Reported Post by Geaux

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Could you please move my thread to the Photography Equipment sub forum? I have a feeling it'll be better useful there. I didn't want to recreate the thread there so this was the only way to get it moved. Thank you.

Post: ND Filter in Strobist World Comparison Test
Forum: Lighting and Hardware
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Posted by: Geaux
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I picked up a cheapie variable ND filter on ebay ($16) and imo, it's one of the best cheapies out there. Brand name FOTGA. I bought the filter so I could shoot 1.4 or 1.8 in broad daylight with no issues and also to use as a strobist to keep shallow dof. I did a little test with ND Filter on/off with same settings. As you can see in the middle image, it is impossible to get a decent exposure at 1.4 even with my SB600 on it's lowest setting. All images are SOOC, no retouching, white balance, etc changed. You'll also notice, no strange color tint associated with the ND Filter like seen in other ebay cheapies. I'm psyched about this purchase.


ND Test - Strobist by NOLA_2T, on Flickr


Not sure if any of you all care or how busy this forum is, but wanted to share my small test.