Xpan & Filters

[Spluff]

Well Guys,

I've finally taken the plunge and bought an Xpan (not the Mark II - too expensive!). It hasn't been delivered yet, but in the meantime just a few questions on filters.

I tend to use UV filters on my cameras - however, if I use the ND Centre Filter on the 45, is it still worth using a UV filter? Or would I get vignetting (which would make the centre filter pointless!) Normally I shoot In B&W (and I note Simon's response; you don't use the centre filter) - but I'm looking to use slide film.

And for polarising filters, which ones do you use (if any). I have to admit I've never used a polarising filter on a rangefinder before and I'm not quite sure how I would use it.

Thanks!

 

[Finder]

A good center filter should have a larger front tread. You should be able to mount a UV on it without vignetting.

Rangefinder linear polarizing filters have a scale on them so the position can be determined before mounting or with a smaller key filter with similar position markings.

 

[berci]

I have asked Hasselblad the same question and was told that two layers of filters should not cause any vignetting.

 

[Rob-F]

Both filters should be of the thin-rim style. But I think the added benfit of using a UV filter on top of the center filter will be minimal, except perhaps at high altitude in the mountains. I have not needed a center filter on the 45mm lens, to begin with--not even shooting Provia 100F.

 

[BlackCloud]

2 filters cause no vignetting

 

[Kit274]

Xpan filters

Xpan filters

Can I expand the discussion a little to filter systems (ie Lee) as I am in the same boat having started shooting with an xpan late last year. Does anyone know if I would need to use a wide angle adapter ring (45mm lens in pano mode) to avoid any vignetting?

TIA

 

[Parkes Owen]

Well Guys,

I've finally taken the plunge and bought an Xpan (not the Mark II - too expensive!). It hasn't been delivered yet, but in the meantime just a few questions on filters.

I tend to use UV filters on my cameras - however, if I use the ND Centre Filter on the 45, is it still worth using a UV filter? Or would I get vignetting (which would make the centre filter pointless!) Normally I shoot In B&W (and I note Simon's response; you don't use the centre filter) - but I'm looking to use slide film.

And for polarising filters, which ones do you use (if any). I have to admit I've never used a polarising filter on a rangefinder before and I'm not quite sure how I would use it.

Thanks!

Congrats on the new purchase, if I were you , I`d shoot a few rolls of velvia or provia and some b&w before you buy any filters,and then make your decision, you might be pleasantly surprised! The only filters I occasionally use are b&w uv as I am always at the coast in the wind,salt and rain, and an orange b&w filter for panf 50, or a 4xnd if i want to use a slow shutter for motion blur ect, but I could easily live without any of these as the 45mm is a fantastic lens as is,especially with velvia, looking forward to your pics!

 

[sepiareverb]

2 filters will make the hood impossible to use, the B+W 'thin' filters are larger diameter and prevent the hood from mounting as well. I've shot a lot of slide film with the XPAN (2), and found color to be quite good with only the center filter on the 45mm. Vignetting is extremely well corrected by the filter.