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Title: Cannon 300d filer measurement?
Post by: Kobe on 17 April 2013, 13:02

Some filers have come up really cheap but I ain't got my camera on me to check if it is a 58mm fitment, am I right in saying it is??

Thanks

Title: Re: Cannon 300d filer measurement?
Post by: DubFan on 17 April 2013, 13:41

It's not the camera that's the issue, it's the lens that you need to know.
Once you know which lens you've got, then you can look up what filter size it is.
Is it just the kit lens from the 300D ? eg an 18-55mm ?

Title: Re: Cannon 300d filer measurement?
Post by: Kobe on 17 April 2013, 14:56

Yes mate that's the one. Won't fit then will they :(

Title: Re: Cannon 300d filer measurement?
Post by: DubFan on 17 April 2013, 16:00

Quote from: Kobe on 17 April 2013, 14:56

Yes mate that's the one. Won't fit then will they :(

You seem to be confusing filter size with lens focal length.

18-55mm is the focal length of the lens (the longer the lens, the greater the zoom).
The filter size is the measurement across the front of the lens where you screw in a filter.
The lens that comes with the 300D is most likely the EFS 18-55mm which has a
 filter size of 58mm.

What type of filter is being offered? UV, polariser,ND filter?

Title: Re: Cannon 300d filer measurement?
Post by: Kobe on 17 April 2013, 17:39

These are the filers shes selling.
SEPIA, RED, CLOSE UP +2, CLOSE UP +1, DIFFUSER, L.P.L, DUTO, YELLOW, VERI CROSS, N.D, ORANGE, MULTI IMAGE,

(http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w408/rob8lebron/filters_zps40af5181.jpg) (http://s1074.photobucket.com/user/rob8lebron/media/filters_zps40af5181.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Cannon 300d filer measurement?
Post by: T_J_G on 17 April 2013, 17:44

Wouldn't bother personally.

Title: Re: Cannon 300d filer measurement?
Post by: Kobe on 17 April 2013, 17:57

Quote from: T_J_G on 17 April 2013, 17:44

Wouldn't bother personally.

Not even worth a tenner??  :undecided:

Title: Re: Cannon 300d filer measurement?
Post by: Ridg on 17 April 2013, 18:32

Quote from: Kobe on 17 April 2013, 17:57

Quote from: T_J_G on 17 April 2013, 17:44

Wouldn't bother personally.

Not even worth a tenner??  :undecided:

well worth a tenner.  Odds are the Image quality (IQ) will be shocking but the colour filters will give you an insight into filters with B/W the same with the other creative filters. 

Title: Re: Cannon 300d filer measurement?
Post by: DubFan on 17 April 2013, 18:44

For a tenner, probably worth it (provided they fit). The LPL is a Linear Polariser, so should be ok (circular polarisers are meant to give fewer problems with auto-focus).
The close up and ND filters will be useful, but the rest are effects filters, which can be simulated easily in Photoshop without degrading your image quality.

Check them for scratches, dirt and dust. Don't expect them to be brilliant, but you might be lucky, especially if you spot some decent brands (eg HOYA, Kenko).

Title: Re: Cannon 300d filer measurement?
Post by: Kobe on 17 April 2013, 19:03

Nice one. thanks for the Tips, Im going to have a look at them tomorrow.  :smiley: