Have yet to determine which filter can live on my new non interchangeable lens camera permanently.

Jun 08, 2023 at 05:44 AM

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p.12 #4 · p.12 #4 · Diffusion Filters! (or Effect Filters in general)

Anybody using Red Enhancer filters (e.g. RA-54)? I mean for artistic goals, not to remove sodium illumination. it is worth, or one get the same effects in post?

Jul 27, 2023 at 10:46 AM

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p.12 #5 · p.12 #5 · Diffusion Filters! (or Effect Filters in general)

Anyone tried glimmerglass? I prefer the output compared to the BPM as the shadow detail is retained and doesn't lose contrast. It's the main filter over all my glass

https://youtu.be/rFZRWbnLrs4

https://youtu.be/rJacZa6QpJ8

Jul 30, 2023 at 02:48 AM

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p.12 #6 · p.12 #6 · Diffusion Filters! (or Effect Filters in general)

mboy wrote:
Anyone tried glimmerglass?

Yes, I've tried Glimmerglass 1 as well as Black Satin 1 and I keep coming back to BPM 1/8. Between the three I can't really make out a difference in terms of blooming or contrast except for the Black Satin 1, which is noticeably softer than the other two. I haven't done A-B test tough so take that for what it's worth.

Sep 18, 2023 at 12:51 AM

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p.12 #7 · p.12 #7 · Diffusion Filters! (or Effect Filters in general)

I started shooting film again earlier this year after a 20+ year break, and picked up some film-era effect filters just for the fun of it. I got a Harrison fog filter for atmosphere, a spectra filter for rainbow effects around point sources of light, and a star filter. The star filter is a bit over-the-top compared with real sunstars on lenses that produce them, but I like the other filters. Some people use diffusion filters on film as well; I might give it a try.

Here's the spectra filter (on digital); I haven't used it yet on film but am planning to next week. I bought some Cinestill 400D film, which has strong halation around light sources, and the spectra filter might make that effect even more surreal!

Candle with B+W spectra effect filter by Brad Hurley, on Flickr

Sep 18, 2023 at 03:28 AM

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p.12 #8 · p.12 #8 · Diffusion Filters! (or Effect Filters in general)

HelenaN wrote:
As mentioned in the CV 75/1.5 thread I have the Haida Nano Pro Mist Black 1/4. Meant to get Tiffen, but didn't read the eBay ad carefully enough, so it's my own fault. Very pleased with it though and it was quite a bit cheaper than Tiffen. Can't really describe the effect except that it does give a more gentle look, has some highlight blooming and can give quite a bit of veiling flare, which I like.
Btw. I haven't noticed any black spots in my photos or the filter itself.

Some comparison examples (copied from the CV 75 thread)):
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Thanks for posting this information Helena as it was your images on the CV 75/1.5 thread (the same ones you shared here) that prompted me to purchase this lens. Up until now I hadn't been able to achieve the type of IQ as in your captures and I was becoming frustrated with my efforts. The Haida Nano Pro Mist Black 1/4 is now being ordered. Take care!

Sep 21, 2023 at 08:32 PM

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p.12 #9 · p.12 #9 · Diffusion Filters! (or Effect Filters in general)

Al Trujillo wrote:
Thanks for posting this information Helena as it was your images on the CV 75/1.5 thread (the same ones you shared here) that prompted me to purchase this lens. Up until now I hadn't been able to achieve the type of IQ as in your captures and I was becoming frustrated with my efforts. The Haida Nano Pro Mist Black 1/4 is now being ordered. Take care!

Thank you too! Hope you will be happy with it.

Sep 22, 2023 at 02:43 AM

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p.12 #10 · p.12 #10 · Diffusion Filters! (or Effect Filters in general)

Awhile back I got a Harrison fog filter and I've been experimenting with it on film. Here it is on the Canon 35/1.8 LTM, on a Canon P rangefinder camera, Ilford XP2 400:

Tamarack by Brad Hurley, on Flickr

Sunrise by Brad Hurley, on Flickr

Nov 12, 2023 at 10:19 AM

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