Cokin BA800A Filter Holder, A Series, 100 Pg Book

by Cokin

Product Details

• Item Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00009R7AQ
• Item model number: BA800A
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: December 9, 2004

Product Description

The COKIN CREATIVE SYSTEM consists of 3 main components: An Adaptor Ring + A Filter Holder + 1 or more filters. The COKIN Filter-holder can be precisely adjusted and attached to the lens by means of a screw-in adaptor ring. A change of camera or of lens necessitates only a change of adaptor ring, not the Filter-holder nor the filters. The COKIN Filter-holder has four grooves. One holds round filters, which can be rotated in the groove. The three others hold square filters which can be adjusted up or down at will. The Cokin Advantages Same filter for all your lenses by just replacing the adaptor ring. Rotate, slide, decentre in all directions for more precision and creativity Wide Range of Filters The COKIN A & P Series include a complete range of over 180 filters for a maximum potential of creativity, while the Z-PRO & X-PRO Series contains over 90 filters among the most used by professionals. The Cokin Sytem is available in 4 Series A Series : Comprises a complete range of COKIN filters for lenses with diameters up to 62mm. A wide range of adaptor rings as well as numerous dedicated accessories (Holder Cap, Ring Cap, Coupling Ring, Modular Hood, Modular Bellows, Wallet & Storage Boxes,etc.). The "A Series" is recommended for focal lengths 35mm onwards (35mm format). Filters are 67mm wide. P Series : For larger diameter lenses up to 82mm. Recommended for focal lengths from 28m

Customer Reviews

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Superceded by newer, better series intended for digital cameras., May 1, 2009

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G. Morrison "Media Slave" (OKC, OK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cokin BA800A Filter Holder, A Series, 100 Pg Book (Electronics)

I purchased this because I was surprised to find my A filter kit in a box from the long ago 35mm era (series A was what was available then for amateurs from Cokin). My filter holder was exactly like this, but, it had rust on it (from an old film developing tank) that was hard to remove completely. This is exactly the same item as the one of yore--this was made in France, as well. (I ordered the requisite 58mm ring for my Fuji S9000, as well, from here, also.)

Anyway, other users report vignetting in certain situations with digital cameras. The plastic is of a better quality than we're generally used to now. From what I've heard, I would purchase the Z-series nowadays--it's filters are wide enough better to avoid vignetting (blackening the outside edges of a photo because the filter holder or lens hood(s) partially blocks the camera's view).

I would not recommend others get started with the A-series--the filters are too small always to avoid vignetting, and, it's being discontinued by Cokin, so purchasing further filters/replacement parts in the future will be difficult.

Cokin filters are part of a filter system (from Cokin's series of differing filter sizes) that uses a specialized Cokin filter holder held to camera lenses by rings that correspond to and fit differing filter thread sizes--so, the system includes its own lens caps, lens hoods, etc.--the ones that fit on the cameras' lens threads will not work with the holder installed.

Cokin filters are high-quality specialty, and, easily interchangeable, plastic plate filters of many types (gradient, diffused, colored, star, polarized, etc.)--some very novel--that explains Cokin's enduring popularity over many decades....

0 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Cokin Filter Holder & New Guide Book, May 13, 2007

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Thore Nordstrom "north_stream" (Bellingham, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cokin BA800A Filter Holder, A Series, 100 Pg Book (Electronics)

I am sold on the Cokin Products and will be replacing the accessories as the wear out...thankyou for having such an excellent product.