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Postby terry on Fri Aug 20, 2004 1:39 pm

Hi,

I want to get a Circular polarizer and a UV filter. Can anyone recommend a brand and from where to get it in Sydney?

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Postby birddog114 on Fri Aug 20, 2004 1:53 pm

Terry,
I used Hoya brand for both UV + CP, I used to have the UV when I used the glass(es) but now I don't have the UV on my glass all the times, just for my taste, I put the UV on the glass once the lens in storage or in transit.
You can get those with many stores in the city: C.C camera, Ted's etc....
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Postby Mj on Fri Aug 20, 2004 3:52 pm

Interesting topic this one.... was only just browsing the options last night and currently think the Cokin 'P' system might work well... any one with constructive thoughts about this?
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Postby birddog114 on Fri Aug 20, 2004 4:07 pm

IMHO, the Cokin filter system is great but I hate the snap ring and the insert filter into its slot, not very convenience if you use them on mobile, it's quite good when stationed, good for landscape, on tripod, or studio I think.
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Postby W00DY on Fri Aug 20, 2004 4:19 pm

Mj wrote:"any one with constructive thoughts about this?"


I use the Cokin P system with my F80 (yet to use it on the D70) and I find it works great and very easy to use.

Granted I only have a circular polariser but it works really well. I took my Hoya UV Filter off and just use the actual filter holder as a lens protector (works pretty well).

I need to get a different attachment for the D70 though.

Might not be so much constructive but at least there mine :)

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Postby birddog114 on Fri Aug 20, 2004 4:43 pm

Woody,
Totally agreed, but I swap lens(es) all the time, imagine I have two cameras on my shoulder at the event, so I just left the Cokin P aside, I do have the Cokin P system but use them in other area
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Postby terry on Fri Aug 20, 2004 4:52 pm

I just bought a couple Fotar filters (UV & CP) from CCC on George st. Its all they had.

Anyone used these?

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Postby birddog114 on Fri Aug 20, 2004 4:59 pm

Terry,
I've seen and knew few people use them, no complaint so far, but did not have, they're quite OK, with the UV you won't find any difference in between but CP you may try out to see how's going.
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Postby terry on Fri Aug 20, 2004 5:03 pm

Ill take some pics over the weekend and post some up here.
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Postby W00DY on Fri Aug 20, 2004 5:27 pm

terry wrote:I just bought a couple Fotar filters (UV & CP) from CCC on George st. Its all they had.

Anyone used these?

Terry


I haven't.

Were they cheaper than Hoya? I need to get a UV for my D70 so if they are ok and cheaper I will get one of those. Hoya can be pretty expensive.

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Postby terry on Fri Aug 20, 2004 5:31 pm

$25 for the UV
$60 for the CP

Note* price of the CP was the result of excess bargaining RRP was $125
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Postby W00DY on Fri Aug 20, 2004 5:37 pm

terry wrote:Note* price of the CP was the result of excess bargaining RRP was $125


That's Bali barganing :)

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Postby birddog114 on Fri Aug 20, 2004 6:07 pm

Terry & Woody,
Should call that SABA bargaining. Good price!
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Postby Raydar on Fri Aug 20, 2004 9:22 pm

I am buying a ND filter tomorrow to get the speed down a bit for landscapes & this, that and another.
Just wondering if any one here has a suggestions on the best density to get :?

I've never used one of these filters & am itching to have a go :P

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Postby Mj on Fri Aug 20, 2004 9:52 pm

I knew this would be an interesting topic... and as usual no absolutely 'right answer'. Whilst the Cokin system might provide me flexibility and cost reduction in some regard it's looks like it might create another set of issues. For example I'd probably have to purchase the Cokin hood and swapping lenses and as Birddog points out might be a pain... guess I'll continue to consider the options.
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