Filters - which ones?

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Hi

I am sure this will start the age old discussion (/ agrument) about whether filters are needed as you can do things in photoshop, but I am off to the coast ina few weeks time and part of the reason is to do the old milky water style shots, and similar type shots with waterfalls.

I am therefore looking for some filters as without them I won't be able to do such long exposures without blowing out the skys etc.

I currently own a ND Grad ND4, which I believe is - 2 stops, (feel free to corrcet me if it is -1). I am thinking of getting a solid ND filter as well, but am a little spoilt for choice, can any one recommend which ones are a usual addiiton to the kit bag? also would another Grad be a worthwhile investment?

Thanks for any suggestions.

Rob
 
The full grads you can pic up some Hoya ones on ebay for around £6 so might be worth a look there. I always use a circular polarizer as well when taking shots of water as that cannot be re-created in photoshop.
 
Second for the polariser - but do not skimp on one. Buy a Hoya PRO 1, nothing else (unless you go for a Heliopan, B&W or other top brand). Expect to pay between £65 and £150 for a polariser - anything less is a WASTE OF MONEY and you might as well use one lens from your sunglasses, that will work as well as a cheap polariser.

Ensure you buy a CIRCULAR polariser too, and only get it from a reputable source, not a cheap fleabay sell off. Otherwise, don't cry when it is rubbish.

If you have ND grads, why not combine them? Instead of getting one ND4 - get an ND3 and an ND6, then you have 2, 3 and 4 stops of ND.
 
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