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03/15/2005 07:10:53 AM · #1 |
Does anyone know how much variance there is in the quality of circular polarisers & ND filters? I need a 67mm and need to choose one that's worth having.
Thanks in advance.
Jon
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03/15/2005 07:28:58 AM · #2 |
I have gone the cokin system. One filter and an adapter for each lens.
It is great, I have first used it for the AA challenge, you can see the outtakes in my protfolio.
Here is an example.
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03/15/2005 07:29:02 AM · #3 |
I have the Cokin P system. I use it for the split ND filters. They also make a circular polarizer to fit the system. The Cokin is great because you can move the filter to any position.
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03/15/2005 08:21:48 AM · #4 |
| Thanks - I have Cokin P system for 58mm but I just wondered how the quality between brands may vary. |
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03/18/2005 10:41:36 PM · #5 |
I had the Hoya Super HMC when I had my D-Reb and the quality was phenomenal. Right now I'm looking at the Cokin P Series of filters just because you can position the ND filters in the correct position for the picture you're framing.
//www.geocities.com/cokinfiltersystem/howitworks.htm
//www.2filter.com/cokin/cokinp.html |
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03/18/2005 11:04:04 PM · #6 |
with the cokin system, do you still get the UV filter for protection? do you keep the filter system on at all times? This doesn't seem really practical. Or do you just attach it when you need a graduated nd or a polarizer?
thanks
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03/18/2005 11:21:23 PM · #7 |
| It's a little too big to keep it attached all the time. If your looking for something to live on your lens you'd be better to buy like a Hoya or a B+W from //www.2filters.com. The downside to that, if you have multiple lenses with different diameters and you want a filter for each, the nice filters can go for upwards of $60 each. With the Cokin system you just buy adapter rings for $9 and share the filters with all of your lenses. Check out the first link above. |
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03/18/2005 11:25:39 PM · #8 |
so... do you keep a UV filter on all the time, and the attach the cokin filter on top of that when you need it?
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03/18/2005 11:40:14 PM · #9 |
| I've never used a UV filter. I've read a lot of mixed responses about their use. I'm very careful about putting my lens cap on when I'm not shooting. If you have a UV filter with threads on it you can keep the adapter on the camera and then slide the holder on when you need it. |
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