Neutral Density Filter

[rbudiardjo]

Hi,

I would like to get ND filters but I am not sure which brand to get and which spec I should get. Should I get full ND filter or graduated filter? I'd like to get a good one since I try to avoid having a stack of filters/lens that I won't use in the future. Can anybody give me some suggestions?

Thanks a lot

[ricktas]

what are you going to use them for> ND grads are to balance the difference between the light intensity (say a bright sky against a dark ground). ND's just reduce the light to the sensor fully (good for slow shutter speed waterfall shots etc).

The Cokin P system is a good starting point.

[hoffy]

SNAP.....just got back from 3 days holidays & this was going to be my first question as well!!

I was trying to do wet rocks against a sunset & was screaming out for ND! (I was using a Cokin Sunset graduated filter though!) Would I be correct in saying that a graduated would have been the best option? If so, what strength? I notice that Cokin do a few gradiated in different styles.

[ricktas]

get the set...hehe. _ ive got ND2 / ND4 / ND8. The one you use depends on how strong the variance in brightness is between the ground and the sky (or you can stack em too)

I really wish Cokin would bring out one that is dark in the middle and fades out to the top and bottom edges though, cause if the sun is near the horizon that is the bit that needs most of the ND strength.

[arthurking83]

Hey Rick.. have you checked out SingRay's line of reverse GND's?

singh-ray

scroll down to the 'Daryl Benson' section.

I've been contemplating at least a couple of their filters.. but haven't committed yet only becasue I'm not sure if I'm going to stick with the Cokin P size or upgrade to the Z-Pro.
Singray's are damned expensive filters but reputed to be of high quality.

[ricktas]

Yeah I have AK, you are right about the $$, but their reputation certainly seems to warrant.justify the price at times.

One day i will probably get myself one of those, if Cokin dont bring out one.