So I just got a new filter, the cokin Z173 blue gold filter. It is nice But it takes more than 1 slot preventing any grads to be used. This is because I have the 105mm cpl ring on the front.
The cheapest thing is to order extra side rails to make it 3 slots. I was wondering if anyone has a 24mm lens with the 105mm Lee cpl and three slots to tell me if it vignettes.
The alternative is to get another FK for the z173 & grads which is obviously more expensive. Unfortunately BH turns a $4 part order into a $24 shipped order for the side rails so it makes me think about choices!
That's weird, my Foundation Kit came with three rails. I wish I could help you with your query about vignettes, but I would try The Camera Store in Calgary to see if they can get the parts for you. I am sure they wouldn't charge nearly as much for shipping, and they are a very helpful group there.
helimat wrote:
That's weird, my Foundation Kit came with three rails. I wish I could help you with your query about vignettes, but I would try The Camera Store in Calgary to see if they can get the parts for you. I am sure they wouldn't charge nearly as much for shipping, and they are a very helpful group there.
My kit came with one rail installed and 2 extra sets in a bag. Maybe the Op needs to check his original box for the missing 2.
It came with 2 installed & I do have a faint memory of a spare set but not in the box :/
camerastore is great. I love the hst demise, buying new is that much cheaper. I think I'm going to get a pro kit holder (whole new one) so 1 is for my lee cpl & grads & other is for the z173 & grads.
I played with the z173 yesterday & you'd definitely benefit from the separate rotation.
helimat wrote:
Ha ha, mine came with two installed and one spare. So yea, he might have received extras, and they're tucked away somewhere.
Same as mine except I installed all three but cut the first slot so I can put my 4mm thick CPL. I rotate the whole holder to get the desired CPL effect. Of course I can no longer use Grad ND filter but still use a regular (Non GRAD) ND to slow down shutter speed. My set-up is vignette free of but I'm limited to 2mm thick ND filter because 4mm thick would require 4 slots which has the vignette potential.
But it takes more than 1 slot preventing any grads to be used. This is because I have the 105mm cpl ring on the front. 
but still use a regular (Non GRAD) ND to slow down shutter speed. My set-up is vignette free of but I'm limited to 2mm thick ND filter because 4mm thick would require 4 slots which has the vignette potential.