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COKIN : A WORLD OF FANTASY Only few years ago, photographers and video users were asking for special effect filters. Nowadays, all over the world, they ask for COKIN filters. Jean Coquin, a french professional photographer, is the inventor of the concept of creative image which came as a revolution to the world of photography, video and motion picture. This original and unique concept is based on the COKIN CREATIVE FILTER SYSTEM which includes : - The universal filter-holder adaptable to all lenses, thanks to a simple adaptor ring. - A complete range of over 180 creative filters made of a high quality optical material considered today as being part of the most advanced technology. This easy-to-use system, as well as the wide variety and high quality of the COKIN range, have already fascinated millions of users, photographic, video and motion picture. Amateurs and professionals can both create fantastic images. But this system, as versatile as it is, cannot fulfill its optimum effectiveness without your own personal and unique approach of creativity, imagination and dreams. Indeed, thanks to the COKIN CREATIVE SYSTEM, each image can be modified and enhanced by your own creative input. COKIN shows you the way to live your own dreams : enter into the world of fantasy and creative images. 2
THE COKIN UNIVERSALITY SLR Whatever kind of reflex camera you use - autofocus or standard - 35mm, APS or digital - COKIN A or P filter-holders fit perfectly on all lenses with diameters from 36 to 82 mm, using a simple adaptor ring. The COKIN filter-holders have been recently redesigned in order to avoid interference in the rotation of the lens when the autofocus system is put into action. Video COKIN filters have become indispensable to video camera users. COKIN s creative possibilities add impact to those unforgettable moments as well as to holidays images. Whatever the type of your video camera, VHS, VHS-C, SVHS-C, 8 mm, HI8, HI 8/8, Digital etc... filterholders adapt easily and allow instant creative effects. Medium and Large Format All photographers - amateurs and professionnals - want to produce original, creative photos. COKIN filters are their indispensable tool. In order to meet with all adaptations, special rings of large diameters exist in the COKIN range up to 82 mm with thread, bayonet type or universal mount. The complete range of COKIN creative filters and accessories can therefore fit all medium and large format cameras to achieve thousands of personalized effects. Digital Naturally, the COKIN Creative Filter System is fully compatible with new digital technology. You can easily enhance and improve your digital images : simply experiment the full range of COKIN filters. If your Digital camera or camcorder has an LCD screen, you can even preview the effect before shooting to position the filter exactly where you want it for maximum effect. If you are not happy with the end result, you can simply delete the image from your camera and re-shoot! COKIN for DIGITAL is even more effective than with traditional photography! 3
THE COKIN SYSTEM Screw the adaptor ring onto your lens. System A rings come in following diameters : 36 / 37 / 39 / 40.5 / 41 / 42 / 43 / 43.5 / 44 / 46 / 48 / 49 / 52 / 54 / 55 / 58 / 62 mm and Hasselblad B50. System P rings in 48 / 49 / 52 / 55 / 58 / 62 / 67 / 72 / 77 / 82 mm and Hasselblad B50/B60/ B70 and Rollei VI rings. Screw the adaptor ring onto your lens. Slide the filter-holder on the adaptor ring until it snaps in place. The filter-holder is now solidly attached to the lens, yet it can rotate both left and right. Slide the filter-holder on the adaptor ring until it snaps in place. Slide the filter into one of the filter-holder slots. The one closest to the filter-holder housing is the narrowest; it allows the use of round filters with notched edges (polarizers, stars filters...). The two central slots are intended for square filters. The outer slot can be used either for an additional filter or for a coupling ring. Slide the filter into one of the filter-holder slots. 4
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As a professional photographer and extensive user of filters, Jean COQUIN has invented a range of filters which is unique for its quality and diversity. It is important that a filter matches the optical precision of a lens. Definition, contrast and colour reproduction must not be sacrified to creativity. Which is why each COKIN creative filter is made of the material best adapted to the filter's ultimate use. Some filters are made out of organic glass (coloured and graduated filters, etc...) while other are made of mineral glass (polarizing filters, etc...), yet all undergo strict a quality control at each stage of production and guarantee photographers the quality provided by modern manufacturing technology. The COKIN range can be classified into several families, the most important being : - Colour filters, including Black and White, Colour Correctors, Neutral Density and UV/Skylight filters; - Diffractors and Stars; - Centre-Spots, Neutral and coloured; - Pastels and Diffusers; - Optical effects including Close-Up, Multi-Parallel and Multi-Images filters; - Graduated filters, including standard colours, Sunset and Fluorescent colours; - Polarizers - Neutral and coloured; - Special effects such as Rainbow, Double Exposure, etc. The COKIN filters can be used either individually or combined together which allows a great number of creative possibilities. 6 AND NOW... BE CREATIVE!!!
