Help - problem with filters!!

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Firstly excuse me if this is a stupid issue i'm raising. I'm completely new to this game and right at the bottom of a steep learning curve. I took some photos this morning using filters for the first time - I used a polariser and nd filter at the same time.

Aside from the fact that the photo below is not very good, what are the dark edges at the corners and how do i avoid this?

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Also, when I shake my nd filter I can hear / feel the glass move - is this normal?

Thanks for any help,
Jonny
 
Just Dave said:
Welcome to TP :thumbs:

its the filters rims due to stacking them
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Thanks Dave, I have a feeling I will be asking a lot of questions in this section!

Is this problem avoidable? Or should i just not be using the nd and polarizer?
 
Jonny_C said:
Is this problem avoidable? Or should i just not be using the nd and polarizer?
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What lens were you using?

If you were using a zoom lens rather than a prime, you could avoid this (vignette) by zoomimg out very slightly....
 
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PaulMW said:
What lens were you using?

If you were using a zoom lens rather than a prime, you could avoid this (vignette) by zoomimg out very slightly....
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Thansk for the response Paul. Its an 18-105 kit lens, i think it was at 18mm when i took the photo. This is a bit frustrating that i won't be able to use both filters with when the lens is at its widest angle.
 
Do you need a CPL with an ND? Sorry to butt in but curious myself, thanks.
 
It's a valid use case, but you will need to zoom in a touch, it's a fairly easy thing to test at home using a white wall to find out what the minimum focal length without any vignetting is, then you just need to remember that when you're out in the field.
 
Jonny_C said:
Hi Tina, polariser first (Kenko circuler PL) then the Hama ND2-400. It's the only order you can stack it.
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Ahh, a circular ND, my comment in that case would be just silly as it relates to square.

Craikeybaby said:
It's a valid use case, but you will need to zoom in a touch, it's a fairly easy thing to test at home using a white wall to find out what the minimum focal length without any vignetting is, then you just need to remember that when you're out in the field.
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:agree:
 
You could always clone or crop out the corners in Photoshop or whatever.
 
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