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No, get your mind out of the gutter. :)

My neighbor is having a yard sale. I picked up 14 A series Cokin filters with adapter, 4 P series filters and some printed material for them (charts etc.) for $10.
Ordered an adapter ring for the filter adapter from Adorama today so I can use them.
I know I could probably do better with Photoshop but playing with hardware is fun!
Now I just need a better camera :(
 
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I suspect that only those who are into the same hobby have any idea what you're talking about.
 
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Hmm... Thought we had a bunch of photographers in here.
 
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well I'll chip in and say that's excellent value :) it's much more satisfying using filters to get your balance right in camera rather than relying on post processing

what sort did you get? neutral density, graduated?

as a former cyclist, I like your avatar too :)
 
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Thanks. Got an '81 Schwinn Sports Tourer and a Dawes Lightning Tour.

Got a few graduated colors and a bunch of effects. 1 or 2 neutral densitys.
One of the P7's is a MultiParallel. Almost a half an inch thick!
 

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Since you have the filters you absolutely must buy a camera to use them . . . ;)
 
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I have a Fuji S500 cheapie. Really would like a decent Canon or Nikon.
 
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You pervert this is a family....oh cameras sorry!!!!
 

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Hey, thanks for the link. Looks like prices about the same as Adorama or Calumet.
It might be a while before I can get one. Still trying to sell this house.
 

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Still trying to sell this house.

Home sales for older homes are slow around here also. There are several in my neighborhood that have been for sale for over a year. I also see some signs to lease or rent when the sale hasn't had any takers. Been there done that with two homes in California. Never again!
 

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