ND Grad Filter
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Definitely the Cokin system.
Similar to Lee Filters in terms of principle in that the filters are square and push up and down into a holder but they are prone to colour casts. However they are much cheaper than the Lees and should give you the opportunity to see if you like landscape photography before shelling out on the ultimate.
If you do go for the Lee system but don't get on with them, their re-sale value does relatively hold its own.
Similar to Lee Filters in terms of principle in that the filters are square and push up and down into a holder but they are prone to colour casts. However they are much cheaper than the Lees and should give you the opportunity to see if you like landscape photography before shelling out on the ultimate.
If you do go for the Lee system but don't get on with them, their re-sale value does relatively hold its own.
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Premier inks kood starter set. Beats cokin hands down
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Why not look into hitech filters, very suprised no one has mentioned these
http://www.teamworkphoto.com/hitech-filter-kits-bundles-c-1047_78_1115_1104.html
http://www.teamworkphoto.com/hitech-filter-kits-bundles-c-1047_78_1115_1104.html
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Like been said aim for Lee system, start with foundation kit or starter kit 100mm, If filters are too much look at Hitech filters these fit the lee system perfectly and the lee holder is better than the hitech, filters to go for 0.6 ND hard grad (2 stop), 0.9 ND soft grad (3 stop), 0.9 ND solid (3 stop), 3.0 ND 10 Pro Stopper, http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hitech-15...d=100005&prg=1048&rk=3&rkt=5&sd=271088136103&, you will also need lens ring, I would recommend the wide angle fit, they cost more but best to do all you can to reduce the risk of vignetting and the 100mm system is the best place to start. not cheap but photography never is 
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There's no point in going for the Lee unless looking at shooting ultra wide or full frame IMO
You can pick up an adapter, cheap holder & a Hitech 2 stop HE Grad for probably £30 which is more than enough for crop/kit lenses & without a nasty colour cast to see if you'd use it often & then like to spend more at a later date. The equivalent for Lee will set you back nearer £180.
You can pick up an adapter, cheap holder & a Hitech 2 stop HE Grad for probably £30 which is more than enough for crop/kit lenses & without a nasty colour cast to see if you'd use it often & then like to spend more at a later date. The equivalent for Lee will set you back nearer £180.
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Just be aware that you don't need to buy a set . I would recommend starting off with a 2 stop hard grad - maybe a Lee if you can afford it.. You will gain experience with the this and know which direction you want to go before adding to your collection. There is no point in having a load of filters sitting in a bag which you never use.