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Welding Glass Filter!

  • 08-09-2009 9:09pm
    #1
    .Longshanks.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,718 ✭✭✭


    I think it was Ricky91t who posted a link before to a UK forum where they had been messing around with some welding glass as a 10 stop filter. Well I ordered one and it arrived today. This was my first shot - unfortunately it was getting too late to go scouting for a more interesting subject....
    Its still got a bit of a green tint to it, but im pretty sure more tweaks to the file could sort this out.

    I'm gonna have some fun with this one!

    3900777497_fa00c89c4d_o.jpg


Comments

  • #2
    trican
    Registered Users Posts: 261 ✭✭trican


    wooo seriously cool, what length of exposure is that? How did you mount it on your lens?


  • #3
    Tactical
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,542 ✭✭✭Tactical


    Fantastic, love it. Can't wait to see more.

    Welding mask glass can often be bought in hardware stores that sell welding rods etc as it is a consumable and isn't all that expensive.

    Did the green cause you much bother?

    How long was the exposure?


  • #4
    .Longshanks.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,718 ✭✭✭.Longshanks.


    trican wrote: »
    wooo seriously cool, what length of exposure is that? How did you mount it on your lens?

    DIY mounted job! A about a 90 second exposure on f/13
    photoqa.jpg


  • #5
    .Longshanks.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,718 ✭✭✭.Longshanks.


    Tactical wrote: »
    Fantastic, love it. Can't wait to see more.

    Welding mask glass can often be bought in hardware stores that sell welding rods etc as it is a consumable and isn't all that expensive.

    Did the green cause you much bother?

    How long was the exposure?

    The glass cost me €2 via ebay. Fantastic value :D:D:D
    The original was totally green, but i was able to correct this from the RAW editor


  • #6
    Tactical
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,542 ✭✭✭Tactical


    Yup, €2 was pretty good value indeed.

    So shooting in RAW is the way to go.

    I'm thinking some seriously long exposures in a costal setting. Hmm, must consider a few possible locations. I've seen some long exposure shots in a magazine in a coastal setting and there was something about them that was attracting. I think the exposures were very long indeed.

    Anyhow, liked the shot and thanks for the info.


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  • #7
    Eirebear
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,014 ✭✭✭Eirebear


    That looks pretty cool, its nice to know that DIY and experimentation is still a major part of photography for people nowadays.


  • #8
    daycent
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 842 ✭✭✭daycent


    I wish I'd known about this before spending 100 euro on a 10 stop filter :mad:


  • #9
    kjt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,057 ✭✭✭kjt


    I can't wait to get out shooting with these. I ordered mine weeks ago and got mine today too :-)

    Awesome sky in your shot man!


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