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Lynton, I do try to get my horizons right but I must have one leg longer than the other I usually have to straighten them in PS or not notice at all (might have a wonky head too)
jerry12953 said:Is there a problem with the LCW one? Mine is excellent - not that I've used it much......
This, for example.......
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It's a bit of hassle to keep screwing the filter on and off when recomposing, .
how do u know how long the shutter was open do u time it? *** if u open the shutter on bulb u have to close it?
how do u know how long the shutter was open do u time it? *** if u open the shutter on bulb u have to close it?
Hi David, your 40D has a timer at the top right corner of the top LCD screen. As soon as you press the 'bulb' button, the timer starts to count up.
Cheers, Dougie
Stupid question but you have a timer on the canon - anyone know if there is one on the d300?
Oh and do you use the viewer block plastic to stop light getting in through the viewfinder?
Very nice pictures btw!
Very good point! Yes, the Canon's have a small - but very fiddly - bit of rubber which covers the eyepiece once you've removed the viewing hood. (it just slides off). I'm actually looking for a spare viewing hood to make into a blanking piece if anyone knows where to get one...?
Is this what you are after Dougie?
Viewfinder eyecup
I would love to give this a try, is there a cheap (but decent) 77mm 10 stop filter anyone can recommend?
Depends what you mean by 'cheap' Chris.....? In my very limited experience, the answer is no - but hopefully someone will correct me on that! I tried a Hitech 10-stop (about £50 as I recall?) but didn't like the cast it left. However, Hitech now do a pro version of this at about £75 I think, and it's supposed to be a lot better than the original. I ended up with the glass Lee Big Stopper at about £100 inc p&p because most people that were into this game swore by the results. These are all flat filters I'm talking about remember, so you need a slot in holder (about £45) and screw adaptor as well - for a 77mm lens you'd need a wide angle version (about £30). Are we past the 'cheap mark yet...? The 77mm screw in 10 stoppers are very good I believe (haven't tried them myself) by B&W and Heliopan. Only problem with the screw in type is that you have to keep removing them between shots if you change focus or position as you can't focus through the filter with it being so dark. That's the beauty with the Lee filter holder - you simply unclip it from the adaptor to make adjustments between shots. Alternatively, if you want a real cheap try at this - you could go for green welding glass at about £3.50 a shot! It leaves a pretty strong green cast but I've seen some pretty good shots after a decent photoshop session!