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 03/21/2008 02:20:15 PM · #1
Hi all,

I bought the 'cokin' filter system, but havent boughten any filters yet, I was wondering what you used most often in you setup. That could get me pointed in the right direction for what I may want to purchase.

Thanks
Rich
 03/21/2008 02:21:30 PM · #2
Graduated ND filters
 03/21/2008 04:58:19 PM · #3
Thanks Cpanaioti,

Anyone else use this system, that would like to give input?
 03/21/2008 05:00:43 PM · #4
Graduated ND filter
 03/21/2008 05:00:50 PM · #5
I have to second the ND filters, they are invaluable. However, I also enjoy the effects of graduated colored filters. they can and will give you a smoother transition then using photoshop. This is a good example of using the colored filters.


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 03/28/2008 11:47:46 AM · #6
Thanks to all who have answered thus far, One last time to get anyones opinion that I have missed.

I am trying to come up with filters commonly used with the 'Cokin' Filter System.

Thanks
Rich
 03/28/2008 11:57:32 AM · #7
Get hard edge and soft edge ND's. Also, the mounting system works well but don't be afraid to try handholding your filters. Especially the Grad ND's. Handholding allows you to feather the affect by movement during the exposure or selectively filter a portion of the image.
 03/28/2008 12:10:29 PM · #8
Handholding the filters is how I got the effect on the photos I posted earlier.
 03/28/2008 12:18:41 PM · #9
don't forget non-graduated ND's. especially useful when trying to lengthen shutter times to get that nice smooth look to moving water or clouds.
 03/28/2008 12:35:55 PM · #10
Originally posted by brownsm:
don't forget non-graduated ND's. especially useful when trying to lengthen shutter times to get that nice smooth look to moving water or clouds.

Sometimes you can use the dark portion a graduated ND to cover the whole lens. This gives you a non-graduated effect for longer exposures. I say "sometimes" because it depends on the diameter of your lens an if the dark portion is enough to cover the whole lens.

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