filters?

[blimey420]

hey, kids.. just a few questions regarding filters.. did they ever make 'em for super 8? if so, where can they be found? also, can you use regular 35 mm filters with the same effect? thanks.

[mattias]

not sure what filters you're talking about, but if it's "a piece off glass in front of the lens", if it fits, it fits, and it will work. there are probably more variations between different filter mounts in 35mm than there are between mounts in different formats.

[Nigel]

Sure, you can get a lot of filters for your super8. Go to your local camera shop and they will be able to help you. All of the filters you have used with 35mm still photography will work. I would suggest these filters to start you off--an 85"B" for the new Ektachrome, A Haze filter for UV protection, A set of ND's these will equally effect all colors but allow the camera to open up for less depth of field or prevent over exposure on bright days. Good Luck

[tashunka]

A polarizer is also an excellent filter to have in your arsenal. It will darken the sky, if oriented properly, and kill reflections on glass, water etc. I would also pick up a graduated ND. this filter foes from totally clear on the bottom to a specific amount of solid ND on top. This is very handy for darkening skies a bit and preventing sky burnout.

If you already have your filters then you'll just need to buy step up rings. If you don't have your filters yet I would recommend looking at the Cokin System. It's an adapter that clicks on to a ring you screw into your lens. It can hold up to 3 filters at once and they have any filter you could ever want. The system is available in two different sizes "A" and "P". The P size is larger and what I use. I believe they have a website, www.cokin.co.uk and will be sold at any half decent camera shop.

happy shopping.
tash.

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[This message has been edited by tashunka (edited September 06, 2000).]

[Nigel]

I agree with Tash about the grad--Polarizers can be tricky that is why I left it out of my "Basic" filter selection. Good Luck

[blimey420]

thanks for all the help.. we'll see how it turns out in a couple of weeks.