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Cokin P164 Circular Polarizer Glass Filter

BH #COP164 • MFR #CP164
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Cokin P164 Circular Polarizer Glass Filter
Key Features
  • Makes a Blue Sky Bluer
  • Makes Clouds Stand Out
  • Eliminates Reflections in Glass, Water
  • Rotates Within the Optional Holder
This is the P164 Circular Polarizer Glass Filter from Cokin. It fits in the optional Cokin P Holder. Light rays which are reflected become polarized. Polarizing filters are used to select which light rays enter your camera lens. A polarizer helps make a blue sky bluer as well as making clouds stand out. It can remove unwanted reflections from non-metallic surfaces such as water or glass and also saturate colors providing better contrast. The effect can be seen through the viewfinder and changed by rotating the filter. The filter factor varies according to how the filter is rotated and its orientation to the sun.
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Cokin P164 Overview

This is the P164 Circular Polarizer Glass Filter from Cokin. It fits in the optional Cokin P Holder. Light rays which are reflected become polarized. Polarizing filters are used to select which light rays enter your camera lens. A polarizer helps make a blue sky bluer as well as making clouds stand out. It can remove unwanted reflections from non-metallic surfaces such as water or glass and also saturate colors providing better contrast. The effect can be seen through the viewfinder and changed by rotating the filter. The filter factor varies according to how the filter is rotated and its orientation to the sun.

Note:
Circular polarizers are specifically designed for use with auto-focus SLR cameras (They will also work on manual systems without problems)
UPC: 085831270792

Cokin P164 Specs

Filter Type
Circular Polarizer
Exposure Reduction
1.2 to 1.5-Stop
Size
84 mm (Cokin P)
Front Accessory Thread / Bayonet
No
Coating
No
Filter Material
Glass
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.165 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
5.75 x 4.2 x 0.45"

Cokin P164 Reviews

Not a good experience

By Shiva
Rated 1 out of 5
Date: 2023-07-13

I bought this filter and was never able to rotate the front element - I don't see a front element to begin with. I have a set of adapter rings and Cokin P adapters, and thought that this would complete my Cokin system. I even showed it a few (though they don't use Cokin), and they could not get it to rotate. Rotating the entire holder is not how CPL works, the two glass elements, with one rotating creates the polarizing effect. I have a 62mm circular Rodenstock CPL, but limits my usage to only 2 lenses that I have. This is the limitation I wanted to overcome when I purchased this item. The Rodenstock is absolutely great. I used this only two or three times and not immediately after I received this. This is because of my confidence in Cokin. Now it is out of return period. Searching on the internet has many solutions, but I don't want to try all of them till it works, and potentially break the whole thing. Disappointed.

It does it's job, however...

By Andrew
Rated 3 out of 5
Date: 2020-01-21

Getting this filter into place in the cheap plastic filter holder that came with a P series grad filter starter kit I bought earlier is difficult. Once its in place its very difficult to rotate and removing it from the holder is only possible by removing the entire filter holder from the lens adapter. I believe this issue is with the holder not the filter so if you have a better holder you should be happy with this product.

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question

Hello, what holder do I need to buy that the filter will fit in it? Thank you
Asked by: Anonymous
I have the Cokin P filter as well. Fits into the first slot so you can additional filters if desired .....
Answered by: Patricia W.
Date published: 2018-08-27

question

My Cokin P Series Holder accepts the Cokin P164 Circular Glass Filter, and I the 77m adapter ring fits as well. However, the filter does not turn easily and the adapter ring allows the holder to spin easily. What has anyone done to make these parts work as they should?
Asked by: Raymond J.
If the filter is truly hard to turn and you are still in 30 days from B&H, you should contact B&H Customer Service to see if you can exchange it. As far as dealing with the holder spinning, I would suggest trying spinning of the filter in the opposite direction, the direction use to tighten the 77mm adapter.
Answered by: Dennis A L.
Date published: 2018-08-27

question

Hello, why does this filter seems to take two slots space when placed in the back slot of the Cokin P holder ? Only the front slot seems to be available when I put this filter. For example, CP + ND10 is possible but not CP + GND + ND10.
Asked by: Anonymous
I just put the CP in the backmost slot, therefore taking up the very thin slot at back and one regular slot in front of it. Then I slid in both the dark gray and light gray filters into the two slots in front of the CP without any problem.
Answered by: Paul F.
Date published: 2018-08-27

question

Is there a way to use this filter with the HITECH HT85AMH filter holder.? What accessory pieces do I need to adapt the holder for this filter?
Asked by: Brian L.
I am using this Circular Polarizer Glass filter with the Cokin filter holder, so I really don't know if you can use it with the filter holder you are mentioning. I suggest you get in contact with HITECH I am sure they can provide you with the proper answer.Cheers,Antoine
Answered by: Antoine H.
Date published: 2018-08-27

question

Will this filter fit the Cokin Z-Pro Filter Holder?
Asked by: Larry
The size I bought I believe is for the p series. I do not know of the z series supports our of the filters come in that size. Also make sure you use something to block light. The foam circle you get with the filter does nothing
Answered by: Howard T.
Date published: 2018-08-27

question

Does this polarizing filter fit in Cokin P series? I have a 77mm lens?
Asked by: Raymond J.
I was in Alaska and tried to use the polarizing filter and could not get it to go in the P sized filter holder. I have not had the time to contact b&h photo to see what is what. Two things I should have done, make sure that the filter would fit, asking them to try it before they shopped it. When I received it make sure it fit with my p sized holder. Still not sure what is wrong. . .It was to late to exchange it by the time we got back from our trip. A very expensive mistake.
Answered by: CONNIE B.
Date published: 2018-08-27

question

I already have the Cokin P filter holder, so I ordered this filter to fit into it. I was expecting a glass plate filter like my neutral density filters. Instead this is round and is too large to fit into my holder. Did I order the wrong filter?
Asked by: Douglas T.
The flange of the round circular polarizer is designed to slide into first narrow slot next to the lens so that it can be rotated independently of the square filter when using spilt screen ND filters. If it is too large for that slot you may have the wrong holder. It is a little difficult to slide in place if the holder is mounted, by inserting prior to mounting the holder on the lens can help.
Answered by: Rich T.
Date published: 2018-08-27
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