Graduate Neutral Density Filters

[agentm]

Hi

Does anyone use these types of filters with an EOS 10D?
Also, does anyone know about the Gold and Blue polorizer
made by Singh Ray and does it produce desirable results with the 10D?

Thanks
Henk

[robertwgross]

Graduated neutral density filters work fine on any EOS camera. They are especially handy if you have a very bright sky and a very dark foreground. However, if you do not slide the filter up and down to the correct point, the transition between light and dark will be seen in the final image. For wide-scale landscapes, don't leave home without it.

---Bob Gross---

[Whaler]

Bob,

While we're on the subject what filter would reccomend someone start with, X1, X2, X3 ? A B&H link would be sweeeet. thanx

[chris maddock]

Graduated neutral density filters work fine on any EOS camera. They are especially handy if you have a very bright sky and a very dark foreground. However, if you do not slide the filter up and down to the correct point, the transition between light and dark will be seen in the final image. For wide-scale landscapes, don't leave home without it.

---Bob Gross---

Another tip - it often helps when setting up where to put the transition if you stop the aperture down - DOF preview.

KRs
Chris

[mike_digital]

i use the LEE filter system. mostly on my 17-40L.
im using their Gradual ND filter set (with smooth blending) <-- you can have it also with a nearly abrupt transition.
my filterholder is named the "foundation kit", and i use a 77mm wideangle adapter-ring.

this system is just working GREAT !
even with an additional polarizing filter e.g. hoya shmc pro 1 (a slim version WITH front filter thread !) and 2 (TWO !) ND filters in holder,
there is NO vignetting also !!!

im glad that i finally found THE solution for difficult light situations with my
10D+17-40 !

here is the link to the original site:

http://www.leefilters.com/CPTS3.asp?PageID=133

http://www.leefilters.com/CPTS3.asp?PageID=129

http://www.leefilters.com/CPEF.asp?PageID=77


best regards,

mike

[robertwgross]

Just when you think you have it all figured out for ND filters and polarizers... then you get a monster wildlife lens.

Did you ever try to buy this stuff for 86mm filter size? It isn't cheap.

---Bob Gross---

[iwatkins]

Bob,

You are not wrong. I've limited my filter purchases to my landscape work (82mm filter). I looked at the price of filters for 86mm and the round ones are mega-bucks and the Lee or Cokin X series are almost just as expensive.

Not cheap this game is it ? :lol:

Cheers

Ian

[robertwgross]

Yes, accessories for 86mm filter size are awkward. Obviously, the circular polarizer is *circular*, and the graduated neutral density filter is rectangular. I had to install a whole new cabinet in the lens trailer for this stuff.

---Bob Gross---

[Canuck]

Just when you think you have it all figured out for ND filters and polarizers... then you get a monster wildlife lens.

Did you ever try to buy this stuff for 86mm filter size? It isn't cheap.

---Bob Gross---

Bob, you forgot the 105mm one for the Sigma 120-300mm.
Damage for the 105mm CPL is about $180 and $120 for the UV filters.

[robertwgross]

86mm filters are as large as I have to use.

If I ever need a graduated neutral density filter larger, then I think I will go get a piece of window glass and some black spray paint.

---Bob Gross---

[Canuck]

86mm filters are as large as I have to use.

If I ever need a graduated neutral density filter larger, then I think I will go get a piece of window glass and some black spray paint.

---Bob Gross---

Bob,
That's fine. Just adding it for the fyi factor, being we had a chat about that lens a few weeks ago.

Now, that's an idea! :)

[mike_digital]

Just when you think you have it all figured out for ND filters and polarizers... then you get a monster wildlife lens.

Did you ever try to buy this stuff for 86mm filter size? It isn't cheap.

---Bob Gross---

Bob, you forgot the 105mm one for the Sigma 120-300mm.
Damage for the 105mm CPL is about $180 and $120 for the UV filters.

hi bob, hi canuck

have you seen this ?

http://www.leefilters.com/CPEFPol.asp?PageID=95


i know, it`s also expensive but it can be a solution for using ONE circular
polarizer on ALL your lenses if you own a lee filterholder system !?

cheers,

mike

[Canuck]

Just when you think you have it all figured out for ND filters and polarizers... then you get a monster wildlife lens.

Did you ever try to buy this stuff for 86mm filter size? It isn't cheap.

---Bob Gross---

Bob, you forgot the 105mm one for the Sigma 120-300mm.
Damage for the 105mm CPL is about $180 and $120 for the UV filters.

hi bob, hi canuck

have you seen this ?

http://www.leefilters.com/CPEFPol.asp?PageID=95

i know, it`s also expensive but it can be a solution for using ONE circular
polarizer on ALL your lenses if you own a lee filterholder system !?

cheers,

mike

Interesting idea...
However, the question now is why couple to 105mm when I have it already and then I was also looking at the ND filters. I could see a use for them in 77mm (Canon L glass) and 105mm (Sigma 120-300mm F2.8EX lens). I already have UV and CPLs for both lenses. That is the problem, big filters are expensive. I wonder what the damage will belike for ND filters other than these aforementioned for price comparison?