ND Filters which one?

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Hi,

I need advice!
Just read thread on the Lee Filters, nice, but way outta me budget!
The brands come in so many numbers, what should I buy and which brands should I definitely not buy?
I also read about variable ND filters are they any good,and should I go for an ND4 or ND8?
I would like to experiment while at the seaside this Summer...

Thx very much!
 
If you want to go to the silly end, and try 10-stop filters, try this one :

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00DNCO0L2

At £50 quid can't fault it (no obvious colour casts etc) - Have to be careful when screwing it on not to disturb focus though, but I've never really got on with drop-in filters.

Have also got various smaller ND filters but the only time they come out is to turn the 10 stop into a 13 stop... its generally easier to force the ISO down a couple of stops if you can...

Variable ND filters are universally considered rubbish.

p.s.
0.3 = 1 stop = 2ND.... er... because, obviously... :thinking:
 
OK thanks, I'll keep that one in mind :)
And what about Cokin, Hama, Hoya,...are these any good?
 
SnEm said:
OK thanks, I'll keep that one in mind :)
And what about Cokin, Hama, Hoya,...are these any good?
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Do you mean ND, or ND Grad? Completely different.

And be aware that filters are confusingly numbered. One stop is x2 or 0.3; two stops is 4x or 0.6; three stops is x8 or 0.9, and so on. Ten stops is x1024 or 3.0.
 
SnEm said:
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Prolly best to search the forum for that, lots of threads on it. You'll need to bone up on technique as well. A couple of years ago, good ND filters of the very dark variety (the kind you're wanting) were expensive. The best ones still are, but there are quite a few others about that are almost as good for a fraction of the cost.
 
i have the haida pro 2 and cant fault it. cost me around £40 . no real colour cast otehr than a very slight grey tinge ), glass is schott glass and its coated with anti oil, water, scratch protection.
i have the ND1000 filter ( ND 3.0 ) thogh i wouldnt mind getting the ND x64 ( 1.8 ) for when i dont need a total black out filter like the ND1000
 
flossie said:
If you want to go to the silly end, and try 10-stop filters, try this one :

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00DNCO0L2

At £50 quid can't fault it (no obvious colour casts etc) - Have to be careful when screwing it on not to disturb focus though, but I've never really got on with drop-in filters.

Have also got various smaller ND filters but the only time they come out is to turn the 10 stop into a 13 stop... its generally easier to force the ISO down a couple of stops if you can...

Variable ND filters are universally considered rubbish.

p.s.
0.3 = 1 stop = 2ND.... er... because, obviously... :thinking:
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I'd second the above on this, very nice quality and a bargain to boot!
 
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