Xpan and Velvia without centre filter

[hausen]

Well I managed to buy an Xpan last night here in NZ. Am off to Moorea (Tahiti) tomorrow morning and can't wait to shoot crystal clear landscape shots on the Island. My question is the Xpan I purchased doesn't have the center filetr so should I shoot Velvia anyway or should I purchase some negative film for the trip. Any examples of shots on transparency without center filter would be great. Am stoked to finally get an Xpan but don't want to come home from trip and be disappointed with results. Will be taking M9 as well.

 

[Tim Gray]

Nate (used to be on here) I think has used this combo with no problems. I myself have only shot one roll of E-6 with my XPan + 45mm setup. No filter was used. I shot on E100VS, and the shots came out fine.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/tgray1/tags/e100vs/

 

[sailronin]

These three photos were taken with 45mm, no center filter on Ektachrome 100. You can see a little vignetting but not serious.
As you just got the Xpan I would suggest lots of film and use the auto bracket for this trip until you get used to the meter.
Dave

 

[sevo]

Many panoramic shooters intentionally leave out the centre filter - in many ways, the vignetting makes the distorted perspective at the edges more palatable.

 

[simonxpan]

I don't bother with centre filter for the 45mm lens. You do need it for the 30 though.

Enjoy your new camera - it is real fun.

 

[AusDLK]

I never missed the center filter on the 45mm myself.

 

[Colin Corneau]

I don't bother with centre filter for the 45mm lens. You do need it for the 30 though.

Enjoy your new camera - it is real fun.

This has been my experience, also. I've used this combination, too.

 

[azryal]

Congrats on the Xpan!
I have no centre filter, but I haven't shot any e6 through my TX1. I haven't noticed any issues with c41 or BW film though.
Have a good time in Tahiti.

 

[Jubb Jubb]

I'd shoot without. If the vignetting bothers you, invest in one.

 

[Rob-F]

My experience has been like the others--I don't use a center filter with the 45mm lens and am OK with the results. My 30mm has a filter so I use it.

 

[Colin Corneau]

Shot on RVP100 but you get the idea...no problem, sans filter.