[zman]

Here's a fun little project just in time for the holidays and one that's been around for a long time.

It's a DIY bokeh filter. I cut out discs from black construction paper to fit my UV filter and cut out a shape in the center (about 15mm). I use another UV filter to hold the disc in place. The shapes are only limited by your imagination and cutting skill (I used a exacto knife).

Works best using a lens with a large aperture. I'm using a Pentax FA 50mm f1.4 .

You can buy a bokeh filter set online for about $25, but this method will run you pennies for a sheet of paper. I've included some sample images. Looks like I need to clean up the round design a bit.

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Last edited by zman; 01-21-2017 at 06:47 AM.

[MarkJerling]

Cool! What fun!

[flaviopetrone]

Very nice! You had a nice idea, it is something fun to try. Thank you for sharing!

[Rimfiredude]

Well that is just the cutest thing I have seen in quite awhile. Thanks

[Hattifnatt]

This is too much fun, I guess the cutting possibilities are endless. Will definitively try it.

[Kerrowdown]

I'm beginning to dread where this thread could end up...

[Hattifnatt]

I'm beginning to dread where this thread could end up...

I can see what you have in mind. Will this work?

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[MarkJerling]

Some tricky cutting there!

[csa]

Now, that is very unique! I love it; your photos are great showing the results!

[Kalehiwa]

Nice work!

If you know anyone who is into scrapbooking you could raid their shape punches, especially for complicated shapes. Much easier than an exacto knife!

[AH11]

slick