Cokin X-pro Filters

[Regnis]

Just wondering if anyone here has had experience with the Cokin X-Pro filters? I have the chance to pick some up for a relatively cheap price...

I will be using a 40D & Sigma 10-20 (4-5.6)

would i be able to shoot at 10mm with these, and can i using the multi holder and not get vignetting? (would like to use grads as well as neutrals

[Regnis]

would i also be able to leave my screw on cir polariser on with this holder mounted?

Cheers

[Kym]

I use the Z-pro. http://www.cokin.fr/kits.html

The X-pro are even bigger and more expensive.

The Z-pro also match Lee and some other filter makers (hi-tech) which gives you options.

That said, if you can get into a system at a low cost go for it.

[William]

I tried Z-Pro's on my 30D with the multi Holder , You still have to watch it at 10mm, if it's not square on to the camera , The holder that is , Sold them, And am now using the cheaper and smaller "P" series size , I just shoot at 11mm now - Bill

[Regnis]

yeah it is a really good price....adaptor, holder,

FILTERS (in leatherette pouches)
X153 4ND
X027 81B (Warm)
X121L 2NDG
X121M 4NDG
X121S 8NDG

for around $200

but according to this site http://www.cokin.fr/ico15-A.html

'THE BEST SERIES TO FIT ON YOUR CAMERA' has no 'tick' next to the SLR with wide angle lens

does this mean it will not work??

[William]

Thats a good deal at that price, They work !! At the worst just shoot at 11mm , Less vertical distortion as well - Bill

[Regnis]

thanks very much for this info guys!

, if i don't end up getting the X-pros I will probably go for the Z-pros.


Hey willam i see you are into seascapes, I too am particularly into seascapes, countryscapes (well most landscapes, moving water, reducing blown out skies etc)
so I am just wondering which filters I would be best off purchasing? Which NDs? and which GradNDs?

[William]

That opens a whole new Kettle of Fish, Go for Lees or Singh-Rays , About $250 each, But they reckon you dont get any colour cast ,You'll need SoftGrads, Hard Grads , Reverse Grads , Heaps of choices - Bill

[kmcgreg]

I have used the z-pro's for about a year - not as often as I would like. This tends to be truely planned photography given that you have the attachment to the camera, the filter case and a tripod with you. They work well I have various ND and ND grads.
I can recommend them and and really am glad I didn't spend anymore on Lee filters given the amount of time that I get to play with them.

Cheers

Kevin

[Regnis]

don't quite have the cash for $250 filters.... should I get some neutrals as well as grads?

[kmcgreg]

I would definately get some NDs - if you are on a budget I would get the darker ones as a first priority- ND8 ?? I am having a mental breakdown at the moment and cant remember the names but I find I only use the very dark ones - for long exposures. May be a couple of grads and a ND8 or 6.

[Regnis]

cheers!