Yellow Ref. 001 Orange Ref. 002 Red Photos : T. Loisel Ref. 003 7
Green Ref. 004 Sepia Photos : C. Voisin W ithout Filter Ref. 005 Yellow/Green 8 Ref. 006
Blue (80A) Photos : K. Ender Ref. 020 Blue (82A) Ref. 023 Warm (81B) Ref. 027 9
Orange (85A) Ref. 029 Warm (81D) Ref. 035 FLW 10 Ref. 036
Warm (81EF) Ref. 037 Diffractor Cosmos Ref. 040 Diffractor Univers Ref. 041 11
Diffractor Galaxy Photos : K. Ender Ref. 042 Sepialight Photos : J.F. Fortchantre Ref. 045 FLD 12 Ref. 046
Gold Ref. 047 Cyan Ref. 050 Star 16 Ref. 055 13
Star 8 Ref. 056 Star 4 Ref. 057 Star 2 14 Ref. 058
Softstar Ref. 059 Center Spot Incolor 2 Ref. 061 Center Spot Grey 2 Ref. 063 15
Center Spot Green Photoss : P. Grateaud W ithout Filter Ref. 065 Center Spot Orange Ref. 066 Center Spot Red 16 Ref. 068
Ref. 070 Center Spot W.A.(Wide Angle) Incolor 1 Ref. 072 Center Spot W.A.(Wide Angle) Grey 1 Ref. 074 Center Spot W.A.(wide Angle) Violet 17
Photos : G. Defontaine W ithout Filter Ref. 077 Center Spot W.A.(Wide Angle) Blue Color Varnish W ithout Filter Ref. 080 Color Vaseline Photos : W. Castañe da 18 W ithout Filter Ref. 081
Color Diffuser Ref. 082 Pastel 2 Ref. 087 Cold Color Diffuser Ref. 088 19
Warm Color Diffuser Photos : P.Grateaud Ref. 089 Dreams 2 Ref. 092 Close-Up +3 Photos : P.Grateaud 20 Ref. 103
Split-Field 2 Photos : P.Grateaud Ref. 112 Gradual Grey G1 Ref. 120 Gradual GreyG2 (ND8) Ref. 121 21
Gradual Grey G2 Light (ND2) Photos : J.F. Fortchantre Ref. 121L Gradual Blue B1 Photos : G. Defontaine Without Filter Ref. 122 Gradual Blue B2 Full Photos : J.F. Fortchantre 22 Ref. 123F
Gradual Tobacco T1 Ref. 124 Gradual Tobacco T2 Soft Photos : A. Ernoult Without Filter Ref. 125S Gradual Mauve M1 Ref. 126 23
Without Filter Gradual FLW With FLW 036 Ref. 138 Oval Center Spot White Ref. 140 Oval Center Spot Black 24 Ref. 141
Net Filter 1 White Ref. 142 Net Filter 1 Black Ref. 143 Net Filter 2 White Ref. 144 25
Net Filter 2 Black Ref. 145 W edding 1 White Ref. 148 W edding 1 Black 26 Ref. 149
Gradual Fog 2 Ref. 151 Neutral Grey ND4 Ref. 153 Neutral Grey ND8 Ref. 154 27
Linear Polarizer Photos : P.Grateaud Ref. 160 Polacolor Blue Ref. 162 Circular Polarizer 28 Ref. 164
Redhancer Photos : P.Grateaud Ref. 165 V aricolor Red/Green W ithout Filter from Red to Green Ref. 170 V aricolor Red/Blue W ithout Filter from Red to Blue Photos : J.F. Fortchantre Ref. 171 29
V aricolor Pink/Orange W ithout Filter from Pink to Orange Ref. 172 Photos : J.F. Fortchantre V aricolor Blue/Yellow W ithout Filter from Blue to Yellow Photos : J.F. Fortchantre Ref. 173 W ithout Filter V aricolor Blue/Lime 30 from Blue to Lime Ref. 174
Radial Zoom Ref. 185 Rainspot Ref. 186 Cyclone Photos : S. Rouland Ref. 187 31
Softspot Ref. 188 Sunspot Photos : S. Rouland Ref. 189 Gelatine Holder Photos : S. Rouland 32 Ref. 194
