on 19/2/02 5:40 pm, Kotsinadelis, Peter (Peter) at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> > > Trieu, Ethan wrote: >> Whats the best filter to very subtly soften a portrait? <snip> > ---------------------------------------------------------- > > Ethan, > > Make your own to suit your needs. You can make a near-Softar > filter inexpensively. Get a plain UV filter. > Take clear or white nail polish and apply drops symmetrically > across the glass. Let them dry and use a wide aperture and > try it out. If you need more softening then simply > add more dots, if less remove some with a Qtip and acetone. > Acetone will not harm the coating on a filter, but keep > it away from the black ring as it will remove some paint > if you rub hard. > > Peter K Another inexpensive method is to get a cheap (or scratched etc) UV filter and apply wire wool and elbow grease! Tim * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
