Graduated ND filter kit recommendation
Apr 23, 2017 15:58:33 #
SusanFromVermont wrote:
You don't really need a set of grad ND filters, ju... (show quote)
I probably should have written "holder and filter kit" instead. Thats really what I'm after. I have a bunch of CPLs, ND in various sizes & 2 graduated screw-on filters accumulated over the years, 2 of 58mm hard edge kind but don't have a 77mm. It is more economical to have a holder and 2-3 filters vs. cost of different filter sizes plus the hassle of looking for the right size at time of need. All I really need for now is 1, 2 & 3 soft stop, and I'd rather not do post-processing at all.
Thank you for your response. This is first time in Banff, i gather its really beautiful from what i've read.
Apr 23, 2017 16:02:06 #
[quote=amfoto1]My recommendation is to forget about the filters and use post-processing techniques instead, unless you're shooting film.
With digital Graduated ND filters are unnecessary. I have a set left over from my film days that I haven't used in years. The same thing can be done in post-processing far better, more accurately and more controllably than was ever possible with filters.
I have not tried it and avoid post-process if at all possible.
With digital Graduated ND filters are unnecessary. I have a set left over from my film days that I haven't used in years. The same thing can be done in post-processing far better, more accurately and more controllably than was ever possible with filters.
I have not tried it and avoid post-process if at all possible.
Apr 23, 2017 16:19:39 #
I purchases the NISI kit with the circular polo filter and several step up/ down rings. This is an excellent choice (in my opinion) and compared to the
Lee system, very compatative.
Lee system, very compatative.
Apr 23, 2017 16:30:32 #
Michaele wrote:
I purchases the NISI kit with the circular polo filter and several step up/ down rings. This is an excellent choice (in my opinion) and compared to the
Lee system, very compatative.
Lee system, very compatative.
I've checked on it as well, little bit less than Formatt. Don't know if the filters Lee-FH-Cokin can interchange.
Thanks.
Apr 23, 2017 17:58:26 #
switchman wrote:
I probably should have written "holder and fi... (show quote)
I don't know if this is what you want, but you can check it out:
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1271052-REG/cokin_ch3ho25_p_series_graduated_neutral.html?sts=pi
If you do not want the whole kit, which includes a couple of hard edge filters along with the 3-stop graduated, the filter holder system is only $12.00 purchased separately. Then you could buy just the filter[s] you want. Just make sure they will fit into the P series holder [other brands make ones in that size, you are not limited to Cokin], and make sure you have the adapters for each lens [77mm is $11.04].
This link takes you to a page with only P-sized filters on it:
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?ipp=100&atclk=Brand_Tiffen&Ns=p_PRICE_2%7c0&ci=15073&N=4026728349+4254301310+4291532520+4291218879+4291162308
Apr 24, 2017 00:44:24 #
switchman wrote:
I've been searching for affordable graduated ND filter kits that can be used for both my Fuji 16mm 1.4 lens and Nikon 80-200. The Fuji 16mm is 67mm and Nikon lens is 77mm.
I found some negative comments about the Format Hitech filters but its the only affordable kit (less than $200).
Anyone have recommendation for such a kit filter ?
I'm getting my gear ready for upcoming trip to western Canada (Lake Louise/Banff area) in June.
I found some negative comments about the Format Hitech filters but its the only affordable kit (less than $200).
Anyone have recommendation for such a kit filter ?
I'm getting my gear ready for upcoming trip to western Canada (Lake Louise/Banff area) in June.
Did you check B&H Photo? Here is link to their website page with 77mm Grad ND Filters, all of them priced under your $200.00 affordable price range. Specs to look for when purchasing a filter are multi-coated glass over non coated glass to prevent ghosting and reflections, a brass filter ring over plastic or aluminum to prevent filter from jamming and getting stuck on your lens, optical glass construction vs resin filters. Schneider, Heliopan, and B&W are the more expensive filters and all are made with high quality optical glass. Some of the Format filters say they have a resin layer in between two glass layers, which may be why some don't like them.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?ipp=48&Ns=p_PRICE_2%7c1&ci=15073&N=4026728349+4294955264&setIPP=48&srtclk=itemspp
Here is also a link to a website that did a comparison between glass and resin filters for you to look at and see the differences they found.
https://photographylife.com/glass-vs-resin-filters/
Apr 24, 2017 07:13:25 #
Second the info using Lightroom grad filter just get a good circular polarizer an do the rest in lr
Apr 25, 2017 18:51:37 #
After all the research and comparison, I now realized its going to cost me a lot more than my budget (more than $500) for the quality items i want. So i did a quick PP with LR GND and now realized its potential.
Thank you to all who responded, we can now close this thread.
Btw, I feel the Format Hitech is a very good system and they have the glass filters as well.
Thank you to all who responded, we can now close this thread.
Btw, I feel the Format Hitech is a very good system and they have the glass filters as well.
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