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Rosco Strobist 55-Piece Filter Kit

  • Price: $7.46
  • GBP 4.76
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  • Mfr# 1100STROBKIT

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Rosco Strobist 55-Piece Filter Kit
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Rosco's Strobist 55-Piece Filter Kit has most, if not all, of the color filters you'll ever need for your on-camera flash, sized perfectly (1.5x3.25") for portable camera-mounted strobes. Working with David Hobby, founder of www.strobist.com, Rosco put together a collection of 20 different Cinegel colors (including different strengths of several colors) for a total of 55 gels that cover nearly every situation where you need to filter your on-camera flash for color balancing with non-daylight sources, to change your strobe's output, and or to add a color accent.

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RoscoStrobist 55-Piece Filter Kit
 
4.5

(based on 132 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (80)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (39)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (10)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (1)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (2)

95%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Good color value (64)
  • Easy to use (35)
  • Lightweight (35)
  • Packs small / compresses (32)
  • Durable (20)

Cons

  • Flimsy (11)
  • Poor quality (4)

Best Uses

  • Indoors (46)
  • General purpose (41)
  • Outdoor events / games (32)
  • Outdoors (27)
  • Family photos (23)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Semi-pro photographer (48), Photo enthusiast (40), Pro photographer (27), Casual photographer (4)
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No (71)

Most Liked Positive Review

 

Good kit

Chances are if you're looking at it, you know what this is and why you want it already. It's a great solution - despite costing more, it's easily better to get this than to...Read complete review

Chances are if you're looking at it, you know what this is and why you want it already. It's a great solution - despite costing more, it's easily better to get this than to try to find the free gel sample kits. The main reason is that you get multiple copies of the most useful gels, which would mean getting several gel swatch books before (or buying full-size full-price gels and cutting them... which is of course the best solution).However, I do feel that it's overpriced.[...]Is it extremely valuable to the photographer using small flashes? Yes... but like most photography gear, when you actually look at what it is you're buying it feels overpriced.Also, while the package they come in is nice enough, it's not really practical for storage unless you rarely plan on using them. You'll have to come up with another way to store your most-used gels. Likewise, you'll need to come up with your own way to mount them on your flashes (of course, just gaffer taping them on works, but that's fussy). Finally, I'm not entirely satisfied with the selection here. The primary ones are fine, but the "special effects" choices are a little bland. I guess you can't go wrong with the basics as given here, but when I recently wanted to use some "special effects" gels for lighting a background, I ended up having to dig up my old sample swatch packs to find a color I liked. I guess I can't fault them too much for that, it's a matter of personal taste, and the choices here will certainly be useful for most situations.Overall though, it's invaluable if you use small flashes, and more convenient than hacking apart swatch books.

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Most Liked Negative Review

 

Good selection for a great price

This is an extended selection of camera flash filters. I suggest to get their filter holder (which may not be great deal for its price but useful). The problem with the filters is ...Read complete review

This is an extended selection of camera flash filters. I suggest to get their filter holder (which may not be great deal for its price but useful). The problem with the filters is that they come with nice, scientific transmission characteristic curves on an extra sheet of paper. As soon as you mix them up (which happens at the first time use) you have no clue of what is what. I would better buy less, targeted (needed) filter that can be identified after frequent use.

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4.0

More than enough

By Paul B

from San Jose, CA

About Me Semi-pro Photographer

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Easy To Pack
  • Lightweight

Cons

  • Weak Construction

Best Uses

  • Family Photos
  • Weddings/Events

Comments about Rosco Strobist 55-Piece Filter Kit:

Choices to cover most any lighting situation and duplicates of the ones you'll use the most.

  • Was this a gift?:
  • Yes

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5.0

Sweet!!

By Brad

from Pleasanton

About Me Photography Student

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Easy To Pack
  • Easy to Use
  • Lightweight
  • Reliable

Cons

    Best Uses

      Comments about Rosco Strobist 55-Piece Filter Kit:

      Love the price. Ok, it's just plastic films but very useful. I have a Canon 430EX II flash. I found that I could stuff the filters inside a flash diffuser, or inside a home-made snoot. They stay put that way - no need for tape.

