Diffusion by Shooting Through Pantyhose

**clackers** · 06-22-2022, 05:43 PM

Originally posted by SpotmaticGuy

No, the technique being discussed is to put the netting over the lens, either the front or rear element.

Oh, gotta be more uniform and reproducible than smearing Vaseline.

Another link here:

https://www.filmmakersacademy.com/rat-pack-diffusion/

Do post examples of your Californian town shots when you can, Spotmatic!

SpotmaticGuy · 06-23-2022, 04:27 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by clackers

Oh, gotta be more uniform and reproducible than smearing Vaseline.

Another link here: or

https://www.filmmakersacademy.com/rat-pack-diffusion/

Do post examples of your Californian town shots when you can, Spotmatic!

The link you posted is in my files for future reference.

I was talking with a friend yesterday and he recommended not going to this town until the weather cools down. I'm going to follow his advice as the town is in a very hot part of the state and I neither enjoy nor do well when the temps are above 100° or so. However, I'm going to head towards cooler climes and look for old buildings and barns.

Another friend told me about some hard-to-locate silk that's carried by Jo-Ann Fabrics (she managed the local store until she retired recently) and I ordered the snot tape. It's all coming together, just a skosh slower than anticipated. I'll post pics.

**clackers** · 06-23-2022, 07:03 PM

Originally posted by SpotmaticGuy

I was talking with a friend yesterday and he recommended not going to this town until the weather cools down. I'm going to follow his advice as the town is in a very hot part of the state and I neither enjoy nor do well when the temps are above 100° or so. However, I'm going to head towards cooler climes and look for old buildings and barns.

That's the way! You can always go to the original location in the fall.

My wife and I were in Death Valley on a day when it hit 118 degrees, I didn't want to leave the car to go to restrooms let alone stroll around taking pictures!

SpotmaticGuy · 07-03-2022, 10:50 PM

I finally acquired the various netting I want to experiment with, and have been looking at the rear of my lenses to see how best to attach the silk. I've an idea, but want to try it first. If it works, I'll post the details here along with some pics.

One question though: is the distance from the backs of an A and F series lenses to the outer arc of the mirror all the same? Thanks!

Not a Number · 07-04-2022, 11:44 AM

The distance of the flange to mirror should be the same on all K-mount lenses. The distance from the rear element to mirror varies from lens to lens and some lenses have "floating" rear elements.

SpotmaticGuy · 07-05-2022, 08:01 AM

Originally posted by Not a Number

The distance of the flange to mirror should be the same on all K-mount lenses. The distance from the rear element to mirror varies from lens to lens and some lenses have "floating" rear elements.

Thanks. That's good to know.

06-23-2022, 07:03 PM	#33
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by SpotmaticGuy I was talking with a friend yesterday and he recommended not going to this town until the weather cools down. I'm going to follow his advice as the town is in a very hot part of the state and I neither enjoy nor do well when the temps are above 100° or so. However, I'm going to head towards cooler climes and look for old buildings and barns. That's the way! You can always go to the original location in the fall. My wife and I were in Death Valley on a day when it hit 118 degrees, I didn't want to leave the car to go to restrooms let alone stroll around taking pictures! Last edited by clackers; 06-23-2022 at 08:18 PM.

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06-22-2022, 05:43 PM	#31
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by SpotmaticGuy No, the technique being discussed is to put the netting over the lens, either the front or rear element. Oh, gotta be more uniform and reproducible than smearing Vaseline. Another link here: https://www.filmmakersacademy.com/rat-pack-diffusion/ Do post examples of your Californian town shots when you can, Spotmatic!

06-23-2022, 04:27 AM - 1 Like	#32
SpotmaticGuy New Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Posts: 23 Original Poster	Originally posted by clackers Oh, gotta be more uniform and reproducible than smearing Vaseline. Another link here: or https://www.filmmakersacademy.com/rat-pack-diffusion/ Do post examples of your Californian town shots when you can, Spotmatic! The link you posted is in my files for future reference. I was talking with a friend yesterday and he recommended not going to this town until the weather cools down. I'm going to follow his advice as the town is in a very hot part of the state and I neither enjoy nor do well when the temps are above 100° or so. However, I'm going to head towards cooler climes and look for old buildings and barns. Another friend told me about some hard-to-locate silk that's carried by Jo-Ann Fabrics (she managed the local store until she retired recently) and I ordered the snot tape. It's all coming together, just a skosh slower than anticipated. I'll post pics.

07-03-2022, 10:50 PM	#34
SpotmaticGuy New Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Posts: 23 Original Poster	I finally acquired the various netting I want to experiment with, and have been looking at the rear of my lenses to see how best to attach the silk. I've an idea, but want to try it first. If it works, I'll post the details here along with some pics. One question though: is the distance from the backs of an A and F series lenses to the outer arc of the mirror all the same? Thanks!

07-04-2022, 11:44 AM	#35
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	The distance of the flange to mirror should be the same on all K-mount lenses. The distance from the rear element to mirror varies from lens to lens and some lenses have "floating" rear elements.

07-05-2022, 08:01 AM	#36
SpotmaticGuy New Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Posts: 23 Original Poster	Originally posted by Not a Number The distance of the flange to mirror should be the same on all K-mount lenses. The distance from the rear element to mirror varies from lens to lens and some lenses have "floating" rear elements. Thanks. That's good to know.