ndfilters

[krewcial]

This thread reads like a "how to make things complicated for no reason at all".

Avoid having to buy a bunch of separate filters and unscrewing all the time when the light changes.
Just get yourself a Fader Vari ND from Light Craft Workshop. It's one of the best investments you can make. Regardless of what camera you own today or will use tomorrow.

The original Fader Vari ND was already a great filter, the newer version seems to be even better.

[krewcial]

How do you calculate it?

But, my main question is, as I'll get more than one, what would be the best bet for a "starter" kit? Around 200$.

This one : http://specialcameraservice.com/49-fader-nd-mark-ii
Either get the 82 or 72mm one, depending on your budget. The 82 will cover all your current and future needs, even when using lenses with a big diameter. Get yourself a few adapter rings on ebay for your lenses (less than a dollar each) and you're set.

And please stop trying to justify adding multiple layers of cheap glass on top of a lens. If you DO add extra glass or filters to a lens, make sure it's quality that doesn't degrade your image.

[cgbier]

He's looking for 4x4 filters.

Your advise is spot on though.

[drapeama]

Just get yourself a Fader Vari ND from Light Craft Workshop. It's one of the best investments you can make.

You know I'm looking for 4x4 filters. Of course it looks like (from the videos) to be a great filter set, but as I can't afford and don't really want to pay a huge amount for filters, this isn't a good idea (for me). It's nearly 500$ for 2 pieces of glass. Sure it looks to be great, but at that price:
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[krewcial]

You know I'm looking for 4x4 filters. Of course it looks like (from the videos) to be a great filter set, but as I can't afford and don't really want to pay a huge amount for filters, this isn't a good idea (for me). It's nearly 500$ for 2 pieces of glass. Sure it looks to be great, but at that price:
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Well, you said your budget is approx. $200.
The original Fader ND will cost you between $120 and $180 (depending on the size). Those 2 Cavision filters cost $125 (without the Cokin filter holder). So it's actually cheaper to go for a Fader ND ...

A Cokin system is way more prone to collecting dust both on your lens and filter and way less solid. I use it only with gradient filters, when I have to compensate for a bright sky.

Spending $200 on a Cokin system is wasting money. Spending it on a Fader ND is a wise investment.

[drapeama]

Well, had the chance to test my new Cavision ND 1.5 filter earlier this week. Great results so far.