10 stop filter for £2 - really :D

Ajophotog · 22-07-2009, 18:16

Got myself a shade 10 welding mask glass filter for a £1 off fleabay and £1 p&p stuck in on the front of my 12-24 on the 350d with a couple of rubber bands and hey presto, works a treat. 30" exposure at f5.6 iso100. Yes I know the picture is crap as it is just a test until I can get out and take some decent shots. Welding glass size is 4.1/4 x3.1/4 same as the p cokins. You need to shoot raw as the wb needs changing (comes out slightly green

) but it really does look like a £130 saving

I will test further when I get a chance to get out

Image exposed for the sky 30" iso 100 f5.6:

The setup

danbroad · 22-07-2009, 18:25

Well, I think it's brilliant. Looking forward to some shots!

AndrewA123 · 22-07-2009, 18:27

good to know

I am a little worried that your top elastic band ( i mean Attachment device

) is about to snap

mrgas · 22-07-2009, 18:27

gotta be worth a try !

look forward to seeing your results

theMusicMan · 22-07-2009, 18:27

Yep, me too. I just got myself an ND8 and an ND4, so I'll be taking shots like this myself over the coming days. Might take a trip to Clevedon tomorrow evening after work depending on the weather...

dalex_257 · 22-07-2009, 18:32

Brilliant - I just went and got one myself - for 2-3 quid it is a steal...

Mangelwurzel · 22-07-2009, 18:33

Aha love this!
Red rubber bands eh? You must have a litterbug postie too

68lbs · 22-07-2009, 19:24

Nice work

Common sense really, I can't believe nobody thought of it sooner. To quote the WHE listing for the B+W 10 stop...

"Its principal field of application is the observation and documentation of industrial processes with extreme brightness, such as steel furnaces, incinerators and glowing filaments."

Will look forward to seeing more results.

68lbs · 22-07-2009, 19:25

Nice work

Common sense really, I can't believe nobody thought of it sooner. To quote the WHE listing for the B+W 10 stop...

"Its principal field of application is the observation and documentation of industrial processes with extreme brightness, such as steel furnaces, incinerators and glowing filaments."

Will look forward to seeing more results.

foodpoison · 22-07-2009, 19:30

What about sharpness?

I would like a link please!

foodpoison · 22-07-2009, 19:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68lbs

Nice work

Common sense really, I can't believe nobody thought of it sooner. To quote the WHE listing for the B+W 10 stop...

"Its principal field of application is the observation and documentation of industrial processes with extreme brightness, such as steel furnaces, incinerators and glowing filaments."

Will look forward to seeing more results.

Typical case of 'if we say that it's relevant to photography we can bump the price by 1000%!'

mrgas · 22-07-2009, 19:37

link required ! please

animal168 · 22-07-2009, 19:40

just had a search on ebay.... loads for £1.30 + £1 postage...bargain

well done that man.....

leaky5 · 22-07-2009, 19:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by animal168

just had a search on ebay.... loads for £1.30 + £1 postage...bargain

well done that man.....

Me to, they must be wondering why everyone has taken up welding all of a sudden

Ajophotog · 22-07-2009, 19:44 **Thread Starter**

I feel a special thread coming soon for 10 stop welding mask glass shots

bsmotorsport · 22-07-2009, 19:48

love it

needs trying out I reckon, off to eBay it is, lets be honest, its worth butchering a cokin p holder to get it in permanently for the saving on a 77mm 10 stop

sowen6 · 22-07-2009, 19:49

Like your thinking!!! Would never have thought it would have worked on a 30 second shot though. Would have thought it would need longer but as the picture shows................. :-)

nigpd · 22-07-2009, 19:50

great find. Just ordered 2

wontolla · 22-07-2009, 19:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mangelwurzel

Aha love this!
Red rubber bands eh? You must have a litterbug postie too

RM lacky bands are now bio-degradable, so they only last a week or two then fall apart. Backstuds!!
I used to use loads of them but now my fingers are sore!!
Watch your new expensive filter mate!

68lbs · 22-07-2009, 19:52

Just down the road from me too...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Glass-filter-w...3%3A1|294%3A50

mrgas · 22-07-2009, 19:53

just ordered one !

£1.10 "best offer"

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...lenotsupported

Ajophotog · 22-07-2009, 19:54 **Thread Starter**

Damn starting to think I should have bought all the lenses up and made a few quid

Not that I'm really like that as anyone who knows me will verify

Can't wait to see what you guys come up with. It would be good to keep shots in a single thread of title them with welding lens: so we don't miss any

mrgas · 22-07-2009, 19:54

he's gonna seriously wonder who all these "welders" are !

we need a "results thread" for this

danbroad · 22-07-2009, 19:55

It's not quite as cheap as you'd think. Especially now I've bought a MiG welder and oxy torch set to go with it....

