Neutral density filters and a circular polarizing filter are must-have, in my opinion. If you want to take long exposures during the day, like the one below, you will need to a very dark neutral density filter like a 10 stop ND filter. I discuss the filter I use in detail in the comment section of that photo.
This not only allows you to change filters quickly, but if you have different adaptor rings, you can use it on all your lenses no matter what the lens thread size is. you just have to screw in the adaptor ring onto your lens, then attach the filter holder, and then you can just slide what ever filter you want in the slots.
With the filter holder, majority of them can only hold 3 filters at a time, so sometimes you'll find you won't have a lot of choice. in that case, you can also get a set of these:
These are the filters that screw directly onto your lens. I like to use these when I'm walking around a lot or there's too much sunlight for only 3 filters. These filters are great too because they have threads themselves so after you attach these to the lens, you can attach the filter holder on to them! just make sure when you purchase these ones to make sure they will fit your lens :D
Be careful with using too many filters at once though, as you can see in my pic, it actually made the colours unnatural. I liked the way it turned out, but some people don't, so it's all up to you!
@gark@jlynne1004 Agree with Gark on the CPL and ND filters. That's it. With digital, you don't need any other filters, as software takes care of color compensating, B&W filters, etc.
For effect, Cokin does have some cool things.
If you're new, that's all you should really NEED. Now, I do not care for the White Balance stuff on digital cameras. For some shoots, I do use a special piece (not a filter, but kind of like one, that sets the proper color balance). Pricey, but works. A lot of us amateurs don't keep one slinging from their neck. For portraits,, I use it happily.
Oh...Always...ALWAYS...have a Skylight filter on your lens. Not for effect, but to protect. Don't blow money on unnecessary stuff that is marketed. They will suck money out of you. Otherwise...Peace. Out. Have fun!
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Hi Jamie,
I have a ND8 filter and a UV.
I bought the ND8 to be able to do daylight long exposures.
But i found that this is not enough to do much more than 4, or 5 sec in broad daylight. I need to buy more of those. I want at least 30sec.
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Hi Jamie, I nearly always have some type of filter on my camera, be it a polarising filter, star filter, or just a UV filter (protects the lens!).
I usually like to use a filter holder and ring adaptor which you can purchase or Amazon or ebay:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/82mm-ring-Adapter-Filter-holder-ND2-ND4-ND-8-Filter-Kit-set-Cokin-p-series-/280739335675?pt=Camera_Filters&hash=item415d5e4dfb#ht_4778wt_1163
This not only allows you to change filters quickly, but if you have different adaptor rings, you can use it on all your lenses no matter what the lens thread size is. you just have to screw in the adaptor ring onto your lens, then attach the filter holder, and then you can just slide what ever filter you want in the slots.
With the filter holder, majority of them can only hold 3 filters at a time, so sometimes you'll find you won't have a lot of choice. in that case, you can also get a set of these:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/New-82-ND2-ND4-ND8-CPL-GRAD-ND-5-Filter-Set-82mm-/220528984035?pt=Camera_Filters&hash=item33588d3fe3#ht_1064wt_1139
These are the filters that screw directly onto your lens. I like to use these when I'm walking around a lot or there's too much sunlight for only 3 filters. These filters are great too because they have threads themselves so after you attach these to the lens, you can attach the filter holder on to them! just make sure when you purchase these ones to make sure they will fit your lens :D
Be careful with using too many filters at once though, as you can see in my pic, it actually made the colours unnatural. I liked the way it turned out, but some people don't, so it's all up to you!
hope that helps! :D
For effect, Cokin does have some cool things.
If you're new, that's all you should really NEED. Now, I do not care for the White Balance stuff on digital cameras. For some shoots, I do use a special piece (not a filter, but kind of like one, that sets the proper color balance). Pricey, but works. A lot of us amateurs don't keep one slinging from their neck. For portraits,, I use it happily.
Oh...Always...ALWAYS...have a Skylight filter on your lens. Not for effect, but to protect. Don't blow money on unnecessary stuff that is marketed. They will suck money out of you. Otherwise...Peace. Out. Have fun!
I do have the UV filter to protect. But now I want MORE! :)
Hi Jamie,
I have a ND8 filter and a UV.
I bought the ND8 to be able to do daylight long exposures.
But i found that this is not enough to do much more than 4, or 5 sec in broad daylight. I need to buy more of those. I want at least 30sec.