Cokin P154 Gray Neutral Density (ND) 8x Resin Filter
Neutral Density filters have several uses and offer the possibility to achieve otherwise unachievable results. ND filters appear grey and reduce the amount of light reaching the film. They have no effect on color balance. They have four main uses: 1) To enable slow shutter speeds to be used, especially with high speed films, to record movement in subjects such as waterfalls, clouds, or cars. 2) To decrease depth of field by allowing wider apertures to be used, which helps separate subjects from their background. 3) To decrease the effective ISO of high speed film (above ISO 400) and allow it to be used outdoors in bright situations. 4) To allow cine and video cameras (which have fixed shutter speeds) to film subjects such as snow, sand or other bright scenes which could cause overexposure.
Neutral Density factors:
Cokin 152 (exposure adjustment = approx. 1 stop, reduces ISO 1/2)
Cokin 153 (exposure adjustment = approx. 2 stops, reduces ISO 1/4)
Cokin 154 (exposure adjustment = approx. 3 stops, reduces ISO 1/8)
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87%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to use (24)
- Clear optics (13)
- Firm mount (6)
- Strong construction (5)
- Improves picture quality (4)
Cons
Best Uses
- Image manipulation (11)
- Shooting outdoors (5)
- Long exposures (4)
- Close up filming (3)
- Panoramic filming (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Semi-pro photographer (7), Pro photographer (6), Photo enthusiast (5), Enthusiast (3), Tech savvy (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (18)
Most Liked Positive Review
A must have for your bag.
I purchased this product specifically for photographing waterfalls. With the use of this filter and a polarizer I was able to get the silky effect I was after. Many photographers recommended the 2 stop,...Read complete review
I purchased this product specifically for photographing waterfalls. With the use of this filter and a polarizer I was able to get the silky effect I was after. Many photographers recommended the 2 stop, but this 3 stop worked well for me when shooting in bright sun. The only drawback is it seems to attract dust.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Not-so-neutral density filter
I use this strictly for long exposure photography during the day. However, it adds a reddish color cast, which is sometimes pleasing and sometimes completely unwanted. It gets even worse if you pair ...Read complete review
I use this strictly for long exposure photography during the day. However, it adds a reddish color cast, which is sometimes pleasing and sometimes completely unwanted. It gets even worse if you pair this with a second neutral density filter of the same type to further reduce your exposure value. It's possible to remove the color cast in your processing software, but it's hard to get it to look exactly like the shot would look without the filter at all. This is called a "neutral densit" filter, yet it's hardly neutral. But remember, this filter is cheap, so you get what you pay for.
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Pros
- Easy To Use
- Improves Picture Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Shooting Outdoors
Comments about Cokin P154 Gray Neutral Density (ND) 8x Resin Filter:
Just what I needed to cut a couple of stops off a long exposure.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Close Up Filming
- Panoramic Filming
- Shooting Indoors
- Shooting Outdoors
- Upgrade
Comments about Cokin P154 Gray Neutral Density (ND) 8x Resin Filter:
This cheap and easy to handle filter will help me bring night into my daylight takes. Fast and simple, just what I need for my home made movies
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Improves Picture Quality
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Close Up Filming
- Panoramic Filming
- Shooting Outdoors
Comments about Cokin P154 Gray Neutral Density (ND) 8x Resin Filter:
Requires some planning to use, however the results are well worth the work.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Cheaper
Cons
- Adds color
- Not a true ND filter
Best Uses
- Long exposures with green
Comments about Cokin P154 Gray Neutral Density (ND) 8x Resin Filter:
The filter seems ok, but adds lots of red/magenta. It gets worse when you combine them.
The problem wasn't too noticeable with a waterfall shot I did, (mostly green moss and blur'd water). However the sunset/sunrise pictures are not even close to the actual colors. For the odd picture, it may look neat, but if you want a true ND filter. DO NOT GET THIS!!!!