Ajophotog · 22-07-2009, 19:56 **Thread Starter**

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrgas

just ordered one !

£1.10 "best offer"

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...lenotsupported

I best offered him a £1 and he took it

I wonder how long before he sells out

mrgas · 22-07-2009, 19:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by danbroad

It's not quite as cheap as you'd think. Especially now I've bought a MiG welder and oxy torch set to go with it....

foodpoison · 22-07-2009, 19:57

Just ordered one, too. Hilarity ensues!

"Christ almighty all me bleedin' weldin' mask glass 'as gone!"

Ajophotog · 22-07-2009, 19:58 **Thread Starter**

Guys the edges are sharp so careful how you handle them

foodpoison · 22-07-2009, 19:58

So Alby, and comments on how it degrades sharpness?

mrgas · 22-07-2009, 19:58

nobody ever sells this many welding masks at 9pm on a weds night

brilliant stuff !

22-07-2009, 18:16	#1
Ajophotog He's macroscopic ! Real name : Alby Location: Portsmouth UK Posts: 10,876 Camera: CANON iTrader: (3)	10 stop filter for £2 - really :D Got myself a shade 10 welding mask glass filter for a £1 off fleabay and £1 p&p stuck in on the front of my 12-24 on the 350d with a couple of rubber bands and hey presto, works a treat. 30" exposure at f5.6 iso100. Yes I know the picture is crap as it is just a test until I can get out and take some decent shots. Welding glass size is 4.1/4 x3.1/4 same as the p cokins. You need to shoot raw as the wb needs changing (comes out slightly green ) but it really does look like a £130 saving I will test further when I get a chance to get out Image exposed for the sky 30" iso 100 f5.6: The setup __________________ Alby....... Forton Studio My Flickr Gallery Last edited by Ajophotog; 22-07-2009 at 18:24.

22-07-2009, 18:27	#3
AndrewA123 Forum Regular Real name : Andrew Location: Northamptonshire Posts: 555 Camera: Canon EOS 400D iTrader: (2)	good to know I am a little worried that your top elastic band ( i mean Attachment device ) is about to snap __________________ The Camera Never Lies - But Photoshop Allows You to

22-07-2009, 18:27	#5
theMusicMan Rosemary of Skomer Real name : John Posts: 3,595 iTrader: (1)	Yep, me too. I just got myself an ND8 and an ND4, so I'll be taking shots like this myself over the coming days. Might take a trip to Clevedon tomorrow evening after work depending on the weather... __________________ John My Twitter

22-07-2009, 19:24	#8
68lbs Loves the place Real name : April 2008 Location: Lee Shephard Posts: 5,120 Camera: North Yorkshire iTrader: (2)	Nice work Common sense really, I can't believe nobody thought of it sooner. To quote the WHE listing for the B+W 10 stop... "Its principal field of application is the observation and documentation of industrial processes with extreme brightness, such as steel furnaces, incinerators and glowing filaments." Will look forward to seeing more results. __________________ My Photo 52 \| My Flickr \| My Blogger \| My Website

22-07-2009, 19:40	#13
animal168 Feet under the table Real name : Dave Location: Blackpool Posts: 1,842 Camera: Canon EOS 50D iTrader: (4)	just had a search on ebay.... loads for £1.30 + £1 postage...bargain well done that man..... __________________ Dave My Flickr

22-07-2009, 18:25	#2
danbroad Forum Regular Real name : Dan Location: The Lie-in King Posts: 706 Camera: iPhone iTrader: (15)	Well, I think it's brilliant. Looking forward to some shots!

22-07-2009, 18:27	#4
mrgas Feet under the table Location: Nottinghamshire Posts: 1,952 Camera: Nikon D90 iTrader: (8)	gotta be worth a try ! look forward to seeing your results

22-07-2009, 18:32	#6
dalex_257 Forum Regular Real name : Alexey D. Location: Hampshire Posts: 905 Camera: Nikon D200 iTrader: (8)	Brilliant - I just went and got one myself - for 2-3 quid it is a steal...

