Skylight Filter + Tri-X

[SNAKECHILD]

So, I have a Nizo 481 Macro and some Tri-X 7266.
There was a filter that came with the camera (from cheap super 8 camera shop)
It is a B+W 49ES KR 1.5 1.1x Skylight Filter

Will using this filter along with the Tri-X in daylight work well?
What should I expect other than a loss of light coming in? More contrast?

I'm going to film some stuff tomorrow and I would LOVE an answer soon so I know.
thank you! :mrgreen:

[SNAKECHILD]

And let's just say I'm going to have it set on 'Bulb' and just use Auto Exposure.

[woods01]

http://www.fineart-photography.com/bwfilter.html

Your auto exposure will automatically account for any light loss when using filters, for more dramatic results with filters try using the coloured filters discussed in that link on future shoots.

To really learn, why don't you shoot some stuff with and without the skylight filter and compare the results?

[SNAKECHILD]

http://www.fineart-photography.com/bwfilter.html

Your auto exposure will automatically account for any light loss when using filters, for more dramatic results with filters try using the coloured filters discussed in that link on future shoots.

To really learn, why don't you shoot some stuff with and without the skylight filter and compare the results?

Awesome thanks, yeah if I had time I would just buy a colored filter and try some things out.
But my friend wanted to go film some stuff tomorrow, so we'll see how it goes.

Thank you though!

[David M. Leugers]

The skylight filter has no effect on Black and White film or color film. It supposedly reduces haze in the sky, but it is not that noticeable. It is used as a protector for the front of your lens. Always have it on. B+W the manufacturer makes top quality filters so you should have a good one.

[SNAKECHILD]

Thank you for all responses.
I wish i could edit the title of this post or something.

But another question for you all.

I went ahead and got a Green filter for the Tri-X.
And picked up an ND filter of 0.3

I plan on using the ND for 100D in pretty bright conditions. good idea?
and also, what about stacking the ND and the Green for the Tri-X in bright daylight? Good or bad idea?

Thoughts? Thanks again everyone, sorry for the n00b questions.

[joelpierre]

Yellow, orange or green filter (in black & white) are useful.
ND Filter 0.6 or 0.9 (ND4 or ND8) are needed in strong light (sunlight 100-200 ISO).
In black & white, orange internal filter of the camera can act as yellow or orange external filter.