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02/03/2005 08:36:05 AM · #1 |
The local camera store advised this filter system. Is anyone using it? If so how do you find them or what do you use instead?
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02/03/2005 08:48:05 AM · #2 |
Originally posted by Gurilla:
The local camera store advised this filter system. Is anyone using it? If so how do you find them or what do you use instead? |
Have been using them for several years going back to 35mm days. Fairly easy to use with the filter holder that attaches to front area of lens using a screw-in adapter. Go to Amazon.com and do a search on Cokin - you'll see numerous hits. I think the last couple I ordered were thru Adorama - maybe B&H. Sorry, can't remember the vendor without checking my receipts (which are at home).
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02/03/2005 08:57:20 AM · #3 |
Hi,
I have just started using them, and am really impressed. They coming in two or three sizes, I use "A" i think you may need to use "P". You need an adaptor ring to fit the thread of you lens to the cokin filter holder. This lets you use one rotating filter and three 'normal' ones, which are just pieces of perspex. I have a link at home with examples from all their filters which is really useful. The Cirular polarizer is a god-send, to get rid of distracting reflections but most of all i use the graduated filters, e.g:
 
Best of all I get them all off of ebay for about 99p! (but run the risk of scratches)
I really think they're great.
Happy snapping
MARK
EDIT: how to use them explained HERE
Message edited by author 2005-02-03 09:00:43. |
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02/03/2005 09:15:14 AM · #4 |
| I've recently started using Cokin P filters. They are great for graduated filters because you can move them up and down to adjust for the position of the horizon. I also enjoy the star filters. My only complaint is that I am not finding them acceptable for wideangle photography as they sit off the lens a way and get in the way of the photo. |
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02/03/2005 09:30:22 AM · #5 |
I recently bought the wide P adapter for use with my 10-22 and it works well, though it does still obstruct a bit at 10mm.
The square filters are plastic, but for their purpose their fine.
The wide filter holder only has one slot to keep it from sticking out too much in front of the lens.
I bought a graduated ND filter which works well, a fog filter (graduated) which I haven't played with yet, a polarizer (which is hard to turn in the contraption), and the blank filter set so I can do some experimenting with gels.
Frankly, I find the thing a little awkward, and difficult to get on and off. But it works, and it's quite economical to use a variety of special filters. And the GND filters are really easy to use in this square format.
I had the "A" system for my older 49mm system, and that's more convenient (smaller), but for larger diameter lenses you need P.
Message edited by author 2005-02-03 09:30:45. |
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02/03/2005 10:10:17 AM · #6 |
The cokin filter system itself is great. As previously mentioned, they are resin and do scratch easily. Just be careful with them, They are very inexpensive, so if you scratch one, just get another.
Singh-Ray makes glass filters to fit the coking system, but they are very expensive.
I personally use the cokin for the graduated ND filters and love the adjustibility. I give the filter system a thumbs up.
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02/03/2005 10:22:32 AM · #7 |
| NShapiro...Thanks for letting me know there is a wide P adaptor. Gonna check it out. |
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02/03/2005 11:18:54 AM · #8 |
I have the 'P' series cokin filters, not all of them, but a few specials.
I use the ND, ND Grads, Sunset, blue grads to pull down over bright skies.
Cokin filters (or equiv) should be in any photographers bag. Invaluable.
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02/04/2005 06:46:37 AM · #9 |
Got the starter kit today with the 67mm adapter fot the 18-70mm lens and the sunset filter plus I ordered the circular polariser for it as well. :)
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02/04/2005 12:20:29 PM · #10 |
Originally posted by nshapiro:
...The square filters are plastic, but for their purpose their fine...Frankly, I find the thing a little awkward, and difficult to get on and off.... |
[Omissions mine]
I use a set of graduated ones and find much use for them on the many overcast days with bland skies on the West Coast. The system, however, is of poor built.
The plastic does not adapt well to temperature changes. My ring adaptor won't properly fit into any of the slots on the holder anymore. The filters themselves have no edge to hold onto while handling them and, thus, require constant cleaning. In cold weather nothing fits.
It is quite awquard, if not impossible to put the camera away temporarily (or protect it from fog and rain under a coat) with the thing still attached. I've had to improvise a filter pocket, since the one provided by the manufacturer lasted for about half a day.
Message edited by author 2005-02-04 12:23:49.
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02/04/2005 12:34:13 PM · #11 |
| I agree they have their drawbacks, but overall I feel the 'pros' outweigh the 'cons'. |
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02/04/2005 12:54:50 PM · #12 |
| I keep a cokin attached all the time and find the modular lens hoods excellent as well, there are other systems. The English LEE filter is a better build and filter quality than Cokin but also more expensive. Joe Cornish the landscape phototographer uses this system extensivly. |
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