Rainbow 2 Ref. 196 Sunset 2 Ref. 198 Multi-images x 7 Ref. 202 33
Multi-images x 13 W ithout Filter Ref. 203 Multi-Parallel Photos : K. Ender Ref. 209 Super Speed 34 Ref. 217
Prism Photos : W. Castaneda Ref. 219 Mirage Photos : A. Ernoult Ref. 220 U.V. Ref. 231 35
W ithout Filter Creative Mask Ref. 340 Double Mask 1 Ref. 342 Double Mask 2 36 Ref. 345
Double Exposure Ref. 346 Creative Filters Photos : S. Rouland Ref. 375 Ref. 397 Pre-Shaped Frames 37
Gradual Fluo Yellow 2 Ref. 661 Gradual Fluo Orange 1 Ref. 662 Gradual Fluo Red 1 Photos : J.F. Fortchantre 38 Ref. 664
Gradual Fluo Blue 1 Ref. 666 Gradual Fluo Mauve 2 Ref. 669 Gradual Fluo Pink 1 Photos : G. Defontaine Ref. 670 39
Center Spot Pink/Blue Ref. 672 Center Spot Blue/Yellow Ref. 674 Sunsoft 40 Ref. 694
Champagne Ref. 695 Softwarm Ref. 696 Diffuser Light Ref. 820 41
Diffuser 1 Ref. 830 Diffuser 2 Ref. 840 Diffuser 3 42 Ref. 850
THE COKIN TOOLS A250/P250 The heart of the COKIN Creative System is the filter-holder. Once attached to the lens, thanks to an adaptor ring, it can carry not only round and square filters but also modular accessories (modular hood, coupling rings etc...). The notches found both on the filter-holder and on the edge of round filters enable you to rotate the round filters to just the right position. Square filters slide within filter-holder slots in order to decentre special effects. Filter-holder The modular lens hood intensifies contrasts and eliminates unwanted reflections. It fits simply onto the filter-holder by just pressing on the upper and lower parts of the lens hood. You can attach several modular hoods to one another, depending on the focal length of your lens. A255/P255 Modular hoods The coupling ring enables you to attach a second filter-holder, thereby increasing the number of filters used. The coupling ring slides into the filter-holder s outer slots. It is particularly useful for orientating square filters in different directions (graduated, multi-images filters etc.). A254/P254 Coupling ring 43
A250 A or P System? THE COKIN TOOLS P250 System A or System P? System A for lenses between 36 and 62 mm in diameter is recommended for focal length over 35 mm. For shorter focal lengths 20-24 or 28 mm as well as for wide-angle zooms (24-50 mm, 28-85 mm, 35-135 mm), System P is strongly recommended. It is available in diameters ranging from 48 to 82 mm and eliminates vignetting (dark edges). P249 A/P Adaptor The A/P adaptor lets you use System "A" filters with a "P" holder. It is therefore not necessary to buy "P" filters if you already own equivalent "A" filters. Vignetting may nevertheless occur at focal lengths under 35 mm, and you should therefore watch out for this. A/P adaptor Filter-Holder Cap A filter-holder cap is particularly useful for all those who wish to leave