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whitey
02-10-2008, 20:09
Evening all

this will be really simple to some but i need help with this one

whats needed for these filters? for example

Nikon 12-24. i need a 77mm mount yeah? then how do they attatch? looking at the ND Grad filters atm but not sure what i need to make it "work" with my lenses

thanks in advance
JPS
02-10-2008, 20:15
Filter, screw thread to go onto your lens and the filter holder that slides onto the screw thread thingy. All simple and not that expensive really.
EdBray
02-10-2008, 20:15
You can use Cokin P filters, if they are for occasional use you may be better off with some Kood filters, try ebay Surrey Photographic have a range of Kood filters (Cokin P size) and Cokin P filters if you would rather go with them!
marky_h
02-10-2008, 20:17
Just bought a Kood set-up, which is compatible with the Cokin system. The filters themselves are rectangular, and slot in to a square-section holder, up to three at a time for the Kood set-up. This in turn clips to an adaptor ring - you need to buy the correct size of this for the lens to which you are attaching the filter assembly - and then screws onto the front of your lens. I got mine from www.crookedimaging.com :)
Garnock
02-10-2008, 20:17
You need three things.

1. A 77mm adaptor ring which screws onto the front of your lens.
2. a Filter holder which attaches to the adaptor ring.
3. A ND grad filter which slides into the holder.

http://www.cokin.co.uk/pages/main.htm

Christ, those replies popped up all at the same time. :)
whitey
02-10-2008, 20:19
fantastic, thanks for a quick response
whitey
02-10-2008, 20:27
Just ordered a Holder, Adaptor and a ND2 filter to start
JPS
02-10-2008, 21:01
Just ordered a Holder, Adaptor and a ND2 filter to start

Ooh, may have better to go for the ND4, I bought the 2 and 4 and use the 4 all the time and haven't bothered with the ND2.
EdBray
02-10-2008, 21:03
Ooh, may have better to go for the ND4, I bought the 2 and 4 and use the 4 all the time and haven't bothered with the ND2.

I wouldn't bother with a ND2 either I would just drop the ISO by a stop!
whitey
03-10-2008, 07:33
it the first one, once i get used to them i will be buying more
Andysnap
03-10-2008, 12:57
Where did you get them from?

Andy
whitey
03-10-2008, 20:52
surrey photography on ebay