B&W 10 stop filter

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Taking a day off on Friday and going to the coast to take some landscape shots.

Would like to try out with a 10 stop filter however the only one that can be delivered from Amazon before Friday is the single coated B&W 10 stop filter, is there much difference between the single coated and multi coated versions considering only about £20 difference in price, would it be more sensible to wait for the multi coated version?
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bobman said:
Taking a day off on Friday and going to the coast to take some landscape shots.

Would like to try out with a 10 stop filter however the only one that can be delivered from Amazon before Friday is the single coated B&W 10 stop filter, is there much difference between the single coated and multi coated versions considering only about £20 difference in price, would it be more sensible to wait for the multi coated version?
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Never had any experience of the single or multi coated versions but I own the non coated version and it performs flawlessly during the day.
I would go as far as saying the single coated would suffice. It will help cut down on reflections and flare etc but unless you are going to put yourself in compromising lighting positions I would save the £20.
 
Thanks for that, just ordered the single coated version so I can try out on Friday.

Will I be able to use this with the "Cokin" P type square filter kit and how will I be able to position the graduated filter if I cannot see through the 10 stop filter?
 
bobman,

We have the single coated and from what chance I have had to use it it is fine. There appears very little induced colour cast but it does appear closer to 11 stops than 10.

Wrap up warm if you are going to use early in the day as several minutes exposure is a long time to stand

Post up some of your results and good luck

Rob :)
 
I think I have the single coated version, and I really like it. I do find it gives a slight red cast though.

I sometimes use mine in conjunction with the Cokin P system and find in good light I can position the grads using Live View. Failing that, in lower light it's guesswork and test shots!
 
I'd insert the grad first, compose and then insert the 10 stopper as the last thing before pressing the shutter release.

You may even have to focus manually before inserting the 10 stopper.
 
Northstander said:
I'd insert the grad first, compose and then insert the 10 stopper as the last thing before pressing the shutter release.

You may even have to focus manually before inserting the 10 stopper.
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A bit tricky with the B&W as it's a screw in type. I have had to take all my filters off to recompose and focus in the past, when shooting in falling light levels.
 
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