Lee Filters Starter 2 Filter Set, Foundation Kit with 4x6" 0.6 Neutral Density Resin Filter, Graduated Coral 3 Resin Filter, Cleaning Cloth and Pouch

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2013-10-04T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Lee Filter System

This is a must for serious landscape photography. You can adjust the height and angle of the highlight in the frame, and avoid the HDR routine. With multiple slots, you can stack with a warming filter, or a ten-stop "Big Stopper" for long exposures in bright light. The price is on the high side, but the quality is worth it. You won't part with the system until your estate sale.

Morris E.

2011-12-18T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great system

I use the Lee system to stop down the sky and/or reflections and to bring out cloud details in washed out skies. You have to buy a lens connector separately for your preferred lens size (e.g., 77mm). The filter holder is stable and it swivels so that you can angle your filters. The carrying case is well constructed. The included filters work great. They can scratch, so care is needed. All in all, I am happy with the purchase.

PATRICK R.

2011-09-26T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Value with Starter

Lee filter system is as easy to use as Cokin but optically much better. However, the standard adopter ring is too thick for WA lenses. The ring design could be better so WA adopter is not needed for 24mm lense.

TIN W.

Lee Filters Lee Starter 2 Filter Set Specifications

About Lee Filters Lee Starter 2 Filter Set

The Lee Starter 2 Filter Set contains several filters and a holder that will help you elevate your outdoor shooting to a higher level. The Lee Foundation Kit is the basic element of the Lee filter holder System. This kit contains all the necessary components (including a small screwdriver) to construct a versatile holder which will take up to four filters. When assembled, the holder in it's standard form accepts three filters - 100mm (4") wide x 2mm thick and one additional 100 x 100mm (4x4") gelatin filter. It also holds 4x6" (100 x 150mm, 2mm thick) filters

Lee makes a variety of standard and wide angle adapter rings in screw-in and bayonet sizes as well as accessory compendium shades. When mounted, this holder will rotate on the optional adapter ring for positioning a polarizer or a graduated filter. Optional "side-guides" and guide mounting screws in shorter/longer lengths are available for use with 1mm and 4mm thick filters.

Neural Density filters have several uses and offer the possibility to achieve otherwise unachievable results. They enable the shooter to adjust exposure without affecting color balance. ND filters appear gray and reduce the amount of light reaching the film.

Determining which neutral density filter yields ideal results for any given lighting situation takes knowledge, experience and a collection of such filters. Speaking generally, the 2-stop value (ND 0.6) effectively compensates average situations.

Graduated Coral 3 Resin Filter (Hard Edge) Coral is a general purpose warming filter which comes in increasing amounts of color temperature correction as the number in the series increases. It is commonly used to produce slightly "orangey" skies. From light to heavy, any effect from basic correction to warmer or cooler than "normal" is possible. Corals can also compensate for the overly cool blue effect of outdoor shade.

The kit includes a handy 15 x 15" cleaning cloth that will help remove any unsightly smudges from your filters. Everything is packed in a durable Cordura nylon storage pouch with compartments.

What's in the box:

  • Lee Foundation Kit
  • 4 x 6" 0.6 Neutral Density Graduated Hard Edge Resin Filter
  • Coral Grad 3 Hard Edge Resin Filter
  • 3-Pocket Cordura Pouch
  • 15 x 15" Cleaning Cloth
  • Lee Warranty