JC522
05-30-2017, 08:46 PM
Hey guys, so up until now I've been using screw on ND filters and never used graduated filters. I was thinking of investing into a drop in filter type now but I seem to get lost in the different types and brands.
First is the holder system, I looked further into the LEE system and also discovered the Formatt-Hitech system. I like that the Formatt-Hitech holder has a thread in front of the filter holder to screw in a polarizer, I'm not sure how much i'd use it but I like the option of having it. Does the Lee system have a way to put a polarizer?
Another thing I'm worried about is how easy the holder system is to accidentally knock off. With such expensive glass being held on, the last thing I want is for it to accidentally get knocked off. I also read that Lee holder is plastic and Formatt-Hitech is aluminum, are there any advantages to that?
Aside from the holder brands, can I stick a different brand filter into a different brand holder system or does each company make their filters slightly thicker or thinner to make them incompatible with other brands?
Any other brands I should look at or things I haven't considered? Sorry for all the questions but the systems aren't cheap so I want to know that I'm putting my money into the right place
First is the holder system, I looked further into the LEE system and also discovered the Formatt-Hitech system. I like that the Formatt-Hitech holder has a thread in front of the filter holder to screw in a polarizer, I'm not sure how much i'd use it but I like the option of having it. Does the Lee system have a way to put a polarizer?
Another thing I'm worried about is how easy the holder system is to accidentally knock off. With such expensive glass being held on, the last thing I want is for it to accidentally get knocked off. I also read that Lee holder is plastic and Formatt-Hitech is aluminum, are there any advantages to that?
Aside from the holder brands, can I stick a different brand filter into a different brand holder system or does each company make their filters slightly thicker or thinner to make them incompatible with other brands?
Any other brands I should look at or things I haven't considered? Sorry for all the questions but the systems aren't cheap so I want to know that I'm putting my money into the right place