Rosco Cinegel Swatchbook
This is a 1.25 x 3.25" Swatchbook of Rosco Cinegel Series gels. Use this to pick the appropriate filters for your next purchase, or cut them out and tape them to small flash units.
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of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Good color value (73)
- Durable (31)
- Long-lasting (21)
- Attach securely (10)
- Good power output (8)
Cons
- Flimsy (17)
- Small (3)
- Weak (3)
Best Uses
- General purpose (54)
- Indoors (50)
- Outdoor events / games (36)
- Low light (32)
- Night time (31)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Semi-pro photographer (38), Photo enthusiast (28), Pro photographer (13), Enthusiast (10), Professional (8)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (36)
Most Liked Positive Review
the Strobist choice
David Hobby of [@] recommends this swatchbook as an inexpensive way to gel your strobes. I use the CTO and Window Green to correct the color of my Nikon SB600/800 flashes. The ...Read complete review
David Hobby of [@] recommends this swatchbook as an inexpensive way to gel your strobes. I use the CTO and Window Green to correct the color of my Nikon SB600/800 flashes. The small swatches just fit on the top of the flash head, but you need to find a way to attach them. You need to be a bit careful with the gel swatches; they do bend and crease easily in the camera bag, but hey, the swatchbook cost a penny, and once I'm happy with a gel, I buy a sheet and make my own. Plus there are more colors to experiment with in the pack. The swatchbook is a great way to get started with flash gels.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Not large enough for some flashes
I decided to get this swatchbook after reading the strobist blog. The swatches are not big enough for my Vivitar 285, but they do fit most other flashes that I have. [...]...Read complete review
I decided to get this swatchbook after reading the strobist blog. The swatches are not big enough for my Vivitar 285, but they do fit most other flashes that I have. [...]
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Pros
- Good Color Value
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Rosco Cinegel Swatchbook:
Awsome all kinds of cool things you can do with these gels doing strobist work
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Good Color Value
- Long-Lasting
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
- Low Light
- Night Time
Comments about Rosco Cinegel Swatchbook:
When I was in high school oh so many years ago, lighing companies used to give these out, although you needed to walk into the store so they knew you. In several decades things haven't changed, and thats a good thing. This is the same filter material in the large sheets so you can know what you are ordering. Unlike high school, I now use these on my camera flashes where they work wonderfully. The only downside is they have the hold punched in them for the book and the sheets aren't directly labeled (its filter/paper label/filter/paper label). But....these are a great price!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attach Securely
- Durable
- Good Color Value
- Long-Lasting
- Powerful
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
- Low Light
- Night Time
- Outdoors
- Special Events
Comments about Rosco Cinegel Swatchbook:
Cannot beat the price with the quality/quantity. If you use off camera flash this is a must for bringing out the artist in you. Can simulate sunshine over someones shoulder or you can add a splash of color to a wall behind a subject. The possibility's are endless, and its so inexpensive their is no excuse not to have it.
Pros
- Good Color Value
Cons
- Flimsy
Best Uses
- General Use
Comments about Rosco Cinegel Swatchbook:
A little small for my flash head, but for the money it worked like a charm!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
- Flimsy
Best Uses
- Indoors
- Low Light
Comments about Rosco Cinegel Swatchbook:
The swatchbook comes with many color gels and therefore is a must have for me who wants a near-perfect white balance for indoor flash photography. I'm glad that I bought this book because I definitely would have bought the wrong color gels if I bought them individually. Though the book has a lot of gels, it won't take you too much time to get the right one for your indoor lightning because they are carefully grouped.
Once you know what gels you want, you might want to buy the gels individually or in smaller sets and with a holder
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Good Color Value
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
Comments about Rosco Cinegel Swatchbook:
For an introduction to using gels, this is the way to go. The thing is huge and comes with more colors, options than I will likely use, but it is nice to have options.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Attach Securely
- Good Color Value
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
Comments about Rosco Cinegel Swatchbook:
I cut these and tape them to my 580exII flash unit for an inexpensive filter/gel.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Good Color Value
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
- Low Light
- Night Time
- Outdoors
- Special Events
Comments about Rosco Cinegel Swatchbook:
I use it for strobist special effects, makes my flashes burst in colors
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Volume
Cons
- Flimsy
Best Uses
Comments about Rosco Cinegel Swatchbook:
These filters fit a Canon 580EX II and are a great way to get a TON a filters for nearly no money. No harm trying them out.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Good Color Value
- inexpensive
- Long-Lasting
Cons
- Cheapskate
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
- Low Light
Comments about Rosco Cinegel Swatchbook:
One of those bargains you don't find often. You get a ton of gels for experimenting with for your flash. I have a Canon Speedlight 580EX II that I use. I just pick a gel(sample), place it over the lens and flip the diffuser over the gel to hold it in place. Simple as that! If you don't want to use the diffuser, you can stretch a 3 inch X 1/2 inch rubber band along the perimeter of the flash flush with the lens and just bend one edge of the gel all the way over (180 degrees) so when held by the rubber band, it stays snug along the lens face. No need to spend $30-$50 for velcro or gel holders.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Color Value
Cons
- Flimsy
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
- Low Light
- Night Time
- Outdoors
- Special Events
Comments about Rosco Cinegel Swatchbook:
I'm using this swatch book as gels to put over a Nikon SB-600. The first 3/4 of the book the gels are not strong enough for rich colors, but the last quarter work perfect!
It is slightly flimsy construction, but does the job well.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
- Low Light
- Night Time
- Outdoors
- Special Events
Comments about Rosco Cinegel Swatchbook:
These little swatches are just large enough to fit a 580EX II. I use a bit of gaff tape to attach them to my flashes. They work great!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Color Value
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
Comments about Rosco Cinegel Swatchbook:
Samples are very useful. Size of sample is a little small but can be used on small flash units. Nice selection of colors and textures.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Color Value
Cons
Best Uses
- Special Events
Comments about Rosco Cinegel Swatchbook:
These fit perfectly on my Canon 580 EX II speedlight.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attach Securely
- Good Color Value
- Powerful
Cons
- Flimsy
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
- Low Light
- Special Events
Comments about Rosco Cinegel Swatchbook:
It fits perfect on my SB-600. Use a small piece of tape to fit it to the flashes.
Good value!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Color Value
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
Comments about Rosco Cinegel Swatchbook:
From a strobist point of view this is the best deal going. A full set of gels to develop your technique. Order a couple. Ou can't go wrong.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Rosco Cinegel Swatchbook:
They fit my SB600 speedlight just fine. Every possible color you could ever want including CTO, CTB, CTG, etc...
They are too small for my Vivitar 285 HV's but B&H has a gel pack that is great or those.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Variety
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors
- Low Light
Comments about Rosco Cinegel Swatchbook:
They put an amazing variety of gels in this sample pack, including reflective materials, scrims, and spun glass.
The samples fit perfectly over a SB-700 head, attached with a little tape.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Variety
- Low price
Cons
- Flimsy
- Weak
Best Uses
- Evaluation only
Comments about Rosco Cinegel Swatchbook:
I got this to put the filters over the front of my on camera (SB-800) flash... This is recommended in various books, but is not a good idea in my opinion. Spend the money and get some real filters. These are paper thin and good for only very limited use. They feel flimsy and ready to melt. I like the idea of a bunch of filters, but next time I'll spend the money and get a set of 12 real filters for about $24.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
- Attached too securely
- Hole
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
- Low Light
- Night Time
- Outdoors
- Special Events
Comments about Rosco Cinegel Swatchbook:
a great variety of colors and textures
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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