Cokin Infrared Filter Help

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I'm keen to get an infrared filter for my cokin P series holder (please excuse errors in terminology here - I'm new to the world of cokin!).

My question is: Is the P007 a good start? (as in ND4 / 0.6 is a "good start" for ND filters).

I'm not overly worried but would rather buy something that's good for numerous situations rather than being the filter I can only use in extremes. I guess the point is - what would you buy?

cheers all!
 
Braidsta said:
Avast me hearties!

I'm keen to get an infrared filter for my cokin P series holder (please excuse errors in terminology here - I'm new to the world of cokin!).

My question is: Is the P007 a good start? (as in ND4 / 0.6 is a "good start" for ND filters).

I'm not overly worried but would rather buy something that's good for numerous situations rather than being the filter I can only use in extremes. I guess the point is - what would you buy?

cheers all!
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Hi, the IR filter looks okay and cheap enough too! but it is only for IR use so would be of little use unless you plan to do a lot of IR work? :)
 
I bought some Cokin ND filters a while back and a graduated one, they were rubbish, everything came out pink so I took them back. Can't comment on the IR ones, I buy cheap copies of Hoya that work perfectly fine.
 
hi thanks for checking it out - yeah I've really fallen for IR photos since seeing a few on Photo.net so figured I'd have a go :D

DaydreamJay I'm puzzled to hear that, I've read nothing but good about them - no personal experience though but I'm testing out the grad I just got tomorrow. Damn, crossing my fingers now!

cheers for the responses :thumbs:
 
cor! :(

cheers for the heads up mate. I just tried out the GND and it looks ok so guess I'm alright this time. Those Lee ones sound like they're the way to go.
 
and I just remembered I didn't get a Cokin GND, it's a Kood. Looked ok but more testing will tell! Will avoid Cokin then!
 
Hi Braidsta

it's worth remembering that if you do use an IR filter you have to focus slightly nearer than with visible light due to the differing wavelengths. My older lenses have a different focus point marked on them for this purpose although my newer ones don't.

Also I believe some digital cameras have an anti-IR sensor coating, others pick up more IR than film so you can sometimes get a photo through cloud of the sun's disc that you can't see with the naked eye. I believe you can test this by photographing the IR transmitter of a TV remote.

Hopefully a more experienced togger can confirm/deny.

Apologies if you already know this.

QS
 
I have one. It seems fine. But exposures are long. If you are local (Merseyside) you are welcome to try before you buy.

I now use converted cameras.
 
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