:-) I met Tom about 5 years ago when we did a series about Landscape photography for DSLR User magazine. To begin with it was all professional and about an hour later we were messing about all the time giggling like school kids and being told off for not listening to the producer! He's a real nice guy and if you wanted to do a lanscape course with an expert Tom's the man!
Great vid, quick note, besides turning autofocus off, it is important to switch IS off (or VR for Nikon) whenever camera is mounted on tripod, otherwise the IS will cause blurry image for long exposures.
Hi Allan. You have to shoot manual with high density ND filters because not enough light gets in for the camera to meter. Also the 2 minute exposure is only available when using Bulb setting in the shutter speeds.
Because both Tom and I colour correct afterwards in Photoshop or Lightroom. If you set your camera's white balance to shade that will help but not eliminate it.
Mike I really love watching this video over and over again. The laughter, fun and energy is so comforting including your laughter over the cheese while waiting for 2mins to elapse. I am practicing this ND filter technique with Toms chart Thanks for sharing this video!!!!
Great video and thanks for all your tutorials! One important thing to keep in mind when doing long exposure photography is to ALWAYS close your viewfinder (if your camera has the feature) or simply cover it with tape. This will prevent light leak (unwanted light leaking through the viewfinder onto the sensor)! If you're ending up with streaks of light in your photo then this is your problem.
love it ! Ive tried this with my 9 stop ND filter. It was a bit hit and miss with like a purple flare of colour showing in the image. Taping something over the viewfinder seems to help, so ive put it down to extra light/not accounted for, coming into the exposure.
I just ordered a Lee Big Stopper yesterday along with a .09 Hard Grad Filter thanks to the videos you've had it featured. Can't wait to get them in the mail and put them to the test. Living in Costa Rica near a lot of beaches/water I think I'm going to have a lot of fun.
Thank you anubhav johnson Good to know you found it so helpful. Please help me make more videos by sharing them on forums etc with other photographers.
Well mine has shrunk big time due to some ill health I've had over the last 15 months! At least its given me time to watch your thoroughly interesting and educational videos. I especially liked the home studio one.
Thanks for your awesome, informative & hilarious videos! I'm an amateur SLR photographer and am about to get my first DSLR as I get more serious about my work- your videos (my favorite go-tos) have managed to make photography even more fun!! Thanks to you, Jill & the occasional Tom for the good times & keep 'em coming! ;) You're making a great transition, too- congrats on your tremendous job getting fit!
Hmm. Not sure about that it's never happened to me. Big Stoppers have an almost imperceptible colour cast but you gotta be very picky to notice. Maybe set white balance for the shot you're taking and don't use Auto WB which might be causing a problem. If you're shooting RAW it shouldn't be an issue because you can correct it in your Raw processing software but it's better to get it about right in camera.
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Mike, your videos - even old ones like this - are so useful! And that two minute interval..... LOL! But wow, I've just come to this video after watching you composition in fog video that you uploaded a few days ago. Hope you don't mind me saying this, but you look so much healthier in your new videos than you do here.
Great video. That big stopper is insane! And totally useful for even the brightest part of the day. Could you possibly post a link or so about where to get the lees filter foundation set or what not? They are hard to find!
That's it, I'm too tempted to grab one before my Red Sea trip, welding glass outta the window. Not sure though which type of ND filter works best when shooting seascapes at sunrise or sunset, graduated or variable ones?. Also, what's the difference between using Bulb mode and self-timer?. I assume the latter would automatically keep the shutter open for 2 minutes as well, please correct me if I'm wrong. By the way, that 2 minute break had me in stitches!
Ha ha. perfectforehand A grad filter only covers half the filter and is used to darken bright areas of the composition. An ND is dark all over and is for cutting out light so you can use long shutter speeds. In my experience the more expensive Lee filters are excellent compared to the competition - but i do it for a living. Bulb mode keeps the shutter open for as long as the button is kept pressed. On most cameras self timer only goes up to 30 seconds so if you want a 5 minute exposure as i did last week - you need cable release and bulb mode.
Really love your videos and they bring my photographie forward. It´s funny when I watch your chanel you seem to gain and loose weight on weekly bases. :) Greetings from Austria and keep up the good work. 22maskman.
In your videos you make sure you use a tripod, which is essential. However I don't think you need to worry about mirror lock up, or cable shutter release. These are one time impacts that will be irrelevant. After the impact of for instance mirror flip, camera will be steady for the duration. I think that is, unnoticable one time shake. Hand held is different. The introduced movement will continue through out the exposure, ruining the shot.