      I took some pictures indoors under tungsten light - so I added the orange filter, and set the white balance on tungsten. Wow - what a difference. Usually the subject of the photos have that deer caught in the headlight look (washed out, and different color than everything in the background). Now everything matches... perfect.

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      5.0

      just what I needed

      By hj

      from pittsburgh, pa

      About Me Pro Photographer

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Easy To Pack
      • Easy to Use
      • Lightweight
      • Reliable

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Family Photos
        • Weddings/Events

        Comments about Rosco Strobist 55-Piece Filter Kit:

        great variety of filters, almost more than I need

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        • No

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        5.0

        Nice to have handy

        By Jim from Central New York

        from Central NY

        About Me Pro Photographer

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Easy To Pack
        • Lightweight

        Cons

          Best Uses

            Comments about Rosco Strobist 55-Piece Filter Kit:

            Really great small kit of colors. A practical selection which seems well thought out, however, they could have left out the ND which I'll never use. Happy to find the kit includes multiples of each, and each with its specific chart. Dimensionally large enough to cover the entire flash lens, unlike the Rosco samplers we've all seen and thought about using. Good for dramatic background lighting.
            Rosco product quality is extremely good. Their gels are consistent, very well engineered and seem pretty durable.
            Glad I bought this kit and will get another when I lose enough pieces from this one.

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            5.0

            very useful

            By d l gonzalez

            from victoria TEXAS

            About Me Semi-pro Photographer

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Easy To Pack
            • Easy to Use
            • Lightweight
            • Reliable
            • Strong Construction

            Cons

              Best Uses

                Comments about Rosco Strobist 55-Piece Filter Kit:

                they are great to add color or correction to your flash and and very durable .... keep the case and tie it with a rubber band to make sure they do not open and spill all inside your bag

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                • No

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                5.0

                Fun for Creativity

                By NevadoYerupaja

                from Wyoming

                About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Easy To Pack
                • Easy to Use
                • Lightweight

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Landscape/Scenery
                  • Travel

                  Comments about Rosco Strobist 55-Piece Filter Kit:

                  I don't really need these gels too often but they're sure fun to play with, especially in combination with the Morris mini strobes. I'm looking forward to more creative shots by combining these gels with various white balance settings.

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                  • No

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                  5.0

                  Great stuff!

                  By Captain Rock

                  from Seattle, WA

                  About Me Photo Enthusiast

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Easy To Pack
                  • Easy to Use
                  • Lightweight
                  • Reliable
                  • Strong Construction

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Family Photos
                    • Landscape/Scenery
                    • Weddings/Events
                    • Wildlife Photos

                    Comments about Rosco Strobist 55-Piece Filter Kit:

                    I use these products to match my speedlite flash temp to the other lights in the room, as well as special effect and or accent lighting.

                    Fun to use and work very well.

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                    • No

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                    5.0

                    Nice set of gel filters

                    By Kathy

                    from Michigan

                    About Me Photo Enthusiast

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Easy to Use
                    • Lightweight

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                        Comments about Rosco Strobist 55-Piece Filter Kit:

                        You won't be without a gel with this set.

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                        • No

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                        4.0

                        Just What I Need

                        By Steven Matrix

                        from Tampa, Florida

                        About Me Pro Photographer

                        Verified Buyer

                        Pros

                        • Easy To Pack
                        • Easy to Use
                        • Lightweight

                        Cons

                        • Weak Construction

                        Best Uses

                        • Weddings/Events

                        Comments about Rosco Strobist 55-Piece Filter Kit:

                        Nice addition to my arsenal of photography tools.

