Lee Filters (thanks chaps)

[GetCarter]

Thanks for the help and advice chaps.

Got the starter pack (2 filters, holder, bag and posh cloth) plus the wide angle lens mount. Def the cheapest way to buy.

It's just turned up in the post... God it's sexy compared to Cokin! Managed to get one off before the camera (and I) froze standing outside. Not the most inspired pic... but the closest!

[Andy M]

GetCarter said:

Thanks for the help and advice chaps. Got the starter pack (2 filters, holder, bag and posh cloth) plus the wide angle lens mount. Def the cheapest way to buy. It's just turned up in the post... God it's sexy compared to Cokin! Managed to get one off before the camera (and I) froze standing outside. Not the most inspired pic... but the closest!

Where did you buy the kit from Steve?

And, bit of a request, but would you mind taking a picture of your camera with the wide angle lens mount and filter fitted please?

[GetCarter]

Order of the www.SadGit.net to Andy

...and I'm bloody cold as I took the pic in the open. Brrrrrrrrrrrrrr

Lee kit bought from Warehouse Expressssssss (sorry... shivering)

Very dodgy pic taken whilst shivering...



>> Edited by GetCarter on Saturday 4th March 16:18

[poah]

friend (also D2X user) of mine bought the Lee Cir pol to go ont he end of the holder. he says it's well worth the outlay

[V6GTO]

But how does it fit to the les/es?

Martin.

[GetCarter]

V6GTO said:

But how does it fit to the les/es? Martin.

tut... I've uploded a pic (to the same post, you may have to refresh to see the replacement) showing better how it works.

You buy a lens mount (in my case - 77 mm) screw onto the lens(s) and then the Lee filter holder simply clips on... (v easy)/ just pull out the pin and - bang.

[bacchus180]

has a holder that fits on the end...

[elderly]

Is there some kind of (bellows?) lens shade that can be attached to it
to keep unwanted light from hitting the new 'front element' ?

[Andy M]

GetCarter said:

Order of the www.SadGit.net to Andy

Many thanks Steve, looks great

[GetCarter]

elderly said:

Is there some kind of (bellows?) lens shade that can be attached to it to keep unwanted light from hitting the new 'front element' ?

yep... Just do a search on www.warehouseexpress.co.uk for Lee filters and you'll find a section re: hoods.

Steve

>> Edited by GetCarter on Saturday 4th March 17:57

[Andy M]

I'm currently unable to access WE's website. Anybody else having problems?

[GetCarter]

Andy M said:

I'm currently unable to access WE's website. Anybody else having problems?

Can't get it here either.

When I ordered there was an error message, so I had to ring to confirm, and they told me their system was all snafu'd up.

Give it a day or so or google another I guess

[fergusd]

That a soft or hard grad then ?

I'm guessing aperture also makes quite a diff to the grad too . . . ?

Fd

[GetCarter]

0.6 hard - and I'm sure you're right.

This was in 'I'm bloody freezing - get the f**k outta here 'P' mode' - but the white subject(as you know) really helps the sky, the blue and the grad.

[GetCarter]

Trouble with Lee filters is that you end up buying them (and they are bloody expensive).

Just got 'Blue Sky' and popped out just now to see if it er... did what it said. I guess it does! Definately more blue than the ND grad anyway.



edited to add... I also got 'sunset'. Hmmm - now I have to wait hours to try it.

>> Edited by GetCarter on Saturday 18th March 11:10

[HankScorpio]

I bought a blue sky filter once.

It was very blue.

You can probably tell...



PS - are you looking for a buyer for your Cokin stuff Steve...?

[GetCarter]

'Fraid I've given the cokin stuff to Mrs Get. But I'll get it back and swap it for a V8 Vantage in black if you have one.

[LongQ]

GetCarter said:

Trouble with Lee filters is that you end up buying them (and they are bloody expensive). Just got 'Blue Sky' and popped out just now to see if it er... did what it said. I guess it does! Definately more blue than the ND grad anyway. edited to add... I also got 'sunset'. Hmmm - now I have to wait hours to try it. >> Edited by GetCarter on Saturday 18th March 11:10

You could try the sunset anyway - might be interesting.

Do they do a 'Remove Clouds' filter? It's solid grey here today ....

[HankScorpio]

GetCarter said:

But I'll get it back and swap it for a V8 Vantage in black if you have one.

Aw shucks, my only spares are red and yellow... ah well, ebay it is then...!

[Mad Dave]

I'm about to take the plunge with Lee Filters too, been trying to find a source for them - i'll check out WE.

This will mean that my collection of Cokin filters will probably be for sale. Ill let you know