Anyone use them?
A website I've mentioned in other threads seem to be doing them very reasonably, so wondering if anyone's any insight.
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| Author: | ProfessorF [ Thu Jul 23, 2009 8:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Cokin Filters P Series Filters |
Anyone use them? A website I've mentioned in other threads seem to be doing them very reasonably, so wondering if anyone's any insight.
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| Author: | nickminers [ Thu Jul 23, 2009 9:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cokin Filters P Series Filters |
I use them - can't go below 24mm with them though (needed to get X-Pro series for that). If you've got plenty of time to set up your shot, then they're perfect for the job. I only use ND grads though; can't speak for their other stuff. |
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| Author: | veato [ Thu Jul 23, 2009 9:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cokin Filters P Series Filters |
I have a cheaper copy version (Kood) as I wanted to experiment with some filters without spending a lot if it didnt work out. I've got an ND-grad, warm-up, and ND4. They've been pretty good to be honest. If I became more competent/got more use out of them I'd certainly consider upgrading to Cokin, Lee, etc systems. |
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| Author: | timark_uk [ Thu Jul 23, 2009 9:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cokin Filters P Series Filters |
What are these filters of which you speak? Mark |
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| Author: | ProfessorF [ Thu Jul 23, 2009 9:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cokin Filters P Series Filters |
Some complicated gubbins what you stick on the bit at the front. http://www.7dayshop.com/catalog/default ... ARCH&comp= Seems more reasonably priced than other sites I've seen, and I keep meaning to get around to starting a more serious filter kit. Like tripods, they're bits of kit that'll travel across systems, so wherever you end up shooting with you know you needn't reinvest in them. |
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| Author: | timark_uk [ Thu Jul 23, 2009 9:32 pm ] | |||||||||
| Post subject: | Re: Cokin Filters P Series Filters | |||||||||
There's none of them that fits my wide angle, so it's all useless to me. (8+) Mark |
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| Author: | trigen_killer [ Thu Jul 23, 2009 10:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cokin Filters P Series Filters |
I'm looking to build a collection of square filters, mainly ND filters and maybe a grey grad to start with but building the collection with a few more along the way. Thanks for linking to that site. It's clear that a full set starts to get pretty expensive, but given the cost and additional hassle of screw-on filters, I'll be glad to give these a go. I've got some of the smaller Cokin square filters around somewhere, but my new lens is 67mm so I need the P series anyway, plus the reduced or eliminated risk of vignetting makes the P series attractive. Thanks for the link, Prof. |
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| Author: | ProfessorF [ Thu Jul 23, 2009 10:34 pm ] | |||||||||
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That's interesting. I shoot hand held 90% of the time, mostly with the polariser. The advantage of the screw on style would be that I can handle the camera more easily and not worry about losing a filter, I guess. I need to get some time with one to fiddle with it I suppose. |
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| Author: | nickminers [ Fri Jul 24, 2009 5:48 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cokin Filters P Series Filters |
I don't think there's any danger of losing a filter - the holder holds them pretty firmly. There needs to be some give though - as you need to be able to adjust the horizon on your ND grads, for example. The only reason I said that was because if you decide you want to use a filter, you either need to have an adapter and holder permanently attached to each of your lenses, or you have to screw on the adapter ring, slide on the holder, find the right filter and slide it in, which takes away some of the spontaneity. For most landscape work this won't be a problem; it just depends when you'll be using the filters. For the 'Top Gear' effect in your pictures of old sports cars, it would be perfect :) |
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| Author: | veato [ Fri Jul 24, 2009 5:50 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cokin Filters P Series Filters |
£15.99 P-Series 2-stop ND4 (Cokin) £7.82 P-Series 2-stop ND4 (Kood) £17.61 Z-Pro 100mm ND4 (Kood) I'm not suggesting for one minute the Kood 'copies' will be as good as the Cokin but they're quite a bit cheaper for your first foray into filters. |
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| Author: | andytw [ Fri Jul 24, 2009 7:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cokin Filters P Series Filters |
There is a reasonably priced Cokin ND grad kit available here. |
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| Author: | ProfessorF [ Fri Jul 24, 2009 7:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cokin Filters P Series Filters |
Good link! Shame about the sample photo they used to demonstrate the effect though. 
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