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Subject: Re: [OM] New to list - and light travel kit
From: Jim Couch <jamesbcouch@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 10 Jul 2002 22:34:50 -0700
You will also want the P if you are using super wide angle lenses.

Jim Couch

Benson Honig wrote:

> > On Tue, 9 Jul 2002, Benson Honig wrote:
> > > I use cokin filters. That way, I can make use of a wider variety of=20
> > > lenses without worrying about filter size (you just need an extra=20
> > > adaptor ring for different sizes). They're also a pretty good bargain -=
> > =20
> > > easily available everywhere.
> > > Benson
> > >=20
> > Hey Benson,
> > How are the cokin filters for field-work? I know of other such
> > "slot-in-square" systems, which do fine for studio work (or at least
> > "tripod mounted work") on MF, but which seems too...ehh...not fragile but
> > maybe "unstable" for field work?=20
> >
> Actually, I find them very convenient. I often hike with five or more
> of them in my Lowepro backpack. They're not any lighter than
> normal filters, because what they lose in metal they make up for in
> the very serious durable plastic boxes that come with them - but I
> find them to be very versatile and easy to use. There are two series -
>  A and P - A for 35mm (7 cm. square - nearly 3 inches), P for 2
> 1/4. You can also use the P series on 35mm without any problem -
> so that might be a good alternative for multiformat people.
> Benson
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