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CPL Filters

  • 11-12-2009 6:28pm
    #1
    Slidinginfinity
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,220 ✭✭✭


    Is a cheap CPL filter worth buying for a hobbyist?
    I would like to mess about with one but am currently unwilling to pay for a quality one.


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  • #2
    Chorcai
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,283 ✭✭✭Chorcai


    Berminghams sale is on, I got a UV for 7€. They have alot of filters on sale 1/2 price ATM.


  • #3
    pullandbang
    Hosted Moderators Posts: 4,948 ✭✭✭pullandbang


    Slidinginfinity wrote: »
    Is a cheap CPL filter worth buying for a hobbyist?

    Well worth it if you're shooting around water or any reflective surface. Even the cheapo Ebay ones are good enough.


  • #4
    CabanSail
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Entertainment Moderators Posts: 9,047 CMod ✭✭✭✭CabanSail


    I once bought a cheap CPL on the Bay. At short focal lengths it made the lens soft but at longer focal lengths it was completely distorted. That was a waste of money.


  • #5
    pullandbang
    Hosted Moderators Posts: 4,948 ✭✭✭pullandbang


    When I say cheapo I mean cheapo Hoya or other such branded versions - not the dirt cheap €10 ones - steer clear of them altogether.


  • #6
    Moreilly
    Registered Users Posts: 649 ✭✭✭Moreilly


    try one stop digital, their prices for cpl are very good, well worth a look :)


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  • #7
    Slidinginfinity
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,220 ✭✭✭Slidinginfinity


    Thanks all.
    I was looking at the "cheap" one from B&H. Puting in an order for a flash, a bag and various other bits, since I can have it shipping to an address in the states and pick it up in a week or so when I am there.


  • #8
    Chorcai
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,283 ✭✭✭Chorcai


    Slidinginfinity wrote: »
    Thanks all.
    I was looking at the "cheap" one from B&H. Puting in an order for a flash, a bag and various other bits, since I can have it shipping to an address in the states and pick it up in a week or so when I am there.

    Cokin + Tiffen are priced nearly the same as your no brand one, what I would do is, convert what your willing to pay here for a filter ie 30/40€ then spend that amount in dollars = 60$, like these


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