B&W Contrast filters?

amellice · Jan 29, 2015

I've Canon EOS 1v and Lee filter system, I want to get some B&W contrast filters. Getting the Lee Resin filters will cost a fortune since one filter costs around $108, I'd like to still use the Lee 100 system holder with the filters that I'd buy, what's your suggestion?

wildbill · Jan 29, 2015

get hitech resin filters or Lee's gel filters. Or go really cheap and get cheap chinese knockoffs that you'll regret later.

coigach · Jan 29, 2015

I've used Hitech + Lee resin filters. The Hitech ones are thinner but I reckon they're les prone to scratching. Bit cheaper too, and can be used in the Lee holder.

amellice · Jan 29, 2015

wildbill said:
get hitech resin filters or Lee's gel filters. Or go really cheap and get cheap chinese knockoffs that you'll regret later.

You mean these http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produ...ET_4x4_B_W_Polyester_Filter.html/prm/alsVwDtl or these http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/162548-REG/LEE_Filters_GSBW_4x4_Black_White.html

wildbill · Jan 29, 2015

amellice said:
You mean these http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produ...ET_4x4_B_W_Polyester_Filter.html/prm/alsVwDtl or these http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/162548-REG/LEE_Filters_GSBW_4x4_Black_White.html

yup. While I've only used them in the snap holder, they appear about the same thickness as the resin filters. If I had one handy, I'd try it for you.

cliveh · Jan 29, 2015

Why don't you just control contrast through film exposure, development and printing?

David Lyga · Jan 29, 2015

Because, cliveh, filtration just might adjust color tones in a way that is amenable to the desired effect. - David Lyga

cliveh · Jan 29, 2015

David Lyga said:
Because, cliveh, filtration just might adjust color tones in a way that is amenable to the desired effect. - David Lyga

But without knowing the subject it is not necessarily the case.

250swb · Jan 29, 2015

cliveh said:
But without knowing the subject it is not necessarily the case.

That is why 'filters' is plural, they are presumably to cover a range of situations?

Steve

wildbill · Jan 29, 2015

cliveh said:
Why don't you just control contrast through film exposure, development and printing?

wow.
I don't think the op started the thread debating whether or not filters are useful with b+w photography.

RalphLambrecht · Jan 29, 2015

cliveh said:
Why don't you just control contrast through film exposure, development and printing?

I think, you are missing the point here.He is not looking for overall contrast control;more like getting blue skies darker, I think.

cliveh · Jan 29, 2015

wildbill said:
wow.
I don't think the op started the thread debating whether or not filters are useful with b+w photography.

The OP clearly states black & white contrast.

ic-racer · Jan 29, 2015

They are called "B&W Black and White Contrast Filters" on the Schneider site but most would know them as "Orange," "Yellow," "Red," etc.

coigach · Jan 29, 2015

cliveh said:
The OP clearly states black & white contrast.

I use filters to get the effect I want with reverse-processed b+w transparencies - both contrast filters and often ND Grads.

L Gebhardt · Jan 29, 2015

cliveh said:
Why don't you just control contrast through film exposure, development and printing?

Filters for black and white film exposure can do things that you can't do in the darkroom, such as lighten all subjects of a particular color. Once it's on the film it's not possible to make the exact adjustments.

RalphLambrecht · Jan 30, 2015

L Gebhardt said:
Filters for black and white film exposure can do things that you can't do in the darkroom, such as lighten all subjects of a particular color. Once it's on the film it's not possible to make the exact adjustments.

Oh, I see.:confused:

amellice · Jan 30, 2015

RalphLambrecht said:
I think, you are missing the point here.He is not looking for overall contrast control;more like getting blue skies darker, I think.

I'm not looking for the super black from the dark red filter but separation in the clouds and sky

amellice · Jan 30, 2015

cliveh said:
The OP clearly states black & white contrast.

and yes I didn't start the thread for debating if it's needed or not, just want your suggestion on what to use with my current lee 100 filter system and not break the bank, that's why I stated that the Lee resin are out of reach since each one of them costs around $100

cliveh · Jan 30, 2015

amellice said:
and yes I didn't start the thread for debating if it's needed or not, just want your suggestion on what to use with my current lee 100 filter system and not break the bank, that's why I stated that the Lee resin are out of reach since each one of them costs around $100

Sorry, I misread your OP. Depending on the colour you want to enhance or surpress; why not look at coloured cellophane wraps you sometimes see used to wrap different products. In other words, to save money, look for the colour you want as opposed to an expensive narrow cut filter.

Sirius Glass · Jan 30, 2015

Used screw in filters are cheap and are available in good condition. Forget about the gel filters.

Hatchetman · Jan 30, 2015

Sirius Glass said:
Used screw in filters are cheap and are available in good condition. Forget about the gel filters.

+1

RalphLambrecht · Jan 30, 2015

Sirius Glass · Jan 30, 2015

I found that the Lee Filter System makes a lousy polarizing filter.

Sirius Glass · Jan 30, 2015

Sirius Glass said:
Used screw in filters are cheap and are available in good condition. Forget about the gel filters.

+1000

Sirius Glass · Jan 30, 2015

Sirius Glass said:
I found that the Lee Filter System makes a lousy polarizing filter.

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