I'd like a Pro Mist type filter but not at Tiffen prices...

[Paul Manuell]

Does anyone know of any other companies making them at a more affordable price?
Thank you

 

[BrianShaw]

https://www.photrio.com/forum/threa...-type-filter-but-not-at-tiffen-prices.180154/

 

[RalphLambrecht]

Does anyone know of any other companies making them at a more affordable price?
Thank you

Try a clear UV filter with some Vaseline on it.

 

[MartinCrabtree]

A quick search located a Tiffen Pro Mist 52BPM2 for $36 USD. Not a bad price for something that has an indefinite life with proper care.

 

[jeffreyg]

I don't know what camera/lens or subject is of interest to you. You can make a variable diffusion filter very easily. If you do your own printing, I would focus sharp and diffuse when printing. A number of years ago I had the occasion to diffuse some prints. I got two quarter inch thick 7inx7in pieces of glass, taped the edges with thick tape and put a few drops of baby oil between them. Focus your negative and move the pieces of glass over each other until you see the desired result. I made very slight diffusion which made for an award winning image and recently photographed that print and had it enlarged to almost 6ft as a central image for an exhibition.

http://www.jeffreyglasser.com/

http://www.sculptureandphotography.com/

 

[Kino]

Black Pro Mist Filters are based on black particle diffusion, NOT clear or white particle dispersion, so homemade types should be based on tiny black particles.

The difference is less fog effect and more subtle diffusion.

https://tiffen.com/products/black-pro-mist-filter

 

[Paul Manuell]

Try a clear UV filter with some Vaseline on it.

Thanks for the tip but I'd prefer a purpose made one with constantly predictable results. Less faff too.

 

[Paul Manuell]

A quick search located a Tiffen Pro Mist 52BPM2 for $36 USD. Not a bad price for something that has an indefinite life with proper care.

Wow, that's a bargain! I need a 58 and a 67

 

[Paul Manuell]

I don't know what camera/lens or subject is of interest to you. You can make a variable diffusion filter very easily. If you do your own printing, I would focus sharp and diffuse when printing. A number of years ago I had the occasion to diffuse some prints. I got two quarter inch thick 7inx7in pieces of glass, taped the edges with thick tape and put a few drops of baby oil between them. Focus your negative and move the pieces of glass over each other until you see the desired result. I made very slight diffusion which made for an award winning image and recently photographed that print and had it enlarged to almost 6ft as a central image for an exhibition.

http://www.jeffreyglasser.com/

http://www.sculptureandphotography.com/

It would be mainly for portraits, though landscapes can take on an ethereal look, depending on filter strength. I don't do my own printing and haven't the patience or ability for DIY solutions I'm afraid.

 

[Pieter12]

Stretch a bit of black sheer stocking over the lens. A couple of layers if you want even more diffusion. Also, diffusion at the printing stage gives a different effect (blacks bleed or bloom) than using a pro-mist during exposure (whites bloom).

 

[Maris]

The cheapest mist filter is always available if you have a SLR. Turn the camera around and give the UV filter over the lens a big hot-breath huff so it mists over. Now point the camera at the subject and watch the view gradually clear. Shoot when the desired effect arrives.

 

[MartinCrabtree]

Wow, that's a bargain! I need a 58 and a 67

nevermind...............