eBucks : variable neutral density filter

[Dolby]

Anyone know where I can get one using eBucks?

 

[Hamster]

Makro? I really don't know what this filter thingy is but....Makro?

 

[bwana]

Makro? I really don't know what this filter thingy is but....Makro?

Doubt Makro has something like that. Their gear leans towards the more mundane.

I'm sure that other place has them though.

 

[Dolby]

bwana - do you think polarizing filters are any good ?

EDIT : AS in worth the money. Some places say - for example - UV filters are simply for protection and other than that, pointless to use. Wondering if the polarizing is the same

 

[swift412]

UV filters were useful in the film days, these days, digital cameras don't need UV filters.

Polarizing filters block light from reflections before they even reach the sensor, no amount of photoshopping or software fanciwork can replicate that. They can help get rid of reflections on ocean waves, water, windows and glare from the sun on trees. They also give you those over-saturated post-card type blue skies. So if you want that effect, you can't subsitute anything else for them.

Personally, I have one but I hardly ever use it anymore. That said, it's nice to have it on those rare occassions where you do need it.

Edit: Takealot and Kalahari seem to sell them (variable neutral density filters) but they're horribly overpriced IMHO

 

[Dolby]

Is it possible to use two filters at once?

 

[Swa]

Is it possible to use two filters at once?

Yes. If the first filter has an outer thread you can screw on another filter of the same size.

 

[pixel_ninja]

Is it possible to use two filters at once?

This is how 3D photos are taken. 2x polarized lenses.

 

[Swa]

This is how 3D photos are taken. 2x polarized lenses.

No that uses a dual camera or sometimes a mirror system that splits the image into two viewing fields. Using two polarizing filters at once will just block all light.