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                        5.0

                        YAHHH! colors for light painting

                        By Gin

                        from North Carolina

                        About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                        Verified Buyer

                        Pros

                        • Easy To Pack
                        • Easy to Use
                        • Lightweight
                        • Reliable
                        • Strong Construction

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                          • Art

                          Comments about Rosco Strobist 55-Piece Filter Kit:

                          These are perfect for light painting. I have not used them for the intended purpose with a flash, however the information that came with each filter is very educational. I have already recommended them to friends. Happy Light Painting!

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                          5.0

                          Flash filter set

                          By mlafarge

                          from Cathlamet

                          About Me Photography Student

                          Verified Buyer

                          Pros

                          • Easy To Pack
                          • Easy to Use
                          • Lightweight
                          • Reliable
                          • Strong Construction

                          Cons

                            Best Uses

                            • Family Photos

                            Comments about Rosco Strobist 55-Piece Filter Kit:

                            when you are doing bounce flash and it is just the wrong color these really fix that problem

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                            • No

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                            5.0

                            Great first gel kit, could be larger

                            By Mike

                            from Florida

                            About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                            Verified Buyer

                            Pros

                            • Good selection of colors
                            • No hole

                            Cons

                              Best Uses

                              • Portraits
                              • Small strobes
                              • Weddings/Events

                              Comments about Rosco Strobist 55-Piece Filter Kit:

                              This kit is an inexpensive way to get started using gels on small flashes. Changing the color of your strobes really adds a new dimension to your images. My only criticism would be that the gels could be a little larger. When putting them on a 580 EX II, they barely cover the entire face of the flash. Still, compared to buying a swatchbook with holes and only one of each gel, this kit is a good choice.

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                              4.0

                              Low cost & funny

                              By Marsou

                              from Granby,Qc,Canada

                              About Me Photo Enthusiast

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                              Pros

                              • Easy to Use
                              • Reliable

                              Cons

                                Best Uses

                                • Landscape/Scenery
                                • Weddings/Events

                                Comments about Rosco Strobist 55-Piece Filter Kit:

                                Great but don't deforms with setting up the flash .Maybe because i'm a rooky

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                                • No

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                                5.0

                                Great package, great price.

                                By Mel

                                from Atlantic Beach, Florida

                                About Me Photo Enthusiast

                                Verified Buyer

                                Pros

                                • Easy to Use

                                Cons

                                  Best Uses

                                    Comments about Rosco Strobist 55-Piece Filter Kit:

                                    Nice selection of common gels.

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                                    • No

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                                    5.0

                                    plenty of colors

                                    By Gus

                                    from corona,ny

                                    About Me Photo Enthusiast

                                    Verified Buyer

                                    Pros

                                    • Easy To Pack
                                    • Easy to Use
                                    • Lightweight
                                    • Reliable
                                    • Strong Construction

                                    Cons

                                      Best Uses

                                      • Family Photos

                                      Comments about Rosco Strobist 55-Piece Filter Kit:

                                      they fit perfectly on my flash and plenty of colors to get creative with light

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                                      • No

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                                      5.0

                                      If you know what this is you need it

                                      By pcmofo

                                      from Binghamton, NY

                                      About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                                      Verified Buyer

                                      Pros

                                      • Easy To Pack
                                      • Easy to Use
                                      • Lightweight

                                      Cons

                                        Best Uses

                                          Comments about Rosco Strobist 55-Piece Filter Kit:

                                          If you are looking at this product then you already know what it is. Just buy it already and get it over with. Better yet, add the gel holder to your cart as well, and dont forget the speed strap to attach to your camera.

                                          Its not something you use every day but its something you need in your bag if you want to make decent pictures into great pictures, correcting for light and adding color to you scene. Its one of the cheapest pieces of equipment you can buy and can have a large impact on your photos.

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                                          5.0

                                          Love the vibrant assortment!

                                          By Lee

                                          from Buffalo, NY

                                          About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                                          Verified Buyer

                                          Pros

                                          • Easy To Pack
                                          • Lightweight
                                          • Reliable

                                          Cons

                                            Best Uses

                                            • Family Photos
                                            • Landscape/Scenery
                                            • Wildlife Photos

                                            Comments about Rosco Strobist 55-Piece Filter Kit:

                                            Great assortment of colors... all come with different hues which makes it quite impossible to NOT make the right color adjustment. Great product for a very reasonable price!

