[pure-silver] Re: Filter advice?

On 2/12/06 4:03 PM, "Len Eselson" <leneselson@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Hello folks.
> I am just getting into large format (4X5) and shoot
> B&W exclusively. To date I have acquired 4 lenses
> ranging from 90 to 300 mm, and of course they all
> need differant filter sizes. Most of my shooting is outdoors.
> 
> I have never been a large user of filters, however I feel I
> need to have them on hand should the opportunity present itself..
> 
> I would like not to degrade the lenses I have acquired, and
> also to keep the costs reasonable. My choices at this point
> a: Cokin P system starting with their BW Kit, and a polarizer
> b. Lee 4X4 resin filters
> c. Lee Snap on rubber band gizmo with their gel set.
> d. Conventional glass filters, of a size to fit the largest lens (72mm) and
> adapters for the other lenses.
> 
> A set of filters for each lens is not desireable, both from a cost and
> carrying limitations
> 
> Item C. is by far the lowest in cost US$60+ and appears to sove the
> problem but just seems to gimicky?
> 
> Comments on these alternatives or other suggestions welcome.
> 
> Len Eselson
> 
> 
If 72mm is the largest size, try series 9 filters with screw on mounts. They
work up to 82mm.

Bob


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