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From: gfen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>
>Well, my plans to settle on using Cokin filters for most
> everything 'cross
>formats have just been sullied... What kind of time frame are we
> talking
>about for a change?
>
I've had my gradual gray for five years and the pola for 2 years.
But just one filter of each kind is a bit small a sample. Maybe
there are variations in lifespan between production batches for
all I know.
>I was under the impression that all these various brands of
> square filters
>could all fit the holders of other manufactures, regardless of
>brand,
>correct? I was thinking about using teh Cokin P holder on my
>various
>lenses, and then starting out with Cokin filters and replacing
>them as
>time (and motivation) lead on...
Both Singh-ray, Tiffen, and Hitech (forgot that one yesterday)
make Cokin P -size filters (84 or 85mm). Lee's standard size is
100mm. Can't remember if they will deliver P size on demand.
BTW, B&H has a rather comprehensive webpage on rectangular
filters, where you can compare prices of different makes for a
given type of filter. This link may be too long...
http://www02.bhphotovideo.com/default.sph/FrameWork.class?
FNC=CatalogActivator__Acatalog_html___CatID=3829___SID=F050E8E2C10
Best,
Jostein.
