>
> > Or something to look into if you really must have filters ... look into
one
> > of the rectangular filter systems. The filter and holder slide or snap
on to
> > the adapter which screws onto the lens. Leave an adapter on each lens
and
> > the filter can be moved quickly ... the drawback no good lens cap
solution.
>
>
> Hmm. Now that's an interesting thought. I used to use the Cokin system
> quite extensively in the past. That definitely made changes easier.
> Unfortunately, the optical quality really suffered.
>
> I use the B&W filters for artistic intent. When shooting straight
> documentary work, I keep the lenses naked or at most use a yellow.
> Mostly filterless because I can use same exposures for all formats
> (keeping with a standard ISO for color, B&W and digital). As some of
> you may know, I tend to really like to shoot B&W landscape shots with
> a polarizer AND orange or red filter. This gives me dramatic skies. If
> skies aren't an issue, than I tend to keep it straight.
>
This might not be that much of a compromise. Cokin has a 2-piece
gelatin holder, in both the 2-inch (A194) and 3-inch (P194) sizes. This
would let you use the entire range of Wratten gelatins from Kodak. If you
used the square glass filters, your choices are pretty limited.
Chris
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