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                                            4.0

                                            Its easy to work

                                            By Gallego

                                            from Toa baja Puerto Rico

                                            About Me Photo Enthusiast

                                            Verified Buyer

                                            Pros

                                            • Easy To Pack
                                            • Easy to Use
                                            • Lightweight

                                            Cons

                                              Best Uses

                                              • Family Photos
                                              • Travel
                                              • Weddings/Events

                                              Comments about Rosco Strobist 55-Piece Filter Kit:

                                              I use with different lights

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                                              5.0

                                              Excellent

                                              By Gizmo

                                              from Phornix, AZ

                                              About Me Pro Photographer

                                              Verified Buyer

                                              Pros

                                              • Easy To Pack
                                              • Easy to Use
                                              • Lightweight
                                              • Reliable

                                              Cons

                                                Best Uses

                                                • Family Photos
                                                • Travel
                                                • Weddings/Events

                                                Comments about Rosco Strobist 55-Piece Filter Kit:

                                                Great for matching flash to all kinds of ambient light and for creative effect.

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                                                5.0

                                                Essential Kit For Flash Photographers

                                                By SWB

                                                from Medford Oregon

                                                About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                                                Verified Buyer

                                                Pros

                                                • Lightweight
                                                • Strong Construction

                                                Cons

                                                • Not marked directly

                                                Best Uses

                                                • Family Photos
                                                • Sports/Action
                                                • Weddings/Events

                                                Comments about Rosco Strobist 55-Piece Filter Kit:

                                                Anyone who does flash photography in any conditions other than noon-day sun and wants their photos to look more professional than a standard point and shoot quality, needs this kit. I've been working primarily indoors, at bars, clubs, concerts and other similar venues where lighting can be all over the map, but with this kit, you are truly covered. If you want your subjects to have skin-tones that look natural and not washed out relative to the (almost always) warm incandescent background, you have to color correct your flash and this kit offers all the different grades of color correction you could possibly ever want. I've also used the pale gold special effects filter to get a more flattering skin tone in more standard lighting conditions, as well. The only drawback with the kit, is there are no markings on the gel strips. I took a pen and wrote what was what as I unpacked them, so I won't drop them all at some point and get confused. All in all, this is an essential product with a fairly minimal price, considering how much it can elevate the quality of your photos.

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                                                What's in the Box

                                                Rosco Strobist 55-Piece Filter Kit
                                                • 5 x Cinegel #3202 Full CTB - Cooling Filter
                                                • 5 x Cinegel #3204 1/2 CTB - Cooling Filter
                                                • 5 x Cinegel #3208 1/4 CTB - Cooling Filter
                                                • 5 x Cinegel #3401 Sun 85 CTO - Warming Filter
                                                • 5 x Cinegel #3408 Sun 1/2 CTO - Warming Filter
                                                • 5 x Cinegel #3409 Sun 1/4 CTO - Warming Filter
                                                • 5 x Roscolux #08 Pale Gold - Warming Filter
                                                • 5 x Cinegel #3304 Tough Plusgreen
                                                • 2 x Cinegel #3415 N.15 Neutral Density
                                                • 2 x Cinegel #3403 N.6 Neutral Density
                                                • 2 x Cinegel #3404 N.9 Neutral Density
                                                • Roscolux #12 Straw (Yellow)
                                                • Roscolux #23 Orange
                                                • Roscolux #26 Light Red
                                                • Roscolux #33 No Color Pink
                                                • Roscolux #39 Skelton Exotic Sangria (Magenta)
                                                • Roscolux #358 Rose Indigo (Purple)
                                                • Roscolux #80 Primary Blue
                                                • Roscolux #375 Cerulean Blue (Cyan)
                                                • Roscolux #90 Dark Yellow Green
                                                 
                                                 
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