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The dreaded "X" with variable ND?

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currentwestman
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i recently bought a LCW fader variable ND ii and took it out to shoot stills. i was shooting late afternoon in arches and had the filter stopped down all the way, 9 stops. even when the sun wasn't in the frame, i got the dark X across the frame. shitty. its not to big a deal with stills cuz i can check them before i shoot them, but im worried about it ruining shots when i shoot video? can anyone chime in? eheath? i think i took his suggestion and bought this specific filter.

i dont really wanna upgrade filters im poor and i know they can get up to like $400. but ill listen to anything...
Nov 6 2012 8:38PM
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CrotchKiller
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well fuc, i have a LCW ii on the way to me now, hopefully it's not a problem with video
Nov 6 2012 9:14PM
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MLeone
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I've had mine for 6 months, I use it all the time and have had 0 problems. Don't worry.
Nov 6 2012 9:19PM
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CrotchKiller
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Awesome
Nov 6 2012 9:22PM
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currentwestman
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you've never gotten that dark X before? do you ever shoot stills or just video?
Nov 6 2012 9:43PM
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.qzyxya
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I've heard of this in the cheap ones (like the $20 shitty nd faders), but idk about the lcw. You probably got a lemon.
Nov 6 2012 10:28PM
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Mkvackay
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i've had an lcw fader nd mk2 for close to 6 months now and if i go anywhere past 8 stops i get an X

I had honestly just assumed this was a downside of the two glass pieces moving together, but is there actually something wrong with mine?

holy retard
Nov 6 2012 10:47PM
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currentwestman
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yeah same i assumed it was the downside of a $99 filter...
Nov 7 2012 12:10AM
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eheath
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The lcw fader is kinda worthless past 4-5 stops with a wide lens. I dunno you even get the same things with more expensive faders
Nov 7 2012 2:24AM
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Mkvackay
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is that just the way it works when the glass overlaps eachother?
Nov 7 2012 1:08PM
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eheath
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Yeah just how that stuff works, if you need more than 4-5 stops buy non variable
Nov 7 2012 5:23PM
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Mkvackay
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word. not that i ever really need more than 5 stops but thats just something i wish i woulda known
Nov 7 2012 7:22PM
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eheath
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Yeah I mean, its only on wide lesnes. If you're shooting > 50mm you wont see it
Nov 7 2012 7:29PM
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