Technique for 10-Stop ND filters?
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I just received my [FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]B+W 110 (3.0) NDx1000 77mm Neutral Density Filter and took a few [/FONT][FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]daylight [/FONT][FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]test shots of the water feature in my backyard. So, aside from having to manually focus while the filter is not mounted, it appears that proper exposure is simply a matter of using Manual mode with a lot of trial and error, correct?
I had some luck by setting aperature at the desired stop (f4, f5.6, f8, etc), and then first setting time value to 30-seconds (or going into bulb mode with a shutter release cable to extend beyond 30 seconds). Following the shot, I checked the histogram and shortened or lengthened the time accordingly until I reached the proper mix. Seems like most of these ND shots are going to be well over 30 seconds.
Am I on the right track? Appreciate any further insight.
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I just received my [FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]B+W 110 (3.0) NDx1000 77mm Neutral Density Filter and took a few [/FONT][FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]daylight [/FONT][FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]test shots of the water feature in my backyard. So, aside from having to manually focus while the filter is not mounted, it appears that proper exposure is simply a matter of using Manual mode with a lot of trial and error, correct?
I had some luck by setting aperature at the desired stop (f4, f5.6, f8, etc), and then first setting time value to 30-seconds (or going into bulb mode with a shutter release cable to extend beyond 30 seconds). Following the shot, I checked the histogram and shortened or lengthened the time accordingly until I reached the proper mix. Seems like most of these ND shots are going to be well over 30 seconds.
Am I on the right track? Appreciate any further insight.
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Also pending on the time of day your camera may be able to meter with the filter attached. I have found that my D3 will meter correctly at very low levels BUT I do have to manually set the focus.
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John - When I let the 30D's TTL meter do it's thing with the filter attached, it consistently sets a ridiculously fast shutter speed (like less than a second) and the image is 100% completely black. I was very surprised by this behavior - and should have mentioned this in my original post. I have no other metering issues with this camera. My tests were taken a late afternoon daylight. (thought: since it's on a tripod and I'm not using the viewfinder, maybe extra light is coming in through the eyepiece and fooling the meter? The Canon manual says this is possible when not using the viewfinder)
Also, I've yet to try this filter with my new 50D, which arrived on Friday. Hope to do so soon.
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If the meter doesn't work, then it sounds like you go with Dave's suggestion. Meter without the filter and then apply the 10-stop difference. You could also use an external meter and apply the 10-stop difference.
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