Cokin Pure Harmonie NDX 62mm - Reviews

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3.11.2014

First of all, if your camera uses a smaller size filter natively (for example mine is 58mm) you should still buy a larger one and pay ten bucks or so for a step up filter, in my case I got a 58mm to 77mm step up (up from camera to filter size). Look on your camera for the size you need, then buy a step up ring that goes from that size to 77mm if you want to use this filter. That way if you change cameras or lenses you can just buy a new step up filter for sub ten dollars and use this very expensive filter for everything.The ND stands for Neutral Density. This means that it reduces the intensity of ALL colors of light. This reduces how much light enters your lens.You then have more control over setting the shutter speed that you want in order to capture the photo. Have less light coming in reduces the overexposure. Often these are used for things like time exposures, in very bright light to reduce the depth of field, to blur motion (like cars, waterfalls) or alternatively to get moving objects vanish (so you can take a picture at a crowded area where people are moving and make it look empty) this requires a LONG exposure time (minutes) but is possible with a ND filter.The science teacher in me cannot resist a little polarization lesson. This type of adjustable filter consists of two polarized filters, one stays fixed and you rotate the second to adjust the amount of light going through. You may have done an experiment with polarizers in science class, if not you can see how this works by taking a pair of polarized sunglasses and rotating them in front of your LED computer screen. That light is already polarized and the sunglasses block different amounts of light depending on the angle. This filter is basically adjustable sunglasses for your camera.This filter can go up to 8 F stop reductions (you can have less by rotating the filter). That means that you can drop the light transmittance down to less than 1% of the original. In order to achieve this with regular ND filters you would have to stack up a bunch of them. Because this filter works by rotating the two polarizers, you can adjust the transmission yourself by simply rotating the top filter lens.A few warnings about these sort of filters in general. Because of how the polarization works, when you start getting to higher settings (higher f stop) you get a cross like pattern in your light, sort of a darkened portions (often in an X shape) across the image. Where this is located can depend on the filter and your camera. This is what they mean by vignetting, a reduction of light that is not even, so that the image at some areas darker than at others. This means that not enough light is getting to the camera sensor. Sometime you want this, in order to focus on what is in the center. However, it can also be quite annoying, as the light intensity will seem to vary over your shot. You can test this effect of ND filters on your camera by taking a photo of a blank white wall and playing with the settings on the filter and your camera.This is an expensive piece of equipment, probably for the serious amateur on up. It is actually overkill for the camera I currently own (a good reason to upgrade!) If you just want to see if you want a ND filter and to experiment with the effects you can get, there is a sub twenty version here on Amazon, which has 3 filters. Of course you do not have the infinite adjustment with those, but you can see if this filter is worth the investment.On a Canon EOS Rebel T5i (18MP APS C CMOS sensor) I did not see vignetting until after 5 stops. Having the larger filter does mean that I cannot use my lens hood (it physically does not fit). I did not notice any color changes. The filter is not well marked, there are 8 little dashes, to indicate gradually decreasing the light input. You should try this without it on the camera at first, holding it up to a bright light so you can see the reduction. Then you will have a feel for how it works.The filter itself feels very solid, and rotates smoothly (although gripping the narrow ring can be difficult, you will not be making adjustments to this with gloves on). It screws smoothly onto the camera, with no catching or gritty feeling. It comes with a very nice plastic snap shut case which should protect your investment when you throw it in your camera bag.

7.11.2014

A neutral density (ND) lens filter is similar to a pair of sunglasses. It lets you block some light while (ideally) not altering color. This Cokin is a variable ND filter which means that you can make it lighter or darker to suit your needs.This Cokin filter screwed easily onto my Nikkor 85mm F1.4G (77mm) lens. Considering it is constructed as a combination of two filters, it is surprisingly thin. The build quality is excellent and felt just as good as every Nikon filter I've ever purchased.You can adjust this filter from being almost clear to being almost solid black. There are markings on the filter and you simply rotate the filter mechanism to change between the different settings.

9.12.2014

I am using this filter with a step up ring for most of my lenses (which helps with these expensive filters). This is a remarkably thin but very well-made piece. This Neutral Density filter captures light across the entire light spectrum so you have control over how much light hits, very useful to control overexposure on long exposures. This variable filter twists so you can go from a filtering a small amount of light to nearly black. This filter does a great job across the spectrum. It also comes with an industrial case, probably the best case I have for a filter! With this little gem you can get great blur, like moving water or do some VERY interesting tricks with motion.

7.11.2014

This is my first ND filter and introduction to Cokin. I'm a photographic newbie so please pardon my ignorance of lens filters. I do not know air about the technical aspects of photography, but I do enjoy taking photos, especially during hiking trips and summers in New York where there is so much happening outdoors.I'm impressed with the build quality of the lens. It feels quite substantial and comes with it's down padded plastic clamshell case. The only thing I don't like is that you can rotate it around and around in a full circle. It doesn't have a limiter and stop when you've reached the maximum or minimum.Designed and engineered in France.

9.11.2014

I'd recommend this for cameraphiles since a layman photographer will not truly see much, or a desired difference. If u r just beginning to develop an eye and are seeking out additions to build your pictorial options, this item will be down the line on your list of needs. That being said, it is of a quality I was very impressed with and will take a beating for those athletic pix.pay specific attention to the 77 mm so as to be sure this will fit your specific lens, and, as previously stated, most beginners will not have the equipment to use this anyway. If you know what it is and how to use it, your probably at the level to want it.

2.11.2014

I've had nice results using Cokin filters and this was no exception. There is no color distortion with the Cokin and it indeed stays neutral. If you're looking for this filter, you probably have a good sense of what you want - and,for my needs, this meets or even exceeds any expectations I had. Of course, you'll want to experiment with f-stops and shutter speeds until you get a feel for how this filter performs. Give it a try with any photos featuring fountains, waterfalls, etc. This is a very nice addition to my camera set.I think you'll be very pleased.

18.6.2013

Superb quality filter, no ghosts at all, little flares but it won't bother for any work, really slim for a "2 pieces" filter like cir-pl filter or color graduated filter, have to be carefull shifting stops becouse it's so small that you may touch the filter front element . Best "stock" protection case i've ever seen on a small circular filter so there's no need to buy good protection, about it's weight is 2/3 of any same kind(Nd variable) filter at the same diameter, seems it will be for a couple years on my pocket..

27.11.2014

This is a very well made filter. Low weight doesn't affect your camera's handling. Very thin design shouldn't cause any vignetting, even with wide angle lenses. If you want to be creative with your depth-of-field, even in bright sunlight, then you probably need a ND filter. Variable ND filters like this one give you more options than traditional fixed ND filters, but you pay more for that flexibility. If you can afford the best, this is the best ND filter that I have ever handled.