The 15mm Limited controls my mind - club

**Digitalis** · 07-18-2011, 03:51 AM

Originally posted by twitch

Great solution, I'm looking at the Lee system but wasn't sure how I could get it on the 15.

I'll warn you twitch getting the lee filter system to work well with the FA31mm f/1.8 is even harder, the lee filter holder is too heavy for three stacked glassless filter rings to handle - Lee filters are solid borosilicate float glass and they are heavy for what they are.

twitch · 07-18-2011, 04:21 AM - **1 Like**

Did someone mention ND filters?

adr1an · 07-18-2011, 05:23 AM

Woah! Nice capture Twitch... That one will get noticed....

deadwolfbones · 07-18-2011, 09:11 AM

Fantastic.

IS050 · 07-18-2011, 11:36 AM

Originally posted by twitch

Did someone mention ND filters?

Twitch, Another stunning shot! I just ordered the B+W 10 stop ND filters, can't wait to join the fun.

Originally posted by Downfall

I use a Hoya ND400 filter which is something between 8 and 9 stops. But I also many times stack it with my Hoya ND8 filter to gain 3 extra stops

Pentax K-5 + DA15 Ltd

@ Downfall Excellent series with the Hoya ND400!

Originally posted by Digitalis

I just settled for putting a slim 49mm polarizer on the DA15 and attaching the lee filter holder to that - and it worked.

@ Digitalis Nice work with the combo!

David

twitch · 07-18-2011, 04:14 PM

Originally posted by adr1an

Woah! Nice capture Twitch... That one will get noticed....

Originally posted by deadwolfbones

Fantastic.

Thanks

Originally posted by IS050

Twitch, Another stunning shot! I just ordered the B+W 10 stop ND filters, can't wait to join the fun.

Thanks, and hope you enjoy your new ND's. One thing I forgot to mention, metering is pretty useless with the 10 stop but put it on manual and you'll get to know the right settings with a bit of experimentation and chimping the histogram. For a bright sunny day I start with ISO100, f/13, 15 seconds. That's usually within a stop of being correct.

With the 6 stop the meter gets it wrong but predictably so, adding plus ~2EV seems to do the trick, so you can use it in AV mode. This is all on the K-x and center weighted metering, not sure if that holds true for evaluative metering or for different bodies.....

IS050 · 07-18-2011, 06:55 PM

Originally posted by twitch

Thanks

Thanks, and hope you enjoy your new ND's. One thing I forgot to mention, metering is pretty useless with the 10 stop but put it on manual and you'll get to know the right settings with a bit of experimentation and chimping the histogram. For a bright sunny day I start with ISO100, f/13, 15 seconds. That's usually within a stop of being correct.
With the 6 stop the meter gets it wrong but predictably so, adding plus ~2EV seems to do the trick, so you can use it in AV mode. This is all on the K-x and center weighted metering, not sure if that holds true for evaluative metering or for different bodies.....

Twitch, Thanks for the tips, I'll check that method. I am also thinking meter without the filter and then apply the 10-stop difference. I would also assume to per-focus first then put on the filter. It could be interesting and fun learning experience.

David

leadfoot · 07-18-2011, 07:40 PM

Great shot twitch, have to try the ND filters.

**mattb123** · 07-18-2011, 09:55 PM

From my porch tonight

mikeSF · 07-18-2011, 10:09 PM

you are on a roll, Matt! amazing!

jstevewhite · 07-18-2011, 10:44 PM

Originally posted by mattb123

From my porch tonight

Great lightning work, Matt!

**Digitalis** · 07-18-2011, 11:12 PM

excellent work Mattb123

twitch · 07-18-2011, 11:30 PM

Fantastic work there Matt

TOUGEFC · 07-18-2011, 11:56 PM

Awesome shot there Matt!

adr1an · 07-19-2011, 12:12 AM

Originally posted by twitch

Did someone mention ND filters?

congrats on the "Explore" mate on "iiii" but I much prefer "\iiii/" that you posted above!...