I have just ordered a Lee big stopper over cheaper alternatives as they seem to be the standard, but I still can't get rid of this feeling we are all being hoodwinked over the cost . I know they are better quality, but still £99 for a bit of dark glass?
I was told that the Lee Big Stopper had a blue cast. However, looking at the still of the pier in the video I can see no cast at all. Was this how it was taken or was there any post processing that we weren’t told about. Thanks.
I presume the photo shown of the pier was edited as this filter gives a blue colour cast unless you put in 10000 kelvin in WB but even then it does not get rid of it totally.
I always shoot RAW +ian robinson because colour correction is so fast and easy. Also when shooting jpg the camera processes the RAW file for me but the camera doesn't know what I want my image to look like so I always do them myself. I guess it's like having a negative professionally printed instead of sending it to the local mini lab. Not saying my way is the only way - it's just how I do it - MIKE
Mike why doesn't your very expensive camera show the time that the bulb setting has been on for on the back display. My very inexpensive one does. Also you can get a remote timer with a display on that you could have set for 2 minutes.
Hi Geoff Lukins, all cameras are different so it all depends on the individual person and how they like to use their camera - CHRISTINA :-) (for mike shrunk.co/eYinA)
Hi great vids, I’ve ordered my Lee kit & big stopper can’t wait to get going with it, I’ve seen a few vids on this subject & still not sure how you get your exposure reading in the first place, do you use aperture priority mode to get it then change to manual ?
thanks kevan hayes. It doesn't matter which mode you use to meter with, but you should shoot in manual when using a 'stopper'. Big stoppers come with a conversion table. Take an exposure reading from the camera without the filter, read off what it needs to be with the filter from the chart that comes with it and apply that exposure manually. You may have to do this a couple of times to find the exposure that works best for what you want. Remember the camera's meter is a good starting point but camera meters are not infallible... Hope that helps... MIKE
Ya boss, I had watched this. Did some research with my tired arms and now waiting for my stopper to be delivered tomorrow. I may muck about with it on local high street to get the idea. Then thinking of having a go landscape shooting with it on the very east end of Long Island. Bleedin' three hour train ride. I have a place to stay out in Southampton. Southampton New York. Not your Southampton:) Landscape is not a strong point of mine, however, I do have a lot of patience. Something every photographer needs. Landscape not being a strong point, figure I should challenge myself and get some fresh air! (picture an epileptic on a bike with a camera bag full of what is probably too much expensive gear to be riding on a bike with and a tripod strapped to the back) A street shot of mine in Valparaiso Chile, I waited two and half hours for with a no fancy gear and my street shootin' bag; i wanted to freeze a moment in time with a particular background.
lucas Scott Mike used to, but now he focus on shooting outside the country, but really possible to shoot there again for impulsive photography ideas. - MELISSA ( for Mike )
Hi Trade Emperors. I have to be honest and say I don't know at the moment. Aus is so big (I know - I've driven across it twice) and I have friends scattered all over. Plan is to come down under some day and do my cameras Don't Take pictures talk in a few places. But it won't be for a while... MIKE
Hi Mike, one question about long exposure. I have experienced long exposures like 3 seconds or more, adds lot of noise also to the picture even at ISO 100. I have tired to remove it in Lightroom but still its visible in the darker areas of image at 1:1.may I know is there any options to avoid it? thank you!
I've watched this a few times and only just noticed a very very small error in the pop up information. It says 'Turn of VR/IS too or it can result in a blurred image' but it should have said off instead ;)
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when you did the 2 minute exposure then viewed the result there was no waiting time... was that just clever video editing or is that canon camera super fast? I've only just started, but I thought the length of the exposure was the same as the amount of time it took the camera to process it?
Processing time depends on camera and settings Chris Flory But yes, a lot of waiting time is edited out because if we didn't you'd have 4 minutes of nothing happening to sit through.
Hi, just wondering which lens you are using, I can pickup its a 24- something, is it 24-105mm or a 24-70....Could you let me know if there is any vignetting at the 24mm end with the Lee Foundation kit + Big Stopper...?
He made a mistake, a 10 stop filter is not 20 times less light is 2 to the 10 power less light (2^10=1024) so if the original exposure was 1/8 of a second and you have 1024 times less light you got 1024 *1/8 = 128 seconds that happens to be 2 minutes or so. In general each stop cut light by a half. The other issue, turn auto iso off. Most cameras are good for 30s exposures. That is the reason he selected bulb.
