Spec me a filter kit

Gundog48 · 5 Sep 2011 at 01:09

Really getting into landscape photography now and would like to kit myself out with some filters for my birthday, I know which filters I'm looking for but I'm completely clueless when it comes to sizes, holders and where to get them. I'd really appreciate it if you could tell me what I need, where I can get it and how much it will cost. I am a real ammature so I don't really want to spend more than £15 on each filter. Anyway, this is what I need:

0.9 Hard ND Grad
1.2 ND
Polariser
10-stop ND (3.0)

Thanks for the help!

Gundog48 · 5 Sep 2011 at 16:43

Thanks for the advice. What was particularly baffling me was the holders, how exactly does it attach to the lens? Obviously it could screw into the filter thread, but wouldn't that mean getting a different holder for different sized lenses? At the moment I've got a Pentax K-x which I've been really impressed with it and I'm currently using the kit lens, but I plan to invest in a a 70-300mm telephoto and a wide angle lens of some sort so I wouldn't like to limit myself.

Gundog48 · 5 Sep 2011 at 17:16

So I would need a 52mm adapter ring and a standard holder, plus whatever filters I need. How would I adjust how far down a filter goes (on an ND grad for example) and hold it in place. I'm struggling to find much clear information so I suppose it's best to clarify it with you! Thanks for the help!

Gundog48 · 5 Sep 2011 at 19:55

Thanks for the help, I think I have it sussed now. However, I'm still in the dark as to the best place to buy these filters. I mean, they have some stuff at Jessops, some stuff at other shops but nowhere seems to stock the whole range- any suggestions?

Gundog48 · 5 Sep 2011 at 22:25

I've just ordered an Intro2020 magazine who seem to be the few proper Cokin stockists, although I bet they're expensive. I'd have thought they would be more easily available- probably a good few quid to be made from buying and selling Cokin gear and compatible filters!