Centre Filter (stupid question)

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Hi all.

Im pretty new to the xpan, and about to start shooting slide film (have only shot negs thus far). A quick question about the centre filter.

Would you place a UV filter on top of the centre filter or leave it by itself?
Am not sure if I should leave it protected or not.

Thanks for your help in advance, and sorry for the stupid question!
 
Given the cost the centre filters are selling for, I personally would put a UV filter on the top. The only proviso being that the UV filter was one of the slimline types.

John
 
Yep, i just spent $270 on one, so wanted to know if it should, i wasn't sure if it would much around with the light being let in..

Thanks mate!
 
Conversely, I really wouldn't (and don't). One filter is not so bad, but with two, you're inviting flare unless you have a really good lens hood.

Cheers,

R.
 
There is something in the manual about the maximum number of filters allowable on the Xpan lenses. However, you would put the centre spot filter on first and then any other filter next.

And any filter must be the thin mount type. Traditional 49mm filters will cause vignetting.
 
Thanks for the replies guys. The lens hood won't fit on with two filters attached.
Since I will be shooting indoors, I may take it off...
 
Ahh, so just got my first rolls of E6 back and they are all a bit dark, I completely forgot about the EV. Does anyone know the correct EV value to use, mine was set on '0' with the centre filter.

Bugger!!
 
the filter should have a filter factor written on it. Either Xn where n is a time factor or 0.n where n is the log of exposure adjustment. Each 0.1 is a third of a stop so 0.3 is one stop.
 
the xpan center filters have around a 1 stop effect on the center. So just set exposure adjustment to +1 stop exposure unless you are metering through the filter.
 
If you use the meter in the camera, then it will take care of the filter factor as it's metering through the lens.

Are you shooting backlit subjects or area with strong light source (e.g. a lamp). That might screw up the metering.
 
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