Haze/filters with S3IS also, airshow help please

[TheNetwerk2020]

I am planning on taking A LOT of airshow pictures later in july and in early august. Some of the planes, are literally the only ONE flying in the united states, so I really want to get some nice photos.

I've been to a few local airports here and have been photographing planes/practicing with different settings and such, but I keep running into the dreaded haze problem(s).

What are ANY tips to get some of this haze to go away?

I'm looking at purchasing the following, will any of this help?
1.) 52mm lensmate adapter (It will lock on the camera after I remove the locking ring, right?)
2.) Raynox DCR-730 52mm -- will i still be able to use macro/super macro with this lens on?
3.) 52mm plastic clip-in lens cap -- I'm thinking I'll have to remove the wide angle lens and attatch this to the barrel adapter?
4.) 52mm (double coated) UV filter fromy Hoya

I'm buying from lensmateonline.com

..it should all work together, right?



What will help? with the haze/glare/noise.. I have looked around and cant come up with many answers that I can put into use w/o spending thousands on camera equipment, and I dont know where else to look/ask :confused:

anyone who shoots airshows, any tips.. please. I really would like to take nice photos. They dont have to be perfect, but any help is appreciated.

please and thank you!:)

[XaiLo]

It will all work fine together the lens has no front mount no issue there. If you can pick up two adapters use one for the lens, the other for the filter. You will need a skylight filter to cut haze Hoya HMC 52mm Sky Filter Geniune Hoya $15.11, Hoya SMC Pro 1 52mm Skylight $40.15 there are also some in between @ http://www.2filter.com/prices/specials.html once you click on a filter it will show the reduced price.

[BowerR64]

Ide like to see some shots with and without the filter.

[TheNetwerk2020]

Ide like to see some shots with and without the filter.


When/if I get one, I will be sure to post pictures.

I just started a gallery on a new site. I'm going to put up some good/bad photos taken with the S3IS. There are ones where it did exactly what its supposed to, then there are others where.. I've been left very disappointed by the camera. When it's up, I'll say somethin.

[TheNetwerk2020]

It will all work fine together the lens has no front mount no issue there. If you can pick up two adapters use one for the lens, the other for the filter. You will need a skylight filter to cut haze Hoya HMC 52mm Sky Filter Geniune Hoya $15.11, Hoya SMC Pro 1 52mm Skylight $40.15 there are also some in between @ http://www.2filter.com/prices/specials.html once you click on a filter it will show the reduced price.


You've confused me.. Which one are you saying will cut haze?

Hoya HMC 52mm Sky Filter Geniune Hoya $15.11
or
Hoya SMC Pro 1 52mm Skylight $40.15

...whats the difference? It really made no sense.

[XaiLo]

Sorry mate I just copied and pasted the descriptions they are both "Sky Filters" One is the cheapest in their line the other is the most expensive. Primary difference is with the coating


Today's lenses from all the camera companies -- normals, zooms, telephotos and wide's are all multi-coated. Multi-coating helps reduce most surface reflections. We feel this is an important function, allowing maximum light transmission. However, this multi-coat benefit is only secondary to the reduction of flare (reflection).

The problem of natural lens flare is encountered from any stray light entering the optical path from angles not necessary to capture the required image on film. Lens flare is most noticed when you are taking images with strong back light situations, example Sunsets, scenic's, studio portraits, fashion etc. Using hoods as deep as possible for the working focal length in use is a big step in reducing the light flare problem. Today's zooms have such a wide range. The hoods supplied with lenses are usually very shallow - to cover 28 to ??? (200mm focal length).

The reflections of light happen at every air space between lenses and filter elements. Internal lens reflections are usually at an extreme minimum because the light becomes focused as it passes through the lens elements.

The rear coating of the filter (the part that faces the lens) is the most critical surface to be coated. If the filter rear surface is multi-coated, it will reflect the minimum amount of light back to the first element in the lens group.

You can read the whole article here
http://www.2filter.com/faq/multicoatedfaq.html

[TheNetwerk2020]

Sorry mate I just copied and pasted the descriptions they are both "Sky Filters" One is the cheapest in their line the other is the most expensive. Primary difference is with the coating



You can read the whole article here
http://www.2filter.com/faq/multicoatedfaq.html

Aaaah, OK :) I thought you were reccomending I get both.. and I didnt understand. I found a Pro1 series for a decent-ish price. Problem is, I have NO experience with filters at all.. so I'm a bit hesitant..

[XaiLo]

A sky filter is not difficult to implement and you have to learn sometime, so go ahead, go for it have some fun.