Thanks for this Mike! I love that you make me laugh so much while I'm still learning! BUT, gotta ask: how different would this shot look if you did exactly all the same setting but NOT use the ND Big Stopper? Is it just about the 'look' you get in terms of the resulting exposure from using the filter....or are there other technical reasons for using the filter...other than a creative reason? Hope my question makes sense! :-)
It's having the shutter open for a long time which allows movement to blur Sharron Timmins - The filter removes light so the image isn't completely burnt out and the exposure is correct.
Oh...right! Without the filter, leaving the shutter open that long would overexpose at those settings, and if you didn't have the slow shutter speed, you wouldn't have the blur! Duh!! Thanks so much, Mike. Sorry, but it's taking this old dog a bit of time for the light to go on! :-)
Please excuse me if this question sounds stupid but I am new and just want to get my head around. What is the math behind 20 times less light with a 10 stop ND filter. Hm, cant post a link. cambridgeincolour has a tutorial about neutral-density-filters and they say something about ~1000 times.
Wondering how you set your wb. As normally you end up with blue tint after long exposure photos. Is there a way to correct colour exposure without using photoshop or lightroom?
Hi. You can use a kelvin preset in the camera. But remember different ND filters have slightly different casts. I've linked a video about it below... MIKE :-) www.photographycourses.biz/videos/creative/filters/nd-custom-white-balance
10 stops is not 20 times, it's 2^10=1024 times. About the same neutral density as the ND3 (1000x) filters I use in the university's laser physics lab. We regularly use up to ND5 (100000x or 17 stops) on video camera's to look at laser beams directly.
I was wondering, are the Lee Polyester ND filters, (.3, .6, .9) any good for an affordable solution ? I Have a nikon d3200 and can only achieve a 30second exposure, so i wasnt sure if the 10 stop was a good idea because i cant get the longer exposures.
Yes they are excellent filters Sons of War however Lee big stoppers are not cheap. If you're on a budget have a look around for an adjustable ND filter - they're probably a lot less money
Hi Mike, a quick question about Variable ND filter. (I couldn't easily find a video of you talking about Variable ND). I am using Tiffen Variable ND. But it is giving me vignetting problem with my wide angle lens , Canon EF-s 17-55mm which is 77mm for filters. is it wise to buy a bigger size Variable ND like 82mm and use it with a step up ring from 77mm to 82mm or higher to avoid this vignetting problem? Kindly advise me on this. thanks a lot!
There's always a risk of vignetting with any filter on a wide lens binoyaudio88 I can't give you a clear answer because it depends on the field of view of the lens and how far out the step ring pushes the ND. It might even make it worse. Only way to find out is take it to a store and try it.. Might be something specific on a forum somewhere...
Not as far as I know binoyaudio88 there's lens correction settings which help mild vignetting which is part of the lens's characteristics. Mightbe able to lose it in Photoshop but it'd take a lot of skill and lots of time
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I keep saying this, but your photography videos are the best on the internet. Your tuition style is brilliant.
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:-) I met Tom about 5 years ago when we did a series about Landscape photography for DSLR User magazine. To begin with it was all professional and about an hour later we were messing about all the time giggling like school kids and being told off for not listening to the producer! He's a real nice guy and if you wanted to do a lanscape course with an expert Tom's the man!
You make some of the most informative and straightforward photography videos on the internet. Well done sir!
Great vid, quick note, besides turning autofocus off, it is important to switch IS off (or VR for Nikon) whenever camera is mounted on tripod, otherwise the IS will cause blurry image for long exposures.
Hi Allan. You have to shoot manual with high density ND filters because not enough light gets in for the camera to meter. Also the 2 minute exposure is only available when using Bulb setting in the shutter speeds.
Thank you so much for taking the time to say so.
Because both Tom and I colour correct afterwards in Photoshop or Lightroom. If you set your camera's white balance to shade that will help but not eliminate it.
Mike I really love watching this video over and over again. The laughter, fun and energy is so comforting including your laughter over the cheese while waiting for 2mins to elapse. I am practicing this ND filter technique with Toms chart Thanks for sharing this video!!!!