the filter-holder on the lens permanently. This adaptable cover slides into the narrow slot nearest the filter-holder housing, thus protecting the camera lens. A252/P252 Cap on filter-holder Ring Cap The COKIN creative system includes numerous accessories, including a lens cap which fits onto the adaptor ring. The filter-holder can thus be changed rapidly from one lens to another, an adaptor ring remains on each lens, the cap thus protecting both ring and lens. A253/P253 Cap on ring Coupling Set Shifting the filters away from the frontal lens makes new creative effects possible. It absolutely must be tried! A308/P308 Coupling set 44
THE COKIN TOOLS Autofocus Some autofocus systems using highly rapid, but not very powerful motors, require that the nipple at the base of the filter-holder be removed (ring side), so that the ring can rotate freely within the filter-holder when actioning the autofocus system. Free Rotation with Autofocus You merely need to hold the filter-holder horizontal with just two fingers. Extension Rings Some wide-angle and video zooms have a retractable lens assembly which means that the COKIN filter-holdermay inhibit the use of some focal lengths. To remedy this situation, use a protective screw-in COKIN filter (UV or SKY 1A ) and add one or several extension rings between the screw-in filter and the adaptor ring of the filter-holder. Extension rings are also useful with some home video cameras which have elements obstructing the free rotation field of the filter-holder. A499/P499 Universal Ring For lenses with non-standard diameters (or with damaged threads), there exists a so-called universal ring. It is attached to the outside of the lens and will fit on all lenses under 75 mm ( A system) or 84 mm ( P system). 45
ABSORPTION DATAS REF DESIGNATION F-STOP 001 Yellow 1 002 Orange 1 1/3 003 Red 3 004 Green 2 005 Sepia 2 006 Yellow Green 2/3 020 Blue (80A) 1.1/3 021 Blue (80B) 1 022 Blue (80C) 1.1/3 023 Blue (82A) 1/3 024 Blue (82B) 2/3 025 Blue (82C) 2/3 026 Warm (81A) 1/3 027 Warm (81B) 1/3 028 Warm (81C) 1/3 029 Orange (85A) 1 030 Orange (85B) 1 031 Orange (85C) 1.1/3 035 Warm (81D) 1/3 036 FLW 1.1/3 037 Warm (81EF) 2/3 040 Diffractor Cosmos 1/3 041 Diffractor Univers 1/3 042 Diffractor Galaxy 1/3 045 Sepialight 1 046 FLD 1 047 Gold 2/3 050 Cyan 1.1/3 055 Star 16 2/3 056 Star 8 2/3 057 Star 4 2/3 058 Star 2 2/3 059 Softstar - 060 C. Spot Incolor 1-061 C. Spot Incolor 2 1/3 062 C. Spot Grey 1 1/3 063 C. Spot Grey 2 1/3 064 C. Spot Violet 1/3 065 C. Spot Green 1/3 066 C. Spot Orange 1/3 067 C. Spot Blue 1/3 068 C. Spot Red 1/3 070 C. Spot WA Incolor 1-071 C. Spot WA Incolor 2 1/3 072 C. Spot WA Grey 1 1/3 073 C. Spot WA Grey 2 1/3 074 C. Spot WA Violet 1/3 075 C. Spot WA Green 1/3 076 C. Spot WA Orange 1/3 077 C. Spot WA Blue 1/3 078 