Dustin Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 A bit torn between which ND Filter to get for my Tamron 17-50 so I can get that shallow DOF outside shooting. I am looking at the Ritz Gear Fader as well as the Genus Eclipse. Any thoughts? Both seem to be well reviewed on this forum. My fader size is apparently 72mm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dearborn Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 I haven't heard of those brands. For variable nd I've heard heliopan being the best with hard stops, tiffen and slr magic after that, and then hoya pro (not just hoya). I went with tiffen for my Panasonic 12-35 f2.8 but that's mainly cause I'm unsure if I'm going to return the lens or not for a sigma f1.8 zoom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinegain Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Bunch of topics on the forum handling the subject already that have some interesting information, thoughts and opinions. Delve into some history (like this very recent topic: http://www.eoshd.com/comments/topic/8981-nd-filter-buying-advice/ , a bit of an older one: http://www.eoshd.com/comments/topic/7522-all-i-want-for-christmas-is-you-heliopan/ , or:)Maybe you'll find this useful:Caleb on Variable ND's: 'mweh' (paraphrasing): http://dslrvideoshooter.com/filters-video-part-filter-types-uses/Heard good things about the Genus though. I started out with a Fotga Variable ND (as seen on http://cheesycam.com/fotga-slim-variable-nd-fader-filter/ & http://cheesycam.com/fotga-variable-nd-fader-filter-sample/ ). Then I bought some quality fixed NDs (as seen on https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/breakthrough/x-series-traction-filters/description X3 uses Schott glass). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRenaissanceMan Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 I've also heard nice things about the Genus, as well as Lightcraft, Heliopan, and SLR Magic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustin Posted September 1, 2015 Author Share Posted September 1, 2015 Thanks all! Yes I had seen the Dave video but hadn't had time to watch it so I was just curious of any quick opinions lol. I will watch it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinegain Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 You guys seen this?I've been thinking about an electrochromic ND solution like this for a while now... glad to see it's actually taking shapes already! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Members Mattias Burling Posted September 17, 2015 Super Members Share Posted September 17, 2015 Ive used Genus for a few years now, on that very lens as well. Im all happy and have no bad things to say really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flynn Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 Ive used Genus for a few years now, on that very lens as well. Im all happy and have no bad things...Off topic but I think I just voted for your dog to get some free dog food. All I have to do is click "rosta", no registering or nothing? Here's the link if anyone else wants to help Mattias and his adorable dog out.http://hundensdag.royalcanin.se/fototavling/?pid=15805 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Members Mattias Burling Posted September 17, 2015 Super Members Share Posted September 17, 2015 Off topic but I think I just voted for your dog to get some free dog food. All I have to do is click "rosta", no registering or nothing? Here's the link if anyone else wants to help Mattias and his adorable dog out.http://hundensdag.royalcanin.se/fototavling/?pid=15805Thank you so much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flynn Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 Thank you so much!No problem. It's the least I can do given all your videos that I've enjoyed. Good luck! Mattias Burling 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinegain Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 On 17-9-2015 at 2:29 AM, Cinegain said: You guys seen this? I've been thinking about an electrochromic ND solution like this for a while now... glad to see it's actually taking shapes already! I know this is kind of an old topic, but this one seems to have taken some actual form and looks like it could be yours in just a few months! Would you get something like this? If so, what would it need to be priced at to make it attractive enough? Does seem to allow for Aputure DEC-like focus pulls as well. Dunno. Interesting thingie this. Would be great if they could get it to work like the FS5's integrated electronic variable ND. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Members Mattias Burling Posted February 27, 2016 Super Members Share Posted February 27, 2016 Would love one. But dont know how much I would pay. The ND throttle does such a great job at an affordable cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinegain Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 On 17-9-2015 at 2:29 AM, Cinegain said: You guys seen this? I've been thinking about an electrochromic ND solution like this for a while now... glad to see it's actually taking shapes already! Another IBC, another electrochromic ND solution! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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