Glad you enjoyed it.... 🧀
Great video and thanks for all your tutorials! One important thing to keep in mind when doing long exposure photography is to ALWAYS close your viewfinder (if your camera has the feature) or simply cover it with tape. This will prevent light leak (unwanted light leaking through the viewfinder onto the sensor)! If you're ending up with streaks of light in your photo then this is your problem.
Thanks Mike Eva - I keep tape or blu-tak in the bag for this very purpose.
love it ! Ive tried this with my 9 stop ND filter. It was a bit hit and miss with like a purple flare of colour showing in the image. Taping something over the viewfinder seems to help, so ive put it down to extra light/not accounted for, coming into the exposure.
No worries. A 'stop' of light is a halving or doubling of the amount of light entering the camera. So 10 stops = 20 times.
Thanks Bill. Sorry I don't know a specific outlet. Can only suggest Googling it or sending Lee an email if you're having trouble getting one.
Two lovely persons- two amazing professionals.
Thank you Tanweer... MIKE
I just ordered a Lee Big Stopper yesterday along with a .09 Hard Grad Filter thanks to the videos you've had it featured. Can't wait to get them in the mail and put them to the test. Living in Costa Rica near a lot of beaches/water I think I'm going to have a lot of fun.
Nice cmurphylife - Please share some of the results on our facebook page - love to see how you get on :-) facebook.com/DigitalPhotographyVideos
this is the best tutorial i have ever seen, I like the way to teach about techniques, your sense of humor is really Unique, Please keep posting more
Thank you anubhav johnson Good to know you found it so helpful. Please help me make more videos by sharing them on forums etc with other photographers.
Seen a few of your Video's Mike, but really enjoyed this one. Keep up the good work. They always make me smile...
Thank you - and you're right it is important to switch off IS too. Sorry forgot to mention it.
I know I'm late to the party on this one, but I must admit I did actually let out an audible laugh at Mike's cheese-eating face!
Thanks Andrew Benham - glad you liked it.
Well mine has shrunk big time due to some ill health I've had over the last 15 months! At least its given me time to watch your thoroughly interesting and educational videos. I especially liked the home studio one.
Yes you're right. Sorry we forgot to mention it. I've added an annotation about this.. Thanks...
Hi Mike, best and funniest of all your videos. Keep them coming, thank you
Thanks for your awesome, informative & hilarious videos! I'm an amateur SLR photographer and am about to get my first DSLR as I get more serious about my work- your videos (my favorite go-tos) have managed to make photography even more fun!! Thanks to you, Jill & the occasional Tom for the good times & keep 'em coming! ;) You're making a great transition, too- congrats on your tremendous job getting fit!
Your laugh makes me genuinely happy :) Love your videos :D
Thanks +Dallas Ferguson - MIKE :-)
im always enjoy every Vid of Maestro Mike !!! there`s no others like !! Fun easy to follow
Hmm. Not sure about that it's never happened to me. Big Stoppers have an almost imperceptible colour cast but you gotta be very picky to notice. Maybe set white balance for the shot you're taking and don't use Auto WB which might be causing a problem. If you're shooting RAW it shouldn't be an issue because you can correct it in your Raw processing software but it's better to get it about right in camera.
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You're very observant. It fell out a couple of years ago and I never bothered to get another one.. :-)
Mike, your videos - even old ones like this - are so useful! And that two minute interval..... LOL! But wow, I've just come to this video after watching you composition in fog video that you uploaded a few days ago. Hope you don't mind me saying this, but you look so much healthier in your new videos than you do here.
Thank you Averil, yes Mike looks healthier now, and do some workout when he gets a chance - Melissa pp Mike :)
Awesome! Keep up the good work.
Great video. That big stopper is insane! And totally useful for even the brightest part of the day. Could you possibly post a link or so about where to get the lees filter foundation set or what not? They are hard to find!
great video…beautiful photography and i loved the humor!..thank u 4 sharing…:)
Great video that makes understanding filters made easy, thanks guys.
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I see even a seasoned photographer can get all giddy when they meet what i assume is one of their heros
That's it, I'm too tempted to grab one before my Red Sea trip, welding glass outta the window. Not sure though which type of ND filter works best when shooting seascapes at sunrise or sunset, graduated or variable ones?. Also, what's the difference between using Bulb mode and self-timer?. I assume the latter would automatically keep the shutter open for 2 minutes as well, please correct me if I'm wrong. By the way, that 2 minute break had me in stitches!
