What do you keep your filters in?

I'm looking into buying some NDs and GNDs soon for the Cokin P system. I think I've found everything I need: filters, holder, adapter rings and a case of some sort. The case is what's giving me trouble; I can't really find any information on them. The little information I can find is all for soft cases intended to be kept outside of a bag. I'm looking for something I can fit inside my backpack, a Lowepro Flipside 300. I'm not interested in keeping my filters on a belt or something outside of my backpack (unless its absolutely unheard-of to keep them inside a bag).

I have absolutely no experience with these types of filters, I have never seen nor touched these filters. It is my understanding that the Hitech filters I'm buying are made of "optical resin," and that they sometimes can be bent (?). I'm assuming I need a somewhat rigid case to store these in. I don't see myself having more than 4 filters in the near future. For the purpose of this suggestion, money is not an object, I'll evaluate my budget once I see what's out there.

Thanks.

The filters I buy all come in cases for each one. Singh-Ray includes a case as does B&W. I imagine all the filters out there have cases when you buy them.

I keep mine in my lenses, when they're not in there I store them in the little plastic boxes they came in.

I use a Lowepro filter case, if fits inside my fastpack 350 or outside on the waistbelt. I keep my Cokin adapter and 5 different filter plates inside.

rick_reno wrote in post #12850429
I keep mine in my lenses, when they're not in there I store them in the little plastic boxes they came in.

I think he's talking about filter plates, not the screw in filters.

I get 2 pieces of steel sheeting and sandwich the filters between them. Oh before you do that make sure they are in the plastic sleeves first. If the brand you buy doesn't provide a plastic sleeve just find any plastic sleeve like for photographs to slip them into. That way you can just put the in the bottom of any camera bag without worrying if you're going to bend them. If you are worried about them slipping out just add a piece of tape to the edges. This takes up much less room than the padded filter holders.

I store mine in Lee velvet envelopesin a Lowepro filter pouch

I use one of these: http://www.adorama.com​/GBSFWA.html

Works great - have it clipped to my bag, so I always have all of my filters with me.

I have two of these and they're both filled with GNDs.

http://www.bhphotovide​o.com …P_Multi_Filter_​Pouch.html

I'm thinking the Lowepro holder looks the best out of what's been suggested.

Is there a way to find out if a given filter comes with any kind of protective sleeve? I'm buying a Hitech ND and a Hitech 3-stop GND. B&H doesn't say either way.

I'm usually good at picking up sarcasm, but I honestly cannot tell if you are being serious or not. If you are serious then I think its a very good idea.

jdizzle wrote in post #12850736
I have two of these and they're both filled with GNDs.

http://www.bhphotovide​o.com …P_Multi_Filter_​Pouch.html

The product description says holds 5 each 4x4 and 4x6 so are the internal holders two different heights? Sounds like that is the way it is designed. Also how thick is the holder when it is filled? Thanks-

edofloat wrote in post #12852170
The product description says holds 5 each 4x4 and 4x6 so are the internal holders two different heights? Sounds like that is the way it is designed. Also how thick is the holder when it is filled? Thanks-

Hehe! Read the description once more. You can fit 4x4 filters in there but, it will be a tad deep. I usually keep my 4x4 filters in it's own sleeve.

Description: This quality Cordura zippered pouch will hold up to ten 4 x 6" filters. Each filter is held in an individual, soft cloth sleeve.

imsellingmyfoot wrote in post #12851629
I'm thinking the Lowepro holder looks the best out of what's been suggested.

Is there a way to find out if a given filter comes with any kind of protective sleeve? I'm buying a Hitech ND and a Hitech 3-stop GND. B&H doesn't say either way.


I'm usually good at picking up sarcasm, but I honestly cannot tell if you are being serious or not. If you are serious then I think its a very good idea.

No sarcasm here so no worries. And thanks I like this solution too, I tried all the filter wallets and they were all too bulky for me. Oh and the Hitechs do come with plastic sleeves.

Another note about the steel sheets, make sure you sand/grind the edges and corners so they aren't so sharp. If not it'll really tear up your bag.

TuanTime wrote in post #12852708
No sarcasm here so no worries. And thanks I like this solution too, I tried all the filter wallets and they were all too bulky for me. Oh and the Hitechs do come with plastic sleeves.

Another note about the steel sheets, make sure you sand/grind the edges and corners so they aren't so sharp. If not it'll really tear up your bag.

I'm an engineering student so I'll make them really nice. Thanks!

I use the filter wallets sold on Ebay, they hold 3 or 4 "P" series filters, they are inexpensive and pack well.