ND filters: What is the best ND filter ND 1000 10 stop. Tha NICI , the GOBI or the Heida this is the price I could afford 72mm.Thanks Jim Bianco...

Jim Bianco

What is the best ND filter ND 1000 10 stop. Tha NICI , the GOBI or the Heida this is the price I could afford 72mm.Thanks Jim Bianco

lamiaceae Loc: San Luis Obispo County, CA

Jim Bianco wrote:

What is the best ND filter ND 1000 10 stop. Tha NICI , the GOBI or the Heida this is the price I could afford 72mm.Thanks Jim Bianco

10 Stops!? Are you sure that is what you need before spending for such a pricey item? Do you plan to use it more than once? A specialty / special project filter. Oddly, I don't even know those brands. Hopefully you will get some helpful advice.

Jim Bianco

lamiaceae wrote:

10 Stops!? Are you sure that is what you need before spending for such a pricey item? Do you plan to use it more than once? A specialty / special project filter. Oddly, I don't even know those brands. Hopefully you will get some helpful advice.

Thanks

1Bigdog1

Hey Jim I have played with my nd filters very little
But what I was able to do is stack a few filters to get close to the 10 stop. Also a polarizing filter adds a couple stops too
Work for me I have Cokin slide in style filters

Jim Bianco

Thanks, that is something to think about

rgrenaderphoto Loc: Hollywood, CA

Jim Bianco wrote:

What is the best ND filter ND 1000 10 stop. Tha NICI , the GOBI or the Heida this is the price I could afford 72mm.Thanks Jim Bianco

Neither. Look at the Lee Filter system and the 10x Big Stopper. It depends on they type of photography you engage in. If you are a snapshooter, or SOOC devotee, prob not much application. For those of us who view capturing the image as the beginning of the process, a lot

I carry mine with me, and use it all the time where the composition warrants.

Jim Bianco

Thanks

John N Loc: HP14 3QF Stokenchurch, UK

I got one of these. This from the EOS magazine shop, a shop of the beaten track that is a supplement to the magazine of the same name. I've only used it once but was quite pleased with the results for the expenditure, whilst accepting it's no BW.

http://www.eos-magazine-shop.com/srb-neutral-density-nd1000-filter-c2x20048227

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

Jim, my filter collection is slowly migrating towards B+W. I have one of their 10 stop filters and love the results I've obtained with it, and their other filters. There are other aspects of their design that is exceptionally useful.
--Bob

Jim Bianco wrote:

What is the best ND filter ND 1000 10 stop. Tha NICI , the GOBI or the Heida this is the price I could afford 72mm.Thanks Jim Bianco

queencitysanta Loc: Charlotte, North Carolina

I only use B&W. They have never let me down

TomV Loc: Annapolis, Maryland

rgrenaderphoto wrote:

Neither. Look at the Lee Filter system and the 10x Big Stopper. It depends on they type of photography you engage in. If you are a snapshooter, or SOOC devotee, prob not much application. For those of us who view capturing the image as the beginning of the process, a lot

I carry mine with me, and use it all the time where the composition warrants.

I agree. On-line videos on how to use them. You may be able to buy a used one as well.

camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.

Many professionals use the 3 or 6 stops filter for the majority of their assignments. Breakthrough is a great quality filter and it is neutral in color. I paid around $100 for mine and I do not regret my purchase.
It has been said, you do not need a 10 stop ND filter and do not buy the variable one or you will regret it.

Jim Bianco

rmalarz wrote:

Jim, my filter collection is slowly migrating towards B+W. I have one of their 10 stop filters and love the results I've obtained with it, and their other filters. There are other aspects of their design that is exceptionally useful.
--Bob

I know B&W are good but very $$$$.

John N Loc: HP14 3QF Stokenchurch, UK

One thing I forgot to mention is that you can't focus through an ND10, so you focus, then put the filter on. This makes the filters in independent holders easier to use. You need to hold the lens rock steady whilst you put on a threaded one.

ggab Loc: ?

John N wrote:

One thing I forgot to mention is that you can't focus through an ND10, so you focus, then put the filter on. This makes the filters in independent holders easier to use. You need to hold the lens rock steady whilst you put on a threaded one.

"filters in independent holders"