Don Kotlos Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 1 hour ago, Ki Rin said: or getting a bigger filter and using one step up ring? This Ki Rin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emanuel Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 https://fenchel-janisch.com/nd-filter-follow-focus-lens-adapter-review-of-the-dec-vari-nd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 I have the Tiffen VND. Can't really tell much about it because its my only VND and I have no experience with other brands. I do get a lot of flaring using it with the a6500. When facing bright light the light gets bounced from the sensor into the ND and then again to the sensor creating some weird flaring. Don't know if this happens with other filters as well though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zetty Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 On 3/28/2017 at 11:48 PM, dbp said: Yep, same. Got the SLR-Magic MkII after rave reviews on bmcuser. Only downside is that 6 stops often isn't enough to shoot wide open on a sunny day, but there's really little to no hit on image quality, and the ergonomics are great. On 3/28/2017 at 10:56 PM, Parker said: I like the SLR Magic much better (I have the original version, before they added the additional twisting polarizer thing on the front). But I just combined it with Xume magnetic filter holders so I can stick it on any lens I own in half a second, works fantastically. I am planning to get SLR Magic VND but I am a bit worried about two rings on such a thin body, doesn't polarization get turned accidentally when you just want to adjust the ND? I have been using Hoya NDs for years and managed just fine, even though sometimes have had to compensate with a bit of aperture or shutter speed adjustment. However, with a longer run and gun project coming up with potentially frequent moving between indoor and outdoor locations, thought I should get a VND as an option. Would the IR pollution be an issue for GH5? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoolColJ Posted April 8, 2018 Share Posted April 8, 2018 mercer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thephoenix Posted December 15, 2018 Share Posted December 15, 2018 have to buy a new nd as i need a 82mm. the more i see tests the more i doubt of the quality of each of them, color shifting is the main issue. anyone has tested the simmod ? found only one video on youtube and it looks like a commercial... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Matěj Posted December 15, 2018 Share Posted December 15, 2018 I have the simmod 82mm and didnt notice any color shift. the leather pouch is nice. The turning mechanism helps to position the filter so you have the small stick in the right spot and I guess it could be used to control the polarisation effect. give it a try but be carefull if you position the filter to max settings it shows x pattern while on position 10 it is fine - does anyone knows if slr magic I or II works the same way? thanks thephoenix 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kisaha Posted December 16, 2018 Share Posted December 16, 2018 What about this one? https://breakthrough.photography/products/x4-neutral-density?variant=30850759633 If it was available in Europe, I would defi itely buy it, now, there is a chance the custom fees to be as much as the filter. The new Benro is supposedly very good also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotchtape Posted December 16, 2018 Share Posted December 16, 2018 I'm trying the SLR magic now, looks pretty good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thephoenix Posted December 16, 2018 Share Posted December 16, 2018 The slr doesn't seem to offer a range as wide as the others That Is a problem with the new cameras and high native iso 7 hours ago, Kisaha said: What about this one? https://breakthrough.photography/products/x4-neutral-density?variant=30850759633 If it was available in Europe, I would defi itely buy it, now, there is a chance the custom fees to be as much as the filter. The new Benro is supposedly very good also. I'll buy it and if not happy with it i'll sell It to you when i come back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweak Posted December 16, 2018 Share Posted December 16, 2018 I have the SLR magic II. Range isn't enough to shoot in sun with wide open lens and it has colour shift like most others. Reviews made me think it would be far better, but it's same same as most I've tried. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirozina Posted December 16, 2018 Share Posted December 16, 2018 IME you have to spend big to get a VND without most of the common issues; softness with long lenses, flare and color shifting https://www.schneideroptics.com/Ecommerce/CatalogSubCategoryDisplay.aspx?CID=1882 If you spend money on good lenses, cameras etc why risk it by sticking 2 layers of cheap uncoated glass infront of it? If these prices are out of your budget then I'd stick with a set of single strength ND filters (with multi coating) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webrunner5 Posted December 16, 2018 Share Posted December 16, 2018 Yeah but they only go to 5 stops. Even the cheap ones do fairly good to 4 or 5 stops on average. It is when you push them to the max they get the X thingy. But yeah I am sure the Schneider-Kreuznach ones are top notch stuff that Ought to work well, and if you have the money they are the way to go if you can get by with that little of ND's. I really don't think Any of the variable ones seem to work when you get up to 6 stops or more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirozina Posted December 16, 2018 Share Posted December 16, 2018 1 hour ago, webrunner5 said: really don't think Any of the variable ones seem to work when you get up to 6 stops or more. That's why they have stop limits. If you are brave you can split the filter and remove the stops and get a bit more density range as long as you watch out for the X. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
androidlad Posted December 16, 2018 Share Posted December 16, 2018 Currently this is the best: https://aurora-aperture.com/2018/06/12/powerxnd-mark-ii-1-to-11-stop-seamless-coverage/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thephoenix Posted December 16, 2018 Share Posted December 16, 2018 1 hour ago, androidlad said: Currently this is the best: https://aurora-aperture.com/2018/06/12/powerxnd-mark-ii-1-to-11-stop-seamless-coverage/ based on ? they all claim to be the best. i am more thinking getting single strengh filters, as yo ucan pile them it is maybe a better choice. the question is what strengh to take... thinking 4-6 and 10 stops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webrunner5 Posted December 16, 2018 Share Posted December 16, 2018 Yeah 11 stops. I don't think so. That would have to be some kind of miracle if that can happen. I think the only safe way to do it is by using unfortunately, expensive single square filters stacked, and even then I don't think you should go over 9 stops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thephoenix Posted December 16, 2018 Share Posted December 16, 2018 9 stops should be ok, the thing i really want to avoir is color shift and softness maybe single 3, 6 and 10stops would be ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webrunner5 Posted December 16, 2018 Share Posted December 16, 2018 I would imagine there is a variation even in the good ones, who the hell they are LoL, that make it hard to get a good one or end up with a dud. But for the average stuff done on here I doubt it is too noticeable. I have had several variable ones and the cheapest one I have seems the best, go figure. I think unless you pay a 1000 bucks for one, no guarantee there either I bet, it is hit or miss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexTrinder96 Posted December 16, 2018 Share Posted December 16, 2018 There's two separate nd filters btw. One is 1-7 stops, the other is 5-11! I have seen quite a few reviews (all positive) but the vast majority have obviously been sent for review. thephoenix 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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