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81A or 81B filter?
Hallo!
I intend to buy a filter 81A or 81B for my SLR. I want to remove a slight bluish tint when I take pictures in a shade or on a overcast day. Which one of the two is more useful for that purpose- what would you recommend? Would it eliminate also that bluish tint on the snow, if I take a picture in the shadow? I know that both of the filters are designed to do that, I would just like some advice from the experts - which one is preferred or more usable, or it doesn't really matter? Thank you. Simon |
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81A or 81B filter?
On Tue, 22 Jun 2004 16:07:00 +0100, "Simon" wrote:
Hallo! I intend to buy a filter 81A or 81B for my SLR. I want to remove a slight bluish tint when I take pictures in a shade or on a overcast day. Which one of the two is more useful for that purpose- what would you recommend? Would it eliminate also that bluish tint on the snow, if I take a picture in the shadow? I know that both of the filters are designed to do that, I would just like some advice from the experts - which one is preferred or more usable, or it doesn't really matter? Thank you. Simon I'm by no means an expert, but I'd go with the 81A. But these filters are relatively inexpensive...you could get both and see which you like best. Certain situations might scream for one over the other. |
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81A or 81B filter?
Simon wrote:
Hallo! I intend to buy a filter 81A or 81B for my SLR. I want to remove a slight bluish tint when I take pictures in a shade or on a overcast day. Which one of the two is more useful for that purpose- what would you recommend? Would it eliminate also that bluish tint on the snow, if I take a picture in the shadow? Why not a skylight filter? That should do the job better IMO. I know that both of the filters are designed to do that, I would just like some advice from the experts - which one is preferred or more usable, or it doesn't really matter? Thank you. Simon -- Joseph E. Meehan 26 + 6 = 1 It's Irish Math |
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81A or 81B filter?
Simon wrote:
I intend to buy a filter 81A or 81B for my SLR. I want to remove a slight bluish tint when I take pictures in a shade or on a overcast day. Which one of the two is more useful for that purpose- what would you recommend? Would it eliminate also that bluish tint on the snow, if I take a picture in the shadow? I know that both of the filters are designed to do that, I would just like some advice from the experts - which one is preferred or more usable, or it doesn't really matter? They are so close together that you will likely not notice the difference. eg: If the target film is "daylight" (5500K), then 81A would be "correct" for a 6000K source... 81B would be "correct" for a 6300K source... 81C would be "correct" for a 7000K source... (cloudy sky) (Hoya "Light Source Conversion Diagram", CAT 8810E) All pretty close together. The "C" would probably be too warm in many situations, the "A" or "B" would be sufficient. (FWIW, I have only an 81A for shooting subjects in open shade). Fuji's advice for Sensia and Provia film is for an 81A to be used in day cloudy/open shade conditions. Cheers, Alan. -- --e-meil: there's no such thing as a FreeLunch.-- |
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81A or 81B filter?
Simon,
Get a Nikon A2 filter instead - the world's best warming filter, in my opinion. Mike Davis http://www.AccessZ.com Simon wrote: : Hallo! : I intend to buy a filter 81A or 81B for my SLR. I want to remove a slight : bluish tint when I take pictures in a shade or on a overcast day. Which one : of the two is more useful for that purpose- what would you recommend? Would : it eliminate also that bluish tint on the snow, if I take a picture in the : shadow? : I know that both of the filters are designed to do that, I would just like : some advice from the experts - which one is preferred or more usable, or it : doesn't really matter? : Thank you. : Simon -- |
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81A or 81B filter?
"Simon" wrote in message ... Hallo! I intend to buy a filter 81A or 81B for my SLR. I want to remove a slight bluish tint when I take pictures in a shade or on a overcast day. Which one of the two is more useful for that purpose- what would you recommend? Would it eliminate also that bluish tint on the snow, if I take a picture in the shadow? I know that both of the filters are designed to do that, I would just like some advice from the experts - which one is preferred or more usable, or it doesn't really matter? Thank you. Simon The differences are subtle, but I'm happy w/ an 81a. An 81b might tend to make people look a little jaunticed. For snow, which is a different deal, I'd try a UV3, or look at skylite filters and pick one out that was most pink. Put them on a piece of white paper for comparison. Bob Hickey www.pbase.com/bobhickey/galleries |
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81A or 81B filter?
Alan Browne wrote:
Simon wrote: I intend to buy a filter 81A or 81B for my SLR. I want to remove a slight bluish tint when I take pictures in a shade or on a overcast day. Which one of the two is more useful for that purpose- what would you recommend? Would it eliminate also that bluish tint on the snow, if I take a picture in the shadow? I know that both of the filters are designed to do that, I would just like some advice from the experts - which one is preferred or more usable, or it doesn't really matter? They are so close together that you will likely not notice the difference. eg: If the target film is "daylight" (5500K), then 81A would be "correct" for a 6000K source... 81B would be "correct" for a 6300K source... 81C would be "correct" for a 7000K source... (cloudy sky) (Hoya "Light Source Conversion Diagram", CAT 8810E) All pretty close together. The "C" would probably be too warm in many situations, the "A" or "B" would be sufficient. (FWIW, I have only an 81A for shooting subjects in open shade). Fuji's advice for Sensia and Provia film is for an 81A to be used in day cloudy/open shade conditions. an alternative is to always keep 81a on when outdoors and shooting fuji and replace it with b or c in exterme conditions. Cheers, Alan. -- Sander +++ Out of cheese error +++ |
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81A or 81B filter?
"Joseph Meehan" wrote:
Simon wrote: I intend to buy a filter 81A or 81B for my SLR. I want to remove a slight bluish tint when I take pictures in a shade or on a overcast day. Which one of the two is more useful for that purpose- what would you recommend? Would it eliminate also that bluish tint on the snow, if I take a picture in the shadow? Why not a skylight filter? That should do the job better IMO. Galen Rowell used to keep skylight filters on his shorter lenses and 81A filters as the standard "lens protector" on all his lenses 200mm and up. For warming purposes I'd start with an 81A if it's going to be used on lenses shorter than 200mm and an 81B if it's going to be used on lenses of 200mm and up. -- Mark Roberts Photography and writing www.robertstech.com |
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