Ha ha. perfectforehand A grad filter only covers half the filter and is used to darken bright areas of the composition. An ND is dark all over and is for cutting out light so you can use long shutter speeds. In my experience the more expensive Lee filters are excellent compared to the competition - but i do it for a living. Bulb mode keeps the shutter open for as long as the button is kept pressed. On most cameras self timer only goes up to 30 seconds so if you want a 5 minute exposure as i did last week - you need cable release and bulb mode.
Thank you. These were filmed over a couple of years and I lost a load of weight - that's why.. Mike
Fantastic video love the part you guys are waiting 2 mins for the picture
Just discovered you videos. Thanks Mike.... Brilliant!
Mike I really love your videos thank you!
as fit as a fiddle so :-) Cheers for the upload Mike looking forward to giving it a lash today. Take it easy!
Really love your videos and they bring my photographie forward. It´s funny when I watch your chanel you seem to gain and loose weight on weekly bases. :) Greetings from Austria and keep up the good work. 22maskman.
In your videos you make sure you use a tripod, which is essential. However I don't think you need to worry about mirror lock up, or cable shutter release. These are one time impacts that will be irrelevant. After the impact of for instance mirror flip, camera will be steady for the duration. I think that is, unnoticable one time shake. Hand held is different. The introduced movement will continue through out the exposure, ruining the shot.
Maybe not with long 30 sec plus exposures Yalcin Yanikoglu but it's good working practise and only takes a second.
I have just ordered a Lee big stopper over cheaper alternatives as they seem to be the standard, but I still can't get rid of this feeling we are all being hoodwinked over the cost . I know they are better quality, but still £99 for a bit of dark glass?
I was told that the Lee Big Stopper had a blue cast. However, looking at the still of the pier in the video I can see no cast at all. Was this how it was taken or was there any post processing that we weren’t told about. Thanks.
Great video. And the two minute romantic interlude almost had me in tears {:-)
Ha ha - happy it helped. Tom and I are still living that bit of sillyness down... MIKE :-)
Lol, mike I think you were making Tom nervous waving his filter around he could not get it back in his hands fast enough :) great vid thanks.
I presume the photo shown of the pier was edited as this filter gives a blue colour cast unless you put in 10000 kelvin in WB but even then it does not get rid of it totally.
Yes +ian robinson the RAW file was colour corrected when it was developed. - MIKE
nice to see i am not going mad :) thank you for your honest answer
I always shoot RAW +ian robinson because colour correction is so fast and easy. Also when shooting jpg the camera processes the RAW file for me but the camera doesn't know what I want my image to look like so I always do them myself. I guess it's like having a negative professionally printed instead of sending it to the local mini lab. Not saying my way is the only way - it's just how I do it - MIKE
Mike why doesn't your very expensive camera show the time that the bulb setting has been on for on the back display. My very inexpensive one does. Also you can get a remote timer with a display on that you could have set for 2 minutes.
Hi Geoff Lukins, all cameras are different so it all depends on the individual person and how they like to use their camera - CHRISTINA :-) (for mike shrunk.co/eYinA)
Cool - learning photography should be fun :-)
Dude you're not wrong! (Friend Jill just pointed out I don't know what your beer belly looks like!!!) Thankfully it's shrunk a bit these days... :-)
Hi great vids, I’ve ordered my Lee kit & big stopper can’t wait to get going with it, I’ve seen a few vids on this subject & still not sure how you get your exposure reading in the first place, do you use aperture priority mode to get it then change to manual ?
thanks kevan hayes. It doesn't matter which mode you use to meter with, but you should shoot in manual when using a 'stopper'. Big stoppers come with a conversion table. Take an exposure reading from the camera without the filter, read off what it needs to be with the filter from the chart that comes with it and apply that exposure manually. You may have to do this a couple of times to find the exposure that works best for what you want. Remember the camera's meter is a good starting point but camera meters are not infallible... Hope that helps... MIKE
Ya boss, I had watched this. Did some research with my tired arms and now waiting for my stopper to be delivered tomorrow. I may muck about with it on local high street to get the idea. Then thinking of having a go landscape shooting with it on the very east end of Long Island. Bleedin' three hour train ride. I have a place to stay out in Southampton. Southampton New York. Not your Southampton:) Landscape is not a strong point of mine, however, I do have a lot of patience. Something every photographer needs. Landscape not being a strong point, figure I should challenge myself and get some fresh air! (picture an epileptic on a bike with a camera bag full of what is probably too much expensive gear to be riding on a bike with and a tripod strapped to the back) A street shot of mine in Valparaiso Chile, I waited two and half hours for with a no fancy gear and my street shootin' bag; i wanted to freeze a moment in time with a particular background.
very nice effect.
is that southwold? looks like it, could be wrong, not far at all from that place, as such a great place to photograph
+lucas Scott it is indeed - MIKE
thought so... great little place, you photograph there often?
lucas Scott Mike used to, but now he focus on shooting outside the country, but really possible to shoot there again for impulsive photography ideas. - MELISSA ( for Mike )
Thank you
Luv your tutorials!
