Recommendation for Neutral Density filter?

satz24 · 11th May 2007

Hi all

I have a Nikon D50 with 18-200 VR lens

I'm looking at getting a Neutral Density filter, mainly to be able to use slow shutter speed for waterfalls/rivers etc....

I already have a Cokin P holder, so was wondering whether you guys would recommend either getting a slide-in ND4 filter for the Cokin, or getting a screw-in version?

Would the slide-in type give problems with internal reflections (between the filter and lens)?

Also...if I can only buy one filter, do you recommend going for the 2 stops, or the 3 stops?

On ebay the slide in type seems quite a bit cheaper (not genuine Cokin I think!)

At the moment I only have a Hoya HMC UV filter on the lens.

thanks all

Satz

calebk · 11th May 2007

It's entirely up to your preference. Since you have a Cokin holder, it gives you more options, and you may want to actually consider getting the Cokin filter (not cheap. Heh.). I don't have a holder so I'd opt for a screw-in type ND filter.

raincool2005 · 11th May 2007

get an ND4, GND and a CPL

yyD70S · 11th May 2007

For NDs, it doesn't really matter whether you get the slide-in or the screw mount... but as calebk has mentioned, you might as well get the slide-in type since ... blah, blah, blah.

However, if you are considering GNDs, then I would highly recommend slide-ins.

AdyH · 11th May 2007

Bro .. my preference n wat i'm actually using is e slip in. Simply because for slip in esp for gradual ND, u have more freedom to place e line b/w e dark n light portion.

But since u'r not using the gradual ND i suppose it doesnt really matter whether it's screw in or slip in. But since u hav e holder it makes more economical sense to use it. No point bringing ur holder n screw filter together. More ma fun.

11th May 2007	#1
satz24 Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 63	Recommendation for Neutral Density filter? Hi all I have a Nikon D50 with 18-200 VR lens I'm looking at getting a Neutral Density filter, mainly to be able to use slow shutter speed for waterfalls/rivers etc.... I already have a Cokin P holder, so was wondering whether you guys would recommend either getting a slide-in ND4 filter for the Cokin, or getting a screw-in version? Would the slide-in type give problems with internal reflections (between the filter and lens)? Also...if I can only buy one filter, do you recommend going for the 2 stops, or the 3 stops? On ebay the slide in type seems quite a bit cheaper (not genuine Cokin I think!) At the moment I only have a Hoya HMC UV filter on the lens. thanks all Satz

11th May 2007	#2
calebk Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Clementi Posts: 10,476	Re: Recommendation for Neutral Density filter? It's entirely up to your preference. Since you have a Cokin holder, it gives you more options, and you may want to actually consider getting the Cokin filter (not cheap. Heh.). I don't have a holder so I'd opt for a screw-in type ND filter. __________________ deviantART \| fotologue

11th May 2007	#3
raincool2005 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Raffles Place Posts: 1,693	Re: Recommendation for Neutral Density filter? get an ND4, GND and a CPL

11th May 2007	#4
yyD70S Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 2,054	Re: Recommendation for Neutral Density filter? For NDs, it doesn't really matter whether you get the slide-in or the screw mount... but as calebk has mentioned, you might as well get the slide-in type since ... blah, blah, blah. However, if you are considering GNDs, then I would highly recommend slide-ins.

11th May 2007	#5
AdyH Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 255	Re: Recommendation for Neutral Density filter? Bro .. my preference n wat i'm actually using is e slip in. Simply because for slip in esp for gradual ND, u have more freedom to place e line b/w e dark n light portion. But since u'r not using the gradual ND i suppose it doesnt really matter whether it's screw in or slip in. But since u hav e holder it makes more economical sense to use it. No point bringing ur holder n screw filter together. More ma fun.