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05-10-2007, 09:11 AM
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What filter system
Im thinking of buying a filter system, Ive not used any before, Is there alot of difference between the cheap ones and the expensive ones?
I know someone selling a cokin setup - any good? cheers Doug 
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05-13-2007, 04:31 PM
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Hi doug,long time no speak,hope you're ok.
The best you can buy i guess is the lee system,which is very expensive £133 for a set of nd grads. The quality is unquestionable though. Alternatively i use the cokin holder, which is about £8 i think,plasic but it does the job, £4 or £5 for an adaptor ring. I then use the hi tech resin filters which are well thought of and i like them very much. Don't use the cokin neutral grad filters ,they are 'neutral grey' and not a true neutral grad,they will impart a colour cast. The hi tech are dyed right through the resin filters. I haven't used the lee so can't compare the two. Guess it depends on your budget.
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05-14-2007, 06:18 AM
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I use the Lee filters and they are fantastic,they're top quality and will last a lifetime if you look after them, like everything you get what you pay for.
I've never used them but I hear good things about B+W filters.
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05-14-2007, 09:10 AM
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Hi guys,
Tyke, Im fine - just been V busy  Thanks for the tips, I ended up buying the cokin system of a friend, it was cheap enough so I went for it. I am really pleased - adds so much to the foreground detail. Maybe the lee system is something for the future!
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05-15-2007, 07:35 PM
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Buy a set of hi tech they are only £30 and will fit you cokin holder if its the 'p' size ,have a look at Teamwork: Hitech Filters
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05-16-2007, 07:52 AM
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I think thats the set that I got with it.
Ive been really pleased with the results. Ive just moved into a house on Bodmin Moor in Cornwall so should have plenty of chances to use them! Doug
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05-24-2007, 01:41 PM
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I have just decided to go with Cokin P system for now. Along with Cokin P filters you can also use the Hi-Tech (previously mentioned) you can also use Singh-Ray filters as well.
I don't think there is any doubt that the Lee's are the top of the line. I just couldn't justify cost... at this point. Maybe some day. Should be fun to use them.
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