Nice cheese at 4 mins. Was that the idea? 10 stops is 2 to the power 10 times darker (i,e. 1024) it's exponential not linear. Nice vid !
Very fun and informative!
Wow u are e amzing with your videos love them thank you for sharing
Thanks Tom. Please hare them around with more photographers - it helps me keep them coming. Best wishes for 2020... MIKE 🙂🙏
I always found your videos very informative they always take me to higher level of understanding when it comes to good photography.
When coming to Australia?
Hi Trade Emperors. I have to be honest and say I don't know at the moment. Aus is so big (I know - I've driven across it twice) and I have friends scattered all over. Plan is to come down under some day and do my cameras Don't Take pictures talk in a few places. But it won't be for a while... MIKE
Thank you. Have you see the other ND Filter video /watch?v=7AfhHF6FkT8
Hi Mike, one question about long exposure. I have experienced long exposures like 3 seconds or more, adds lot of noise also to the picture even at ISO 100. I have tired to remove it in Lightroom but still its visible in the darker areas of image at 1:1.may I know is there any options to avoid it?
thank you!
I've watched this a few times and only just noticed a very very small error in the pop up information. It says 'Turn of VR/IS too or it can result in a blurred image' but it should have said off instead ;)
Hi hudlmaniac thanks for the keen eye - ;) MELISSA FOX ( for Mike )
+hudlmaniac There is annother he says "20 times less light" no, it around a thousand (2^10 =1024. 1024*1/8=128 around 2 minutes. )
thanks for the review..... could you please help me,... i have a cokin z-pro, will the lee big stopper fit without any issues.....
thanks
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when you did the 2 minute exposure then viewed the result there was no waiting time... was that just clever video editing or is that canon camera super fast?
I've only just started, but I thought the length of the exposure was the same as the amount of time it took the camera to process it?
Processing time depends on camera and settings Chris Flory But yes, a lot of waiting time is edited out because if we didn't you'd have 4 minutes of nothing happening to sit through.
Pleasure :-) Don't remember but it was bloody nice. I keep away from Cheese these days - don't want the belly getting quite that big again :-/
Pleasure :-)
love this vid it looks like im watching a movie
Hi, just wondering which lens you are using, I can pickup its a 24- something, is it 24-105mm or a 24-70....Could you let me know if there is any vignetting at the 24mm end with the Lee Foundation kit + Big Stopper...?
Sorry I can't tell you. It was years ago and the equipment in the video belonged to Tom... MIKE :-(
Mike Browne that's ok mate, stumbled across your videos and enjoying your work even if old videos. Really enjoyed the Lee Factory tour!
What does Mr.Mackie use to clean his filters with? Anyway I can ask him?
Not Sure Iain. I use warm water and a tiny bit of hand soap then dry with soft clean kitchen paper... MIKE
He made a mistake, a 10 stop filter is not 20 times less light is 2 to the 10 power less light (2^10=1024) so if the original exposure was 1/8 of a second and you have 1024 times less light you got 1024 *1/8 = 128 seconds that happens to be 2 minutes or so. In general each stop cut light by a half. The other issue, turn auto iso off. Most cameras are good for 30s exposures. That is the reason he selected bulb.
I just thought the same thing...
asome mate...
I know what you mean - I hate that bit too and it's my gut!
Thanks for this Mike! I love that you make me laugh so much while I'm still learning! BUT, gotta ask: how different would this shot look if you did exactly all the same setting but NOT use the ND Big Stopper? Is it just about the 'look' you get in terms of the resulting exposure from using the filter....or are there other technical reasons for using the filter...other than a creative reason? Hope my question makes sense! :-)
It's having the shutter open for a long time which allows movement to blur Sharron Timmins - The filter removes light so the image isn't completely burnt out and the exposure is correct.