I'm thinking about switching to another brand. This was cheaper, but you get what you pay for.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Improves Picture Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Close Up Filming
- Panoramic Filming
- Shooting Indoors
- Shooting Outdoors
Comments about Cokin P154 Gray Neutral Density (ND) 8x Resin Filter:
I use this filter for landscape, portrait, editorial, runway, nearly everything. It's great if you want to drop the exposure of the background 2 stops or get that beautiful landscape.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Improves Picture Quality
Cons
- N
Best Uses
- Shooting Outdoors
Comments about Cokin P154 Gray Neutral Density (ND) 8x Resin Filter:
Useful to reduce available light allowing slow shutter speeds.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Highly Compatible
- Improves Performance
- Lightweight
- Professional Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Very long exposure times
Comments about Cokin P154 Gray Neutral Density (ND) 8x Resin Filter:
Although I have not been able to test this product for the known magenta cast that most reviews indicate, I will do so, and if a slight magenta cast is present, I will change the "K" value in the white balance to compensate.
I purchase 2 of the P154 Cokin filters to combine with the P153 for very long exposures for waterfalls and sunrises over water. I expect it to work as well as the P153 filter does,only better.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Professional Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Cityscapes
- Nature
Comments about Cokin P154 Gray Neutral Density (ND) 8x Resin Filter:
Obviously this filter does it's work when the light is too bright to keep a shutter open long enough to get the results you are looking for without stopping your aperture down completely. I use it for various reasons under different circumstances.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Landscape Photography
- Portraits
- Traveling
Comments about Cokin P154 Gray Neutral Density (ND) 8x Resin Filter:
This ND filter was use to shoot motion blur on ocean water, and to darken the background for a fashion shoot on a bright day, while the model was well lighted with strobe lights. Perfect to bringing down a few stops while opening for a shallow depth of field. No Color discoloration or color shift while in use. Overall, great experience in using ND 8x resin filter by Cokin.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscapescenery
Comments about Cokin P154 Gray Neutral Density (ND) 8x Resin Filter:
Good results. Does exactly what it's supposed to do.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Image Manipulation
Comments about Cokin P154 Gray Neutral Density (ND) 8x Resin Filter:
Does its job fine, doesn't effect the overall image color. Great for slower shutter speeds in high light situations.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Image Manipulation
Comments about Cokin P154 Gray Neutral Density (ND) 8x Resin Filter:
Useful filter to have in your kit. Cokin is a great product.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Cokin P154 Gray Neutral Density (ND) 8x Resin Filter:
Good for photographing waterfalls (increase in exposure time gives nice effect)
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
- Firm Mount
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Image Manipulation
Comments about Cokin P154 Gray Neutral Density (ND) 8x Resin Filter:
Use with both my medium format fil and digital work when I want the larger aperature but scene far too bright. Cokin system is great to switch out the various ND filters in much shorted time period than with screw on filters. Also minimizes post shoot work flow correction because greater accuracy going in when shot taken.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
- Firm Mount
Cons
Best Uses
- Image Manipulation
Comments about Cokin P154 Gray Neutral Density (ND) 8x Resin Filter:
This is the only way to get shallow depth of field when working in confined spaces with studio strobes - when you're shooting as fast as your sync will let you and your ISO is as low as it'll go.
Also great for middle of the day shooting when you want to get motion in moving water shots and there's too much light.
As far as I can tell any image deterioration is negligible and certainly better than not getting the shot or spending time fixing it in post.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Improves Performance
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Cokin P154 Gray Neutral Density (ND) 8x Resin Filter:
Used for long light and water streams
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Highly Compatible
- Improves Performance
- Professional Quality
Cons
- Lacks Functionality
Best Uses
- Bright sun
- Landscape
Comments about Cokin P154 Gray Neutral Density (ND) 8x Resin Filter:
Best uses for lanscape, went the shine of sun is too much.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
Cons
- Plastic
Best Uses
- Long exposures
Comments about Cokin P154 Gray Neutral Density (ND) 8x Resin Filter:
For [$] its a great tool to get some amazing effects. As far as the curse of the purple color cast I've only noticed it in a few shots but it was easily corrected with a proper white balance adjustment.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Image Manipulation
Comments about Cokin P154 Gray Neutral Density (ND) 8x Resin Filter:
I got these in order to do light painting in full daylight. These knock out 3 stops. I got two, added to some other Cokin ND filters. I can effectively get f/320 or f/640, for 15 second exposures in full daylight. I'm very happy with them ;-)
Pros
- Cheap
- Easy To Use
Cons
- Color cast
Best Uses
Comments about Cokin P154 Gray Neutral Density (ND) 8x Resin Filter:
Filter is cheap so I bought it to try out longer exposures, but the color casts it produce just kills it. :(
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