Can you say "OUCH" (You thought your filters were expensive)

rklepper · 4th of August 2009 (Tue)

So I just found a used circular polarizer to use with my Hitech filter system. It is a B + W 105mm Kaesemann Circular Polarizer Multi-Coated Glass Filter. Used it was 219.50. I really hope this was worth it. I will post more once it comes in.

SoaringUSAEagle · 4th of August 2009 (Tue)

What do you need a 105mm filter specifically for Doc? I dont know what a Hitech system is.

rklepper · 4th of August 2009 (Tue)

Oh it is the GND system. It takes a 105 mm filter on the end. right before the hood. New ones were up to $400 for an MRC one.

Whew.

jdizzle · 5th of August 2009 (Wed)

Hehe. That is expensive. I abought a Singh Ray 5 Stop Soft GND. $290.00.

rklepper · 5th of August 2009 (Wed)

Ouch. Yes, these filters are quite expensive.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdizzle

Hehe. That is expensive. I abought a Singh Ray 5 Stop Soft GND. $290.00.

MDJAK · 5th of August 2009 (Wed)

Doc, whatchu be tawkin' bout, man?

Post a picture of this new fandangled set up, will ya?

I just bought a Singh Ray 2 stop soft GND, $109 I think, 77mm size.

I want the vario-duo thin mount which is like $400 sumptin buckaroos.

me

argyle · 5th of August 2009 (Wed)

Quote:

Originally Posted by MDJAK

Doc, whatchu be tawkin' bout, man?

Post a picture of this new fandangled set up, will ya?

I just bought a Singh Ray 2 stop soft GND, $109 I think, 77mm size.

I want the vario-duo thin mount which is like $400 sumptin buckaroos.

me

This is what it would look like. Pictured is a 17-40L on my former 5D, with the Lee foundation kit holder, two GND filters, and the 105mm polarizer (in this case, the Lee CPL) out in front. Generally, I use the 105 CPL with only a single GND slot.

Doc: In case you're not aware, you will need the Lee polarizer mounting ring in order to use your 105 polarizer. It simply screws onto the filter slot via the same mounting screws.

onebikeonehorseone5D · 6th of August 2009 (Thu)

Wow, I have alot to learn

Tsmith · 6th of August 2009 (Thu)

If need be it I just attach the polarizer to the lens first then the Cokin ring + Filter holder.

jacobsen1 · 6th of August 2009 (Thu)

don't look at the pricing on a cokin x-pro CP either.

argyle · 6th of August 2009 (Thu)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tsmith

If need be it I just attach the polarizer to the lens first then the Cokin ring + Filter holder.

I'll usually do that in a pinch...when I'm rushed, or when I'm lazy. In these cases, I hand-hold the filter in front of the CPL. However, when using my Lee rig with the CPL out front, I find it much easier to set my gradient line when I'm not looking through a CPL first. I end up taking less exposures with this arrangement than when I'm handholding a filter...

klr.b · 6th of August 2009 (Thu)

i bought a cokin z polarizer...yeah, that hurt...it still stings every time i think about it.

will-san · 6th of August 2009 (Thu)

Quote:

Originally Posted by klr.b

i bought a cokin z polarizer...yeah, that hurt...it still stings every time i think about it.

but does it look good when you use it? I would love to see some ND grad pola combo pics.

rklepper · 6th of August 2009 (Thu)

Once it comes in the kit will be complete and I will post up a review. I suppose you want photos too, eh?

Quote:

Originally Posted by MDJAK

Doc, whatchu be tawkin' bout, man?

Post a picture of this new fandangled set up, will ya?

I just bought a Singh Ray 2 stop soft GND, $109 I think, 77mm size.

I want the vario-duo thin mount which is like $400 sumptin buckaroos.

me

rklepper · 6th of August 2009 (Thu)

Mine would look like that, except different.

Not the Lee. Oh and the Hitech is already setup to take a polarizer, no need for another attachment.

Quote:

Originally Posted by argyle

This is what it would look like. Pictured is a 17-40L on my former 5D, with the Lee foundation kit holder, two GND filters, and the 105mm polarizer (in this case, the Lee CPL) out in front. Generally, I use the 105 CPL with only a single GND slot.

Doc: In case you're not aware, you will need the Lee polarizer mounting ring in order to use your 105 polarizer. It simply screws onto the filter slot via the same mounting screws.

4th of August 2009 (Tue)	#1
rklepper Dignity-Esteem-Compassion Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: No longer living at the center of the known universe, moved just slightly to the right. Iowa, USA. Posts: 8,940 IMAGE EDITING OK	Can you say "OUCH" (You thought your filters were expensive) So I just found a used circular polarizer to use with my Hitech filter system. It is a B + W 105mm Kaesemann Circular Polarizer Multi-Coated Glass Filter. Used it was 219.50. I really hope this was worth it. I will post more once it comes in. __________________ Doc Klepper in the USA I am a photorealist, I like my photos with a touch of what was actually there. Polite C&C always welcome, Thanks. Gear List Last edited by rklepper : 4th of August 2009 (Tue) at 23:04.

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SoaringUSAEagle Daddy Of The Crop Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 10,792	Re: Can you say "OUCH" (You thought your filters were expensive) What do you need a 105mm filter specifically for Doc? I dont know what a Hitech system is. __________________ 5D3 \| 35L \| 50 1.4 \| 85L II \| 100L \| 135L \| 24-70L II \| 70-200 2.8L IS II

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rklepper Dignity-Esteem-Compassion Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: No longer living at the center of the known universe, moved just slightly to the right. Iowa, USA. Posts: 8,940 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Can you say "OUCH" (You thought your filters were expensive) Oh it is the GND system. It takes a 105 mm filter on the end. right before the hood. New ones were up to $400 for an MRC one. Whew. __________________ Doc Klepper in the USA I am a photorealist, I like my photos with a touch of what was actually there. Polite C&C always welcome, Thanks. Gear List

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jdizzle Darth Noink Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Chillin' at the Death Star eating cookies Posts: 67,890	Re: Can you say "OUCH" (You thought your filters were expensive) Hehe. That is expensive. I abought a Singh Ray 5 Stop Soft GND. $290.00. __________________ Phase One IQ260, Cambo, Rodenstock Digaron, Nikon D4 X 2, Nikon D800E, Nikon D800, Nikon D600, and Canon 1Ds MK III. Leica M (Type 240 preordered)

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