B&W Contrast filters?

[amellice]

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]

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

 

[coigach]

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]

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]

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]

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

 

[David Lyga]

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

 

[cliveh]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

 

[Hatchetman]

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

+1

 

[RalphLambrecht]

+1

 

[Sirius Glass]

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

 

[Sirius Glass]

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

+1000

 

[Sirius Glass]

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