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Jan 27, 2010 17:38 |  #1

I have a Canon 10-22 and 70-200 2.8 both utilize a 77mm filter. So instead of buying two identical filters, am I better off purchasing two different ones to maximize their use (flip to lens as needed)?

I'm mostly shooting landscape and motorcycle/car racing.

Prefer B+W

Leaning toward 1:
B+W 77mm Haze 010 MRC UV

What should I do on the second? ND?

Or is there something is should do entirely different?

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Jan 27, 2010 19:43 |  #2

B+W 77mm Haze 010 MRC UV

Your sensor already has a UV filter.

What should I do on the second? ND?

Probably. I'm moving this to landscape "Talk".


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Jan 28, 2010 00:33 |  #3

ND is one way to go, but since you shoot landscapes I'd personally lean toward a CPL first.


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Jan 28, 2010 07:48 |  #4

For landscape, I would recommend a CPL and GND 4-stop soft (for starters).

For motorcycle/car racing, you don't really need any filter as anything you put between your subject and sensor is just going to lengthen your exposure, and you're going to want fairly fast exposures when shooting moving objects. For stationary vehicles, the GND is handy for cutting reflections/glare.

Hope this helps.

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Jan 28, 2010 08:44 |  #5

Thanks, I ordered a B+W UV filter, and plan on using that at the track for nothing more than lens protection.

I'll start shopping for a pair of CPL and GND filters next :)




  
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Jan 28, 2010 09:52 |  #6

If you're going to get GND filters, I strongly recommend getting a rectangular filter system and holder. If you get the screw-in type you will not be able to make adjustments for the horizon.. the "split" will always be in the exact middle of your image. I suggest Lee, but Hi-tech has a good offering as well. Some use the Cokin system, but I've never been a big fan of that one.


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Jan 28, 2010 15:37 |  #7

jcothron wrote in post #9489628 (external link)
If you're going to get GND filters, I strongly recommend getting a rectangular filter system and holder. If you get the screw-in type you will not be able to make adjustments for the horizon.. the "split" will always be in the exact middle of your image. I suggest Lee, but Hi-tech has a good offering as well. Some use the Cokin system, but I've never been a big fan of that one.

I use the Hi-tech and have had no complaints. Waiting to upgrade though to Singh-Ray at some point in the future though just due to the improved quality. Too bad it'll cost an arm and a leg....

I recommend, as well, the rectangular filter system and holder for the exact same reason.

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Feb 04, 2010 14:53 |  #8

I'd definitely get the CPL first. That's one of the few filters where there's no workaround in PP. GNDs are definitely a great idea, but you can actually achieve the same effect using multiple exposures blended in Photoshop. You'll be spending significantly more time in front of the computer, though.




  
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