Fortkentdad
Senior Member
I'm thinking I "need" a ND filter of some sort.
Thought of the Cokin "P" series. Somewhere around $100 for an ND Kit + rings for each diameter I want to use. (Hear you can buy a cheap kit just for the full set of rings and they work fine??) But looks kinda bulky. On the other hand lots of optional square filters you can add later for creative effects (most you can get pp anyway???. Yes Lee is better but not spending that much money.
Considered a fixed ND filter - maybe a 10 stop or something like that and just use the one. Or a set of three (Hoya and Tiffen offer sets with 2 - 4 - 6 stackables). Maybe???
Many recommend the Faders
Looked at Faders. Cheap Fotga (and it gets some 'ok' youtuber reviews). $20 down by d'Bay comes to you on the slow boat from China - in about a month or two.
Some 'lesser' brands such as Cameron (Henry's wants $150 for an 82mm) or Optix from London Drugs - similar price. Promaster (basic one) $90.00.
Or do I spend twice as much for a Hoya or Tiffen (both coming in at $280ish for an 82mm). See a Cokin "Harmonie" ND fader 82mm for $190. Hmmmm? top end of what I might spend. And then I need step down rings (about three or four).
The 82 fits my 24-70 so my most likely use.
And I wonder if this will end up sitting in my collection of "I thought that be nice to have but now never use it" drawer?
Thought of the Cokin "P" series. Somewhere around $100 for an ND Kit + rings for each diameter I want to use. (Hear you can buy a cheap kit just for the full set of rings and they work fine??) But looks kinda bulky. On the other hand lots of optional square filters you can add later for creative effects (most you can get pp anyway???. Yes Lee is better but not spending that much money.
Considered a fixed ND filter - maybe a 10 stop or something like that and just use the one. Or a set of three (Hoya and Tiffen offer sets with 2 - 4 - 6 stackables). Maybe???
Many recommend the Faders
Looked at Faders. Cheap Fotga (and it gets some 'ok' youtuber reviews). $20 down by d'Bay comes to you on the slow boat from China - in about a month or two.
Some 'lesser' brands such as Cameron (Henry's wants $150 for an 82mm) or Optix from London Drugs - similar price. Promaster (basic one) $90.00.
Or do I spend twice as much for a Hoya or Tiffen (both coming in at $280ish for an 82mm). See a Cokin "Harmonie" ND fader 82mm for $190. Hmmmm? top end of what I might spend. And then I need step down rings (about three or four).
The 82 fits my 24-70 so my most likely use.
And I wonder if this will end up sitting in my collection of "I thought that be nice to have but now never use it" drawer?