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Cokin CBP400A P-Series Holder
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Purchase options and add-ons
- Holds up to 3 Cokin square filters for creative effects, when combined with the correct sized adaptor ring (available separately)
- For larger diameter lenses up to 82mm
- Recommended for focal lengths from 28mm onwards(35mm format)
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Product Dimensions | 1.25 x 5.5 x 7.75 inches |
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Item Weight | 1.76 ounces |
ASIN | B000L47COM |
Item model number | BP400A |
Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #27 in Filter Step-up Rings #429 in Camera Lens Accessories |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | May 1, 2009 |
Manufacturer | Cokin |
Country of Origin | France |
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The Cokin BP400A M-Series Filter Holder is designed to accommodate multiple Cokin filters in order to help create the shot you envision. It can hold up to three square or rectangular filters, or one rectangular filter and one round circular polarizing filter at a time. A Cokin adapter ring is necessary to connect the filter holder to the front of a lens.
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Customers like the performance, durability, ease of installation, and filter system of the filter holder. For example, they mention it works particularly well, is well made, and easy to insert and remove filters. That said, some appreciate the value. Opinions are mixed on the fit.
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Customers are satisfied with the performance of the filter holder. They mention that it works particularly well where they need to use more than 1 filter. Some say that the filter is awkward to handle, but brilliantly useful.
"...3. They work particularly well where: a. you need to use more than 1 filter at a time b. for polarizing or star filters that require..." Read more
"Pros:Excellent.Generic P-series ND filters slide in and out with ease..." Read more
"Works fine. Does not put between you and your photographic working process...." Read more
"...They always work!" Read more
Customers like the durability of the filter. They mention it's well made, solid, and built to last. Some say that the plastic is very hard and clean edged.
"...Is a quality product at a much cheaper price than I could have purchased directly from Cokin for...." Read more
"...2. The plastic is very hard, clean edged and flat where it is supposed to be...." Read more
"Considerably more solid than the previous Chinese copy. Different compartments for filters of different depths (though all will accept any depth)...." Read more
"...You will get vignetting otherwise. It's made out of durable plastic. It has slots for 3 filters and a slightly thinner slot for the cap...." Read more
Customers find the installation of the filter holder to be easy. They mention that the holder attaches easily to a 77mm UV filter on their lens, and it attache easily to their DSLR camera. The filters slide in and out effortlessly, and are held snugly in place.
"...place and fit as tightly as your OEM lense cap; and the filters slide cleanly into position and stay in position. 3...." Read more
"...Not a problem with the Cokin holder. Filters slide in and out effortlessly, but are held snugly in place...." Read more
"...4. So far, I have found it easy enough to insert and remove filters (including a Cokin circular polarizer, which needs a bit of getting used to) in..." Read more
"...Holder attaches easily to a 77mm UV filter on my Lens, no issues so far." Read more
Customers like the filter system. They say it's simple to use, versatile, and useful when stacking multiple filters. Customers also mention that the filter holder is built to last and meets their demanding needs.
"...1. It can accommodate 77-mm lenses.2. It is useful when stacking multiple filters.3...." Read more
"...Is simple to use and give you very possibilities when using graduated filters." Read more
"No concerns here. Cokin products are built to last and meet my demanding needs whether at an indoor function or outdoors in the dust and mud...." Read more
"Great filter system." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the camera other accessories. They say it's a good product at a reasonable price.
"...Is a quality product at a much cheaper price than I could have purchased directly from Cokin for...." Read more
"...Absolutely worth it." Read more
"...I still give them a five star because they are a good product at a good price, and they may be useful to you." Read more
"Excellent product, best price, in stock, well packed, no damage, arrived early. Very satisfied!" Read more
Customers are mixed about the fit of the filter holder. Some mention that it works great, the mating surfaces and guides fit precisely, and the covers snap into place. However, others say that it's a little goofy, too large, and didn't fit the filters really well.
"...disadvantages: looks weird on the lens; makes lens storage a little awkward if you leave the holder on the lens like i do; more expensive than..." Read more
"...Mating surfaces and guides fit precisely The holder snaps tightly to the adapter; the covers snap into place and fit as tightly as your OEM lense cap..." Read more
"...The copycat holders are dangerously tight. Mine are so tight that they actually scraped the coating off of the edge of my N8 filter...." Read more
"...Arguments for the P Series holder:1. It can accommodate 77-mm lenses.2. It is useful when stacking multiple filters.3...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the appearance of the lens hood. They mention that it was poorly designed, made of cheap plastic, and looks weird on the lens.