Oh...right! Without the filter, leaving the shutter open that long would overexpose at those settings, and if you didn't have the slow shutter speed, you wouldn't have the blur! Duh!! Thanks so much, Mike. Sorry, but it's taking this old dog a bit of time for the light to go on! :-)
You're doing fine Sharron Timmins - it takes a while to get your head round this stuff. Don't forget i've been doing it every day for 20 years so....
Please excuse me if this question sounds stupid but I am new and just want to get my head around. What is the math behind 20 times less light with a 10 stop ND filter. Hm, cant post a link. cambridgeincolour has a tutorial about neutral-density-filters and they say something about ~1000 times.
Nice video.. the calculation however is 2^n.. 10 stops of light = 2^10 = 1024 times the difference
Wondering how you set your wb. As normally you end up with blue tint after long exposure photos. Is there a way to correct colour exposure without using photoshop or lightroom?
Hi. You can use a kelvin preset in the camera. But remember different ND filters have slightly different casts. I've linked a video about it below... MIKE :-)
www.photographycourses.biz/videos/creative/filters/nd-custom-white-balance
i always get this huge blue colorcast from my big stopper ,here i dont see any colorcast why is that ?
I can see the cheese under your shirt and even tough this video is old, I love it! Specially the killing time moment lol 😂 thank you for sharing
Ha ha, I couldn't believe it when Tom suggested cheese. really cracked me up... MIKE :-)
10 stops is not 20 times, it's 2^10=1024 times. About the same neutral density as the ND3 (1000x) filters I use in the university's laser physics lab. We regularly use up to ND5 (100000x or 17 stops) on video camera's to look at laser beams directly.
:-) Thanks - Mike
I was wondering, are the Lee Polyester ND filters, (.3, .6, .9) any good for an affordable solution ? I Have a nikon d3200 and can only achieve a 30second exposure, so i wasnt sure if the 10 stop was a good idea because i cant get the longer exposures.
Yes they are excellent filters Sons of War however Lee big stoppers are not cheap. If you're on a budget have a look around for an adjustable ND filter - they're probably a lot less money
I think the credit in this video should go to Jane for that montage :D
Hi Mike, a quick question about Variable ND filter. (I couldn't easily find a video of you talking about Variable ND). I am using Tiffen Variable ND. But it is giving me vignetting problem with my wide angle lens , Canon EF-s 17-55mm which is 77mm for filters. is it wise to buy a bigger size Variable ND like 82mm and use it with a step up ring from 77mm to 82mm or higher to avoid this vignetting problem?
Kindly advise me on this.
thanks a lot!
There's always a risk of vignetting with any filter on a wide lens binoyaudio88 I can't give you a clear answer because it depends on the field of view of the lens and how far out the step ring pushes the ND. It might even make it worse. Only way to find out is take it to a store and try it.. Might be something specific on a forum somewhere...
ohh oki. I understand. But is there anyway to remove vignetting in light room?
Thanks a lot Mike Browne
Not as far as I know binoyaudio88 there's lens correction settings which help mild vignetting which is part of the lens's characteristics. Mightbe able to lose it in Photoshop but it'd take a lot of skill and lots of time
ohh ok. I understand. Thanks a lot for your help.
Big Stopper is 10 stops
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Your clips definitely deserv more views. Your tips are brief and clear. After watching them even moron should be able to take great shots. :-)
I found your site and your information is great but I give you the most credit for cutting your hair and losing weight in your newer videos. A much healthier photographer makes happier engaging photos.
Thanks @T'shuvah Avodah. I appreciate that... MIKE 🙏👍😊
what ND value that u used in this video?
great great teachin!
Thanks rommy satria
4:00 is my favorite part
love that idia
4:11 the best!👍😀
Thanks. And hey - it's "bulb", not "bold".
loved the 2 min time killing bit... :
Cheers Mike, one question: what kind of cheese was that?
Wait for two minutes! OMG! Photo Cooking!
That's a great phrase "Photo Cooking". I love it and may steal it for a future film 1973onigiri
Thanx! :)
is there any colour cast with lee filters ?
There is always a colour cast with big ND filters ***** Shoot RAW and remove it in Lightroom is my preferred way of dealing with it.
Mike Browne thanks
or just increase the colour temp in camera, big stopper is usually around 7-10,000 kelvin to get rid of the blue colour cast
is there a link for the calculator ?
The calculator chart comes with the filter Paul Cochrane
Cheers ! i got it