Reddit mentions of ICE 77mm ND1000 Filter Neutral Density ND 1000 77 10 Stop Optical Glass

https://amzn.com/B00GMXD9E8 for the 77mm for $30, they have different sizes, though. I think I paid $22 or so for 49mm. That's on USA Amazon, otherwise search for "ICE ND1000 filter" and you should probably be able to find it.

Thanks :) I just posted another reply above with some more info: http://www.reddit.com/r/photography/comments/21y91v/advance_landscape_photography_tips_and_techniques/cghn6oc

Lee is probably the best when it comes to ND filters, but you can get good results with most brands. I would steer away from the ND filters that cost $5 on ebay since they're most likely made from low quality plastic. Might be fun to play with though, I might pick some up to test them out.

For reasonably cheap circular glass filters, ICE is a no name brand but the quality seems pretty good. Here's a link to their 77mm 10 stop filter: http://www.amazon.com/ICE-ND1000-Neutral-Density-Optical/dp/B00GMXD9E8 I picked one up to test and I'm pretty happy with the optical quality.

Lots of people have also used welding glass instead of a 10 stop filter, and it seems to work pretty well — it's got a heavy color cast, but that's easily corrected.

For long exposure of waterfalls I've used this ICE ND filter with it's ridiculous 10-stop. I used it to get this waterfall pic. You can get by with less, say an 8 or 6 stop. At 10 stops I could do crazy 30 second or more exposures, but that isn't at all necessary for most waterfalls. (Edit: If you order that filter be sure to match the size to your lens, I just pulled up the one for the 40-150 pro size of 77mm)

I have an Ice 10 stop ND that's been working pretty well for me. There is some slight color shifting but other than that nothing too noticeable. But you can fix that in post.

I bought this one for $30. When you cheap out, you lose a lot of sharpness, but if you're only going to use it once, it does a decent enough job. Here are a couple of images I captured using it.

I really like the colors. Getchu a ten stop. Adds a lot of interest to otherwise 'subjectless' landscapes. I just got one and love it.

https://www.amazon.com/ND1000-Filter-Neutral-Density-Optical/dp/B00GMXD9E8

or

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1191683-REG/ice_ice_nd1000_z_z_pro_series_nd1000_solid.html?ap=y&c3api=1876%2C%7Bcreative%7D%2C%7Bkeyword%7D&gclid=CjwKCAjwypjVBRANEiwAJAxlIpTNHyZpLYy30Y7ofYvA7Ykh6VmhIgV0498U2po48Qznpwf8t6Z-UhoCV0UQAvD_BwE

This is totally cool. Looking at this image makes my brain hurt a bit however, trying to comprehend the angle that I'm seeing. I don't necessarily dislike that aspect, perhaps it helps, or perhaps I wonder if taking the image more level might help me out.

Nice exposure and framing for sure. I like the natural frame provided naturally on 3 sides by the walls and rails.

In another part of the thread, you mentioned waiting for people to leave. I've never tried it, but a trick you can use is a strong neutral density filter to get exposure times up by many factors (a decent kit appears to be a 6 stop and 10 stop, stackable). Then, as people or other objects move, they disappear. Of course the obvious downside is if the trolley is moving too, it will be blurry. However, that could be fixed by taking 2 exposures (one at a normal exposure) and merging the images with photoshop or similar.

Here's a good article.

Your only choices are not square filters or variable. Standard round ND filters work as well.

https://www.amazon.com/ND1000-Filter-Neutral-Density-Optical/dp/B00GMXD9E8/

$30 bucks for those on a budget...

Or https://www.amazon.com/Filter-ND1000-Neutral-Density-Optical/dp/B073YGJ7L5 $60 for a 3 stop, a 6 stop and a 10 stop. Great for a budget shooter

And since you are on this anti square filter crusade, throwing it in as a budget option as well - https://www.amazon.com/Neewer-Complete-Filter-Kit-Cokin/dp/B00UFG6LU2/

$30 for 8 filters, and the holder... Looks like it would fit on a budget...

I bought this super cheap ND filter off Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/ND1000-Filter-Neutral-Density-Optical/dp/B00GMXD9E8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1464097644&sr=8-1&keywords=ice+nd+filter

It has less of a color cast than my Tiffen filters. Highly recommend it.

This is the one I used for this picture. It does change the color cast of your image but you can fix it in lightroom. https://www.amazon.com/ND1000-Filter-Neutral-Density-Optical/dp/B00GMXD9E8

I would get a large 77mm filter and just buy step-down rings for your lens as needed. That way, if you ever want to upgrade your 18-55 you'll be able to keep using that 77mm filter.

The setup would look like this:

77mm ND Filter > screws onto this 77mm to 58mm step-down ring > screws onto your 18-55 lens.

So if you end up buying a new lens in the future, say the Canon 10-18, you can just buy a different 77mm to 67mm step down ring and use it with that new lens.

As for what filter to get, that depends. They can range anywhere from $50 (for a budget one) all the way to $400+ for a full filter system. The $30 ICE filter I linked does surprisingly well as an intro-budget ND filter if you just want dabble with its effects.

Generally, don't buy those kits, they're terrible. C-POL is a very useful filter and it's better to have a solid glass in front of your lenses - why degrade your image quality, right? Tiffen is fine, best ones are brands like Hoya and B+W, which are also pretty expensive thanks to the quality of the glass.

This is a great review that will also teach you a little about what to expect and look for in the filters:

http://www.lenstip.com/115.1-article-Polarizing_filters_test.html

I would be more willing to compromise on the ND filter, especially something like ND1000 for experimenting with long shutter speeds because it's a really niche thing and as a beginner, there's probably no need to drop hundred bucks just to play with it.

I found solid test reviews on this 'non brand' so I ordered it for fun but my C-POL is from B+W for example:

http://www.amazon.com/ND1000-Filter-Neutral-Density-Optical/dp/B00GMXD9E8/ref=sr_1_1?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1452676574&sr=1-1&keywords=ice+nd+filter

I just do photography as a side hobby, but the ICE ND1000 filter has suited my needs very well at a pretty reasonable price. I don't know how it compares to the expensive ones though.


ICE 77mm ND1000 Filter Neutral Density ND 1000 77 10 Stop Optical Glass https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GMXD9E8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Un9AybKCJVXK0

Check out Ice ND filters.

https://www.amazon.com/ND1000-Filter-Neutral-Density-Optical/dp/B00GMXD9E8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1467656677&sr=8-1&keywords=ice+nd+filter

If the B&W filters are too pricy, I’d highly recommend the ICE ND1000. It’s a fantastic filter for the price, with minimal converting and great sharpness for the price.