"...disadvantages: looks weird on the lens; makes lens storage a little awkward if you leave the holder on the lens like i do; more expensive than..." Read more
"...made a hell of a trouble to put them in and out - because of the cheap plastic it’s made of" Read more
"...that was poorly designed - this one works great!..." Read more
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the holder can take several filters at a time as well as cokins circular polarizing filter. i just leave a filter holder on each of the two lenses i have for my nikon d90. of course, this means buying a holder and an adapter for each lens. the adapter needs to be sized for the size of the lens but the filter holder part of the adapter is a standard size that fits the holder. so i have a 52mm and a 62mm p-series adapter with a holder for each. since i leave the holder/adpater on the lens all the time, i also had to buy the cokin p-series lens cover (a square, black piece of plastic that slides into the holder slot closest to the lens.) you could just buy one holder, then an adapter for each lens since the holder just slips on/off the adapter.
the filter holder can rotate on the adapter, so that the filter orientation is easy to adjust.
note that the p-series is for larger diameter lenses; the a-series is for smaller lenses. i don't remember the break-off point for using the p-series vs the a-series, but since i have both large and small diameter lenses i went withe p-series so all my filters can work with any lens size (having both a-size and p-size filters would be expensive and a pita). the cokin web site can give more info.
disadvantages: looks weird on the lens; makes lens storage a little awkward if you leave the holder on the lens like i do; more expensive than standard filters- adapter, holder, lens cover, then you get to buy filters.
this is a 'system' you're committing to. at the very least you need the holder, the correct size adapter ring for each lens size you intend to use, and some filters (which only work with cokin holders). the holder, adapter and lens cap will run about $25-$35 total, filters avg about $25.
1. The adapters that fit the holders to the lense are metal with precision threads. They mate well with the lense threads and once they're put in place you should never have to screw another filter to that lense. They can be placed over a permanent protection or UV filter. For me, not having to 'screw' with filters is the number one reason for using the Cokin system. The #2 reason is not having to buy different sized filters and mess with ring adapters. Have you ever been on a windy, sandy beach shooting a sunset with a graduated ND filter and then wanted to change lenses?
2. The plastic is very hard, clean edged and flat where it is supposed to be. Mating surfaces and guides fit precisely The holder snaps tightly to the adapter; the covers snap into place and fit as tightly as your OEM lense cap; and the filters slide cleanly into position and stay in position.
3. They work particularly well where:
a. you need to use more than 1 filter at a time
b. for polarizing or star filters that require rotation
c. for graduated NDs or split filters that require vertical or horizontal adjustment and rotation.
They are much faster to change and adjust when working with fast changing light.
The lense caps stay on. There is a gratifying, positive SNAP when they find their seated position and you know your expensive glass is well protected.
Cons: There are a few downsides. For me they do not out weigh the benefits and I have adapted myself or made adjustments to the system.
The adapters can get in the way of an on-board flash. I prefer to use a bounce flash anyway and rarely have a problem with barrel shadow - but the adapter easily slides off and on if need be.
The cheaper AF lenses have front elements that turn with AF. You get used to turning the adapter by hand to adjust for the turning lense but it is a pain.
The sides of the adapter cause vignetting with extreme wide angles - some lenses are worse than others and using a UV protection filter makes it worse. You could saw off the sides with a band saw but I've never needed to. Most of the time I am able to simply turn the adapter 90 degrees. Using 3:2 format the top and bottom of the frame do not vignette - at least to 16mm (my widest lense). And, again, the adapter is easily removed for that rare situation.
The lense caps fit a little too tight. I once broke the handle off a lense cap trying to remove it. I now bevel the adapter and the lense cap where they lock together at 45 degree angles with a pocket knife. It also helps to develop a technique for levering the lense cap to bend it slightly, pushing inward near the center of the cap, while pulling the handle outward. Find a technique that works for you and practice it a little - it will quickly become second nature. In 30 years this is the only Cokin part that I've broken.
In summary:
I've been an advanced amateur photographer for 40+ years. I primarily use a star, gradual neutral gray, circular polarizing filter, and a +1/3 warming. 4 of my 6 lenses have Cokin adapters permanently attached. I find them to be a reasonable way to deal with a difficult problem. I hand hold the Cokin filters in front of the 300/600mm; and use the 50mm with extension tubes for macro work without filters because with close-up photography you can control the lighting.
I wish there was a better way to put the filters on my camera without the worry about having the filter holder lock onto my lens again.