ND filter suggestions. I use LEE ND filters. I'm getting a bit tired of the blue cast it gives. I'm ready to move to another more NEUTRAL "cast". What would you recommend.
Pieces of note:
I've used LEE for about 10 years
I use the square filters
YES - I know I can fix the color cast in PS - but, seriously - LEE said the filters are Neutral in color, so why should I have to.
I use the NISI filter holder (my LEE filter holder broke and I replaced it with a NISI)
I use my ND filter for Landscape photography
NO - I don't want a screw on
NO - I don't want magnetic (that would mean I'd have to replace other filters I use)
I only need the 6stop and maybe the 10stop ND filter
Unfortunately I have no experience with square ND filters, I use a Schneider Vari-ND MKII. However, if this helps I use quite a few rectangular graduated HD filters from Singh-Ray. and have not experienced a color cast yet. The maximum I have is a 4 stop, and it looks like this is the max density they offer. One issue could be that with increased density color casts might be much harder to control. Hope this helps a bit.
I picked up NiSi V6 Switch when it came out and filters 3, 6 ,10 ND. I like the idea of the latest, V7, as there is only one knob instead of two.
I have used ND's from Breakthrough Photography for years, have found them to be very color neutral - and I know they make square filters - Only issue is they are frequently out of stock.
thanks everyone --- has anyone used MAVEN filters? just wondering - I recently read a post about these being good - but I can't find any independent review
I didn't believe the OP until I saw this comparison:
https://www.diyphotography.net/here-are-12-nd-filters-compared-for-color...
Apparently Lee filters do have a bias towards blue. Hardly something that can't be corrected but if you have to do it every time I can understand that you'd be a little irritated.
In an ideal world, the EXIF data would have what filters we're using so that DxO / Lightroom, etc. can just auto-correct it. :P
Hi, I've been using NiSi filters for 4 years, currently with the V7 system, and I am really happy with them. I found the ND absolutely neutral and true to the colours I see on the scene, I can only recommend them. Personally I use the 6 stop the most but I found it not enough during some sunrise or sunset with very strong light so I use also an 8 stop sometimes.
Nisi filters are great, I've been using them for years