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07-18-2011, 03:51 AM	#2521
Digitalis Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,694	Originally posted by twitch Great solution, I'm looking at the Lee system but wasn't sure how I could get it on the 15. I'll warn you twitch getting the lee filter system to work well with the FA31mm f/1.8 is even harder, the lee filter holder is too heavy for three stacked glassless filter rings to handle - Lee filters are solid borosilicate float glass and they are heavy for what they are.

07-18-2011, 04:21 AM - 1 Like	#2522
twitch Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 4,571	Did someone mention ND filters?

07-18-2011, 05:23 AM	#2523
adr1an Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 739	Woah! Nice capture Twitch... That one will get noticed....

07-18-2011, 09:11 AM	#2524
deadwolfbones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: La Crescenta, CA Posts: 7,450	Fantastic.

07-18-2011, 11:36 AM	#2525
IS050 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Stumptown Photos: Gallery Posts: 434	Originally posted by twitch Did someone mention ND filters? Twitch, Another stunning shot! I just ordered the B+W 10 stop ND filters, can't wait to join the fun. Originally posted by Downfall I use a Hoya ND400 filter which is something between 8 and 9 stops. But I also many times stack it with my Hoya ND8 filter to gain 3 extra stops *Pentax K-5 + DA15 Ltd* @ Downfall Excellent series with the Hoya ND400! Originally posted by Digitalis I just settled for putting a slim 49mm polarizer on the DA15 and attaching the lee filter holder to that - and it worked. @ Digitalis Nice work with the combo! David

07-18-2011, 04:14 PM	#2526
twitch Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 4,571	Originally posted by adr1an Woah! Nice capture Twitch... That one will get noticed.... Originally posted by deadwolfbones Fantastic. Thanks Originally posted by IS050 Twitch, Another stunning shot! I just ordered the B+W 10 stop ND filters, can't wait to join the fun. Thanks, and hope you enjoy your new ND's. One thing I forgot to mention, metering is pretty useless with the 10 stop but put it on manual and you'll get to know the right settings with a bit of experimentation and chimping the histogram. For a bright sunny day I start with ISO100, f/13, 15 seconds. That's usually within a stop of being correct. With the 6 stop the meter gets it wrong but predictably so, adding plus ~2EV seems to do the trick, so you can use it in AV mode. This is all on the K-x and center weighted metering, not sure if that holds true for evaluative metering or for different bodies.....

07-18-2011, 06:55 PM	#2527
IS050 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Stumptown Photos: Gallery Posts: 434	Originally posted by twitch Thanks Thanks, and hope you enjoy your new ND's. One thing I forgot to mention, metering is pretty useless with the 10 stop but put it on manual and you'll get to know the right settings with a bit of experimentation and chimping the histogram. For a bright sunny day I start with ISO100, f/13, 15 seconds. That's usually within a stop of being correct. With the 6 stop the meter gets it wrong but predictably so, adding plus ~2EV seems to do the trick, so you can use it in AV mode. This is all on the K-x and center weighted metering, not sure if that holds true for evaluative metering or for different bodies..... Twitch, Thanks for the tips, I'll check that method. I am also thinking meter without the filter and then apply the 10-stop difference. I would also assume to per-focus first then put on the filter. It could be interesting and fun learning experience. David

07-18-2011, 07:40 PM	#2528
leadfoot Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 131	Great shot twitch, have to try the ND filters.

07-18-2011, 09:55 PM	#2529
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,872	From my porch tonight

07-18-2011, 10:09 PM	#2530
mikeSF Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Bay Area, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,620	you are on a roll, Matt! amazing!

07-18-2011, 10:44 PM	#2531
jstevewhite Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Midwest Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,407	Originally posted by mattb123 From my porch tonight Great lightning work, Matt!

07-18-2011, 11:12 PM	#2532
Digitalis Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,694	excellent work Mattb123

07-18-2011, 11:30 PM	#2533
twitch Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 4,571	Fantastic work there Matt

07-18-2011, 11:56 PM	#2534
TOUGEFC Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,561	Awesome shot there Matt!

07-19-2011, 12:12 AM	#2535
adr1an Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 739	Originally posted by twitch Did someone mention ND filters? congrats on the "Explore" mate on "iiii" but I much prefer "\iiii/" that you posted above!...