Filter Reviews

This Cokin attachment creates parallel multiple images. Unlikeconventional filters, you can adjust the effect, either by rotatingthe filter holder or by shifting the filter itself. Like the CokinSuper Speed (217), the Multi-Parallel keeps part of the imageunaltered to accentuate the special effect. For best results selecthigh contrast scenes : Simple shapes, neon signs, trees silhouettedagainst the sky. Even portraits can become amusing caricatures.Through the use of double exposure, you can achieve more compleximages. First, expose a picture without the Multi-Parallel (though anyother filter may be used). Then, superimpose a second exposure on thesame film with the Multi-Parallel filter. Or you can project your oldslides on a screen (or matt drawing paper) and rephotograph themthrough various Cokin, filters. You'll be surprised at howsophisticated the effects will be.

Helpful hints: As with all Cokinfilters, make sure that wide-angle, lenses do not vignette theimage. Also, don't stop down too much with the Cokin Multi-Parallel orthe filter, rather than the effect, will become visible. This filtercan be used with practically all other Cokin System filters especiallythe Stars, Color Filters or other Cokin Multi-image attachments...

Most prism filters do little more than multiply the image. With the Cokin Multi-image filters, you can create more than just repeat images, because the filter holder is fully adjustable both axially and laterally. This gives you much more control.

Helpful hints: Recommended focal lengths are between 50 and 105 mm. Do not stop down too far, or you'll see the design of the, filter, rather than the effect. This filter can be used with most other Cokin filters.

Most useless filter made by Cokin

It's a novelty when used here and there. It is fun for some shots. My 20 month old daughter giggles everytime she sees her picture with the rainbow. (beyond that, yeah, they're useless)

With this filters you can create a rainbow whenever and wherever you like. You can use this filter in any weather, from a blue sky in the desert to a snowscape. For maximum effect, choose a simple scene with very little detail. Back lighting also yields excellent results.

Helpful hints : The Cokin Rainbows should not be used in combination with other heavily coloured Filters. They are designed for use only with wide-angle lenses. The rainbow effect is subdued at larger apertures, and disappears at apertures above f8. The ideal aperture depends on your lens: 21 mm: f/8 24 mm: f/11 35 mm: f/16

All values are approximate

While there was nothing wrong with the gelatine holder and it came with a plastic case to store it - the description says "with filters" and there are no gel filters included.