Following on from my review of the Lee Big Stopper 10-stop neutral density filter, I have recently acquired a piece of shade 11 welding glass and will endeavour to produce some long-exposure images using it. I purchased it for the huge sum of £2 (including P&P) from Amazon (here).
First I had to find a way of attaching the glass to the front of my lens in such a way that is easy, secure and flush – so that no light can get around it.
I did a trawl on the internet and found some ideas which I then modified to suit:-
I placed two elastic band on either side of the glass.
On the ‘front’ side I used black insulating tape to keep the bands in position.
I placed the petal-type lens hood onto the lens backwards – and then carefully looped the elastic bands over the -petals- to secure it in place.
Even though I say so myself, it looks pretty cool.
All I need to do now is determine the exposure required to compensate for it and find out how to reduce the colour-cast which will undoubtedly be present.
Check back for part 2 to see how I get on.