Which Camera to Buy? Shortlisted - Nikon 3300, Nikon 5100, Canon 1200 D, Canon 600D

[iamsomnath]

Thanks Dada,
Few More details looking for. What is the difference between ND2 Nd4 Nd8?

For example if I want to buy 3Stop ND Filter then which one will fulfill the requirement. 3 Stop ND4? ND2? ND8?

I believe Hoya NDX400 measn ND4 that will help me to click Milky Waterfall.
which one should I buy to click landscapes.

I forgot to mentioned can't spend huge amount on filters. Kindly suggest.

ND2 will cut 1 stop of light, ND4 will cut 2 stops of light , for 3 stops you need ND8. The 9 stop cutter NDX400 is known as NDX400 , not ND4. Don't buy cheap filters , if budget falls short , save up and buy later. Low quality filter will cause more harm than good. You can also take quote about Haida filters from Anish George , they are reported to be quite good but not unduly pricey. Stay away from Osaka, Marumi etc.

Cheers
Somnath

 

[hensil]

Thanks Dada,
Few More details looking for. What is the difference between ND2 Nd4 Nd8?

For example if I want to buy 3Stop ND Filter then which one will fulfill the requirement. 3 Stop ND4? ND2? ND8?

I believe Hoya NDX400 measn ND4 that will help me to click Milky Waterfall.
which one should I buy to click landscapes.

I forgot to mentioned can't spend huge amount on filters. Kindly suggest.

Vikas,
To my knowledge ND2 is 1 stop, ND4 is 2 stop and ND8 is 3 stops. ND 16 is 4 stops. As dada mentioned ND400 is approx. 9 stops.
Are you sure that the ND filters will help you for landscapes? Because to get blurry waterfall or clouds during bright day you'll need ND that is over 8 stops. For normal landscapes you can stop down the lens and also use high shutter speed.
Henry

 

[iamsomnath]

Are you sure that the ND filters will help you for landscapes? Because to get blurry waterfall or clouds during bright day you'll need ND that is over 8 stops. For normal landscapes you can stop down the lens and also use high shutter speed.

Thanks Henry bro , for pointing out this very important issue. I use a 3 stop cutter ND8 , but I remember it to be actually "useful" mainly at a scene dominated by snow or sand, where the reflection is such that even highest shutterspeed of 1/4000 or 1/8000 fall insufficient and overexpose the scene . So unless Vikas is contemplating such a shooting situation , the money on 3 stop cutter can be saved.

Regards
Somnath

 

[Ankur003]

Want to buy ND filter for my upcoming trip.
out of 5 4 lenses are 52mm and one is 67mm thus want to buy a ND filter to click landscapes in harsh sunlight.

Which one should I buy, checked online that there are ND2, ND4, ND8 type filters available and I am confused regarding which one should I buy.

Kindly suggest or if possible kindly post a link to buy.

Vikas bhai, To click landscapes in harsh light, a GND would be more beneficial IMO.
Especially for your upcoming Ladakh trip where sky will be extremely bright and landscape will have harsh shadows.
A CPL will be useful if you plan to visit some lakes (For cutting reflection)

 

[vikas_unzip]

Vikas bhai, To click landscapes in harsh light, a GND would be more beneficial IMO.
Especially for your upcoming Ladakh trip where sky will be extremely bright and landscape will have harsh shadows.
A CPL will be useful if you plan to visit some lakes (For cutting reflection)

Looking for GND Filter but could not shortlisted one. Issue is I have got 52mm and 67 mm lenses.

 

[Ankur003]

Looking for GND Filter but could not shortlisted one. Issue is I have got 52mm and 67 mm lenses.

get the square one, with holder set, that may be initially expensive to buy but in longer run it will be beneficial.

 

[BHOOTER RAJA]

@Ankur003 please provide any links to buy that type of square filters.

 

[vikas_unzip]

Ankur Bhai as of now can't afford Square Type Filters and Holder.

I have got one 67mm Lens (18-70) and three 52mm lenses. so I think I should go with 52mm 3 in one Hoya Kits. Include One UV and One CPL and One ND8 normal filter. costs 3000.

Link: http://www.amazon.in/dp/B0030540J4

Any possibility to use 52mm Filter on 67 Mm lens, Checked few posts on google and it says ring is available for that, But I highly doubt.

Else I will buy One Extra CPL Lens.

Regarding GND Lens I could not find it on anywhere.

 

[Ankur003]

@Ankur003 please provide any links to buy that type of square filters.

Dada, I am talking about these ones.
http://www.achim-sieger.de/en/nd-filter-review-lee-big-stopper-formatt-hitech-prostop-irnd-haida/

 

[Ankur003]

Ankur Bhai as of now can't afford Square Type Filters and Holder.

I have got one 67mm Lens (18-70) and three 52mm lenses. so I think I should go with 52mm 3 in one Hoya Kits. Include One UV and One CPL and One ND8 normal filter. costs 3000.

Link: http://www.amazon.in/dp/B0030540J4

Any possibility to use 52mm Filter on 67 Mm lens, Checked few posts on google and it says ring is available for that, But I highly doubt.

Else I will buy One Extra CPL Lens.

Regarding GND Lens I could not find it on anywhere.

I will suggest you to get filter for your widest lens first.
You can use 67mm filter on 52mm lens but not vice versa IMO.