22-07-2009, 18:33	#7
Mangelwurzel first class Posts: 501 Camera: Nikon D90 iTrader: (3)	Aha love this! Red rubber bands eh? You must have a litterbug postie too

22-07-2009, 19:25	#9
68lbs Loves the place Real name : April 2008 Location: Lee Shephard Posts: 5,120 Camera: North Yorkshire iTrader: (2)	Nice work Common sense really, I can't believe nobody thought of it sooner. To quote the WHE listing for the B+W 10 stop... "Its principal field of application is the observation and documentation of industrial processes with extreme brightness, such as steel furnaces, incinerators and glowing filaments." Will look forward to seeing more results.

22-07-2009, 19:30	#10
foodpoison Already been played with Real name : Sean Location: Southampton Posts: 5,598 Camera: Canon: 40D, 1000fn, Canonette, AE-1 iTrader: (9)	What about sharpness? I would like a link please!

22-07-2009, 19:37	#12
mrgas Feet under the table Location: Nottinghamshire Posts: 1,952 Camera: Nikon D90 iTrader: (8)	link required ! please

22-07-2009, 19:44 Thread Starter	#15
Ajophotog He's macroscopic ! Real name : Alby Location: Portsmouth UK Posts: 10,876 Camera: CANON iTrader: (3)	I feel a special thread coming soon for 10 stop welding mask glass shots

22-07-2009, 19:48	#16
bsmotorsport Forum Regular Real name : Stephen Location: Pontefract Posts: 883 Camera: D200 iTrader: (2)	love it needs trying out I reckon, off to eBay it is, lets be honest, its worth butchering a cokin p holder to get it in permanently for the saving on a 77mm 10 stop Last edited by bsmotorsport; 22-07-2009 at 19:49.

22-07-2009, 19:49	#17
sowen6 Quite Chatty Real name : Simon Location: Redditch Posts: 80 iTrader: (0)	Like your thinking!!! Would never have thought it would have worked on a 30 second shot though. Would have thought it would need longer but as the picture shows................. :-) __________________ Nikon D40X 50- f1.8 AF-D (night time only) 18-55 AF-S 55-200AF-S VR (Total DSLR Beginer) It's only funny until someone gets hurt! Then it's hilarious!

22-07-2009, 19:50	#18
nigpd Feet under the table Real name : Nigel Location: Milton Keynes Posts: 1,710 Camera: Canon 7D iTrader: (6)	great find. Just ordered 2

22-07-2009, 19:52	#20
68lbs Loves the place Real name : April 2008 Location: Lee Shephard Posts: 5,120 Camera: North Yorkshire iTrader: (2)	Just down the road from me too... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Glass-filter-w...3%3A1\|294%3A50

22-07-2009, 19:53	#21
mrgas Feet under the table Location: Nottinghamshire Posts: 1,952 Camera: Nikon D90 iTrader: (8)	just ordered one ! £1.10 "best offer" http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...lenotsupported __________________ flickr

22-07-2009, 19:54 Thread Starter	#22
Ajophotog He's macroscopic ! Real name : Alby Location: Portsmouth UK Posts: 10,876 Camera: CANON iTrader: (3)	Damn starting to think I should have bought all the lenses up and made a few quid Not that I'm really like that as anyone who knows me will verify Can't wait to see what you guys come up with. It would be good to keep shots in a single thread of title them with welding lens: so we don't miss any

22-07-2009, 19:54	#23
mrgas Feet under the table Location: Nottinghamshire Posts: 1,952 Camera: Nikon D90 iTrader: (8)	he's gonna seriously wonder who all these "welders" are ! we need a "results thread" for this

22-07-2009, 19:55	#24
danbroad Forum Regular Real name : Dan Location: The Lie-in King Posts: 706 Camera: iPhone iTrader: (15)	It's not quite as cheap as you'd think. Especially now I've bought a MiG welder and oxy torch set to go with it.... __________________ www.flickr.com/photos/danbroad

22-07-2009, 19:57	#27
foodpoison Already been played with Real name : Sean Location: Southampton Posts: 5,598 Camera: Canon: 40D, 1000fn, Canonette, AE-1 iTrader: (9)	Just ordered one, too. Hilarity ensues! "Christ almighty all me bleedin' weldin' mask glass 'as gone!"

22-07-2009, 19:58 Thread Starter	#28
Ajophotog He's macroscopic ! Real name : Alby Location: Portsmouth UK Posts: 10,876 Camera: CANON iTrader: (3)	Guys the edges are sharp so careful how you handle them

22-07-2009, 19:58	#29
foodpoison Already been played with Real name : Sean Location: Southampton Posts: 5,598 Camera: Canon: 40D, 1000fn, Canonette, AE-1 iTrader: (9)	So Alby, and comments on how it degrades sharpness?