I use the 0.9 (three stop) filter a good deal and it is particularly effective when used in conjunction with multi-bracketed exposures, HDR processing software and when applied to strong sunlight. I find that contrast in general and in clouds especially is made to look very striking, and the derived colours are very attractive. You might find that RAW image previews are initially disappointing, but once your basic adjustments are done the results are very impressive. Tiffen produces a more expensive and durable range of filters, but this one is solid glass and easy to keep clean. A very good purchase and I would have no hesitation in buying Tiffen again in the future.
A word of warning. Your camera previews will look very dark, through both the viewfinder and LCD screen, and it is easy to overlook unwanted details, especially around the edges of the frame. Be extra careful with composition and take your time. And because your exposures are going to be slowed down, use a tripod when necessary.
Hama Lcd/Plasma Cleaning Gel+Glove
After two to three goes with this I can say that I am very impressed.
I have a very clear screen and am well impressed.
Delivery was prompt and overalll I would reccomend this product to my friends
One thing that i hate is smeary lenses, so far i have used loads of products with limited sucess. I was very sceptical of this product at first, so i tested it on an old cheap pair of binoculars and the results were amazing, all the smears and stains dissapeard after a few rubs. To get the best results you must follow the instructions carefully. The pop out brush must be used first to remove any grit, sand or sharp particals or else you might grind them into your lens........ Then you use the other end of the pen on the lens and make small circular motions with light pressure. If there are some real stubborn stains (like i had) i found that by breathing on the lens surface and misting it up, then using the applicator gave the best results. So far i have had superb results on all my optical equipment. I found it better to get this kit than the single pens on offer as my equipment has various sizes of lenses.
I used to have a rubber hood on my old film SLR's 50mm lens many years ago, and have been meaning to get one for my DSLR for ages.
This is a great hood, fits the Nikon 50mm D perfectly. The thread is actually metal, which was a surprise for such a cheap hood.
Best of all, as it's retractable you can just leave it on the lens. No need to remove it to put the lens in a bag, plus it gives the lens some cushioning and protection.
