Hello Everyone! I have a Nikon P900 and am looking for a variable ND filter. I'm really just starting out (amateur plus) and this is a hobby. I've read tons of reviews about the pros/cons of a standard ND filter vs. a variable and I think variable would be the best investment for the future uses as I become more educated / experienced. My budget is around $100 US. I appreciate any recommendations.....thanks!
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Netural Density Filter Recommendations Please
#1
Posted 08 March 2017 - 11:09 AM
#2
Posted 08 March 2017 - 12:29 PM
With that budget, Hoya or Tiffen are probably your best bet. A B+W is 100% over budget and a Heliopan or Singh-Ray are 200-250% over budget.
There are cheaper variable ND filters on the market, but with four glass-to-air surfaces I wouldn't want to go below Hoya's quality level.
Another way is to go for a Cokin P system with their 3-filter ND set, a holder and an adapter for mounting the holder. The advantage is that you will then already have the holder when you want to get a graduated ND filter.
#3
Posted 08 March 2017 - 01:58 PM
Also... depending on what you want to do with ND filters (i.e. blend motion with slow shutter speeds), some effects can be done in post with multiple exposures.
#4
Posted 09 March 2017 - 09:26 AM
With that budget, Hoya or Tiffen are probably your best bet. A B+W is 100% over budget and a Heliopan or Singh-Ray are 200-250% over budget.
There are cheaper variable ND filters on the market, but with four glass-to-air surfaces I wouldn't want to go below Hoya's quality level.
Another way is to go for a Cokin P system with their 3-filter ND set, a holder and an adapter for mounting the holder. The advantage is that you will then already have the holder when you want to get a graduated ND filter.
THANKS! I've read numerous responses from you on this forum and really appreciate the sharing of information / knowledge / experience.!!!
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#5
Posted 28 March 2017 - 10:08 PM
With that budget, Hoya or Tiffen are probably your best bet. A B+W is 100% over budget and a Heliopan or Singh-Ray are 200-250% over budget.
There are cheaper variable ND filters on the market, but with four glass-to-air surfaces I wouldn't want to go below Hoya's quality level.
Another way is to go for a Cokin P system with their 3-filter ND set, a holder and an adapter for mounting the holder. The advantage is that you will then already have the holder when you want to get a graduated ND filter.
Hi - any thoughts on the Syrp brand filters? I was looking at B&H for the ones mentioned in your initial reply and came across this brand. Thanks!!!!
#6
Posted 28 March 2017 - 10:13 PM
Hi - any thoughts on the Syrp brand filters? I was looking at B&H for the ones mentioned in your initial reply and came across this brand. Thanks!!!!
Never tried them, so I don't have an opinion.