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live4u

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Fellas,
Long time since I cleaned up the dust on my 40D and put to use. I am getting back to landscapes and need help from you to figure which filters are best

1) ND filters (3,6,10 stops) - Any color cast you see, what is the brand, size? (I probably will use wide angle lens like 17-55

2) Vari ND - Does it makes sense? If yes, which one is good (again color cast or the dreaded cross)

Usage is primarily for that silken smooth effect for water, clouds etc... I might use this during sun rise/sun set with a grad or reverse grad (I have singhray).

Thanks and your help is always appreciated.
 
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480sparky

Senior Member
Rick M said:
Stay away from the Variable ND's, between the cross and poor performance, they are just not worth the money.
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Hmmm. Rather a blanket statement that isn't universally correct, don't you think?

Yes, cheap VNDs tend to cross (and usually at a far lower level than they claim) and provide poor performance, but quality VNDs do exist. I wouldn't say a Singh-Ray is a poor performer.

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FastGlass

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After reading this thread I went and looked up the cross pattern effect. Very surprised to say the least as I just purchased one and had no idea about this problem. So I screwed on the filter and took some test shots. Could not get the pattern to show up. The filter I'm using is the Cokin Pure Harmonie 77mm.
 
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live4u

Senior Member
FastGlass said:
After reading this thread I went and looked up the cross pattern effect. Very surprised to say the least as I just purchased one and had no idea about this problem. So I screwed on the filter and took some test shots. Could not get the pattern to show up. The filter I'm using is the Cokin Pure Harmonie 77mm.
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It typically comes up a the max stop and beyond.
 
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Rick M

Senior Member
480sparky said:
Hmmm. Rather a blanket statement that isn't universally correct, don't you think?

Yes, cheap VNDs tend to cross (and usually at a far lower level than they claim) and provide poor performance, but quality VNDs do exist. I wouldn't say a Singh-Ray is a poor performer.

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That is correct, tends to be a problem with less expensive ones. I have also read that some do not reach the stated "density", what is your experience with that concern?
 
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480sparky

Senior Member
Rick M said:
That is correct, tends to be a problem with less expensive ones. I have also read that some do not reach the stated "density", what is your experience with that concern?
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My Singh-Ray is manufacturer-rated for 2 to 8 stops. I've gotten 10 stops out of it without crossing.
 
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