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Different effects with different light sources and camera programs
I'm fairly pleased with this filter but find that it does have its limitations. Very bright direct light, ie. the Sun, invariably leads to a pronounced degree of prismatic effect in the starbursts. This, obviously, is no problem when shooting or editing to black and white. I also noticed a "broken line" pattern when shooting in Program mode that disappears when shooting in Auto. The conversion of 8-point to 4-point stars is achieved by a turn of the outer ring and a near-perfect overlay alignment for a 4-point star is easily possible. I find a more pleasing effect is derived from low-intensity light sources (candles, small dim lights). I think using a soft filter in conjunction with this would be ideal. As with any filter, much experimentation is required in order to find the sweet spots that will work best for you and your equipment. I find that the lens cap of my Sony RX10 IV is not very secure on this filter, but I rarely leave filters attached long-term anyway. This filter, as with all the K&F Concept filters I have, is well-built, sturdy, and affordable.
18/11/2023
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