Welding Glass - Where to Purchase?

[v15ben]

Folks,
I'm back in the UK and fancy trying some new stuff with my photography.
I want to try some daytime long exposures on the cheap, hence the welding glass.
I've read a lot of guides, but just wondered where you folks buy the actual glass.
Where is the best place? A particular Ebay shop? Website? A local place?

I found this recommended elsewhere, is this OK?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4-x-3-Parweld-Welding-Le...

Thanks in advance.

[AndrewEH1]

I have no idea but seems cheap enough.

Interesting concept though, you should post the results whether they are good or bad!

[v15ben]

There's a vast thread on TalkPhotography with lots of examples.
My original inspiration actually.
AndWhyNot posted a great image the other day taken with 3 quid welding glass so that made me finally pull my finger out and get started.

[ben_h100]

There is a thread on here with loads of examples somewhere.

Interested to know how you get on as I could never get a decent focus, no matter what I tried.

[paul911]

ben_h100 said:

There is a thread on here with loads of examples somewhere.

Interested to know how you get on as I could never get a decent focus, no matter what I tried.

You should focus without the filter, then switch to manuel otherwise it will hunt. Then add your filter and snap away.

[Crafty_]

machine mart ? see this page, these have a few different ones

http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/search/filter/we...

[Lucas CAV]

Set a custom white balance as the welding glass will give a strong colour cast.

[MixxyMatosis]

Got mine on fleabay.

[Killwilly]

MixxyMatosis said:

Got mine on fleabay.

So did I, if I remember correctly, it came from Ireland.

[v15ben]

Thanks everyone.
I've blown £4 on 3 pieces (Shades 9, 10 and 11) on FleaBay with free postage.
Will have to post some test shots when I've had chance to try!

Edited by v15ben on Monday 3rd December 18:22