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Re: [OM] Filter recommendations for a newbie

Subject: Re: [OM] Filter recommendations for a newbie
From: Walt Wayman <hiwayman@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Mon, 26 Aug 2002 14:08:34 -0400
Jez writes:

>I've used the Cokin system for color landscape work because one of the
>frequent needs is to darken down the sky to bring the overall tonal range
>within the capability of the film (and leave some details in the sky).
>This needs a graduated (typically grey) filter which needs to be
>rectangular and with the possibility to slide it up and down according to
>where you place the horizon.  The people who 'taught' me recommend Lee
>filters, but they're not cheap.

The people who taught you were right.  While the Lee system stuff is fairly
expensive, it's worth what it costs.

Walt

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