C. Spot WA Red 1/3 080 Color Varnish - 081 Color Vaseline - 082 Color Diffuser 2/3 086 Pastel 1 1/3 087 Pastel 2 1/3 088 Cold Color Diffuser 1/3 089 Warm Color Diffuser 1/3 091 Dreams 1 1/3 092 Dreams 2 1/3 093 Dreams 3 1/3 101 Close-up +1 1/3 102 Close-up +2 1/3 103 Close-up +3 1/3 REF DESIGNATION F-STOP 111 Split-field +1 1/3 112 Split-field +2 1/3 113 Split-field +3 1/3 120 Gradual Neutral Grey 1/3-1 121 Gradual Neutral Grey ND8 1/3-2 121L Gradual Neutral Grey Light ND2 1/3 1.2/3 121M Gradual Neutral Grey Medium ND4 1/3 1.2/3 121S Gradual Neutral Grey Soft ND8 1/3-3 121F Gradual Neutral Grey Full ND8 1/3-3 122 Gradual Blue B1 1/3-1 123 Gradual Blue B2 1/3-2 123L Gradual Blue B2 Light 1/3-1 123S Gradual Blue B2 Soft 1/3-2 123F Gradual Blue B2 Full 1.2/3-3 124 Gradual Tobacco T1 1/3-1 125 Gradual Tobacco T2 1/3-4 125L Gradual Tobacco T2 Light 1/3-2 125S Gradual Tobacco T2 Soft 1/3-3 125F Gradual Tobacco T2 Full 2/3-3 126 Gradual Mauve M1 1/3-2 127 Gradual Mauve M2 1/3-3 128 Gradual Pink P1 1/3-2 129 Gradual Pink P2 1/3-2.5 130 Gradual Emerald E1 1/3-2 131 Gradual Emerald E2 1/3-3 132 Gradual Yellow Y1 1/3-2 133 Gradual Yellow Y2 1/3-3 138 Gradual FLW 1/3-1 139 Gradual FLD 1/3-1 140 Oval C. Spot White 1/3 141 Oval C. Spot Black 1/3 142 Net Filter 1 White 1/3 143 Net Filter 1 Black 1/3 144 Net Filter 2 White 1/3 145 Net Filter 2 Black 1/3 148 Wedding 1 White 1/3 149 Wedding 1 Black 1/3 150 Gradual Fog 1 1/3 151 Gradual Fog 2 1/3 152 Neutral Grey ND2 1 153 Neutral Grey ND4 2 154 Neutral Grey ND8 3 160 Linear Polarizer 2 161 Polacolor Red 2.1/3 162 Polacolor Blue 2.1/3 163 Polacolor Yellow 2.1/3 164 Circular Polarizer 2 165 Redhancer Polarizer 2/3 170 Varicolor Red/Green 2 171 Varicolor Red/Blue 2 172 Varicolor Pink/Orange 2 173 Varicolor Blue/Yellow 2 174 Varicolor Blue/Lime 2 185 Radial Zoom 1/3 186 Rainspot - 187 Cyclone 2/3 188 Softspot 1/3 189 Sunspot 2/3 194 Gelatine Holder - 195 Rainbow 1 1/3 196 Rainbow 2 1/3 197 Sunset 1 1 198 Sunset 2 2 REF DESIGNATION F-STOP Multi-image X 5 2/3 202 Multi-image X 7 2/3 203 Multi-image X 13 2/3 204 Multi-image X 25 2/3 209 Multi-parallel 2/3 216 Speed 1 217 Super Speed 1 219 Prism 1 220 Mirage - 230 Skylight - 231 Sky UV Neutral - 232 Skylight 1B - 340 Creative Mask - 342 Double Mask1-345 Double Mask2-346 Double Exposure - 375 Creative Filters - 376 Basic Filters - 397 Pre-shaped Frames - 660 Gradual Fluo Yellow 1 1/3-1 661 Gradual Fluo Yellow 2 1/3-2 662 Gradual Fluo Orange 1 1/3-1 663 Gradual Fluo Orange 2 1/3-2 664 Gradual Fluo Red 1 1/3-1 665 Gradual Fluo Red 2 1/3-2 666 Gradual Fluo Blue 1 1/3-1 667 Gradual Fluo Blue 2 1/3-2 668 Gradual Fluo Mauve 1 1/3-1 669 Gradual Fluo Mauve 2 1/3-2 670 Gradual Fluo Pink 1 1/3-1 671 Gradual Fluo Pink 2 1/3-2 672 C. Spot Pink/Blue 1 673 C. Spot Yellow/Pink 1 674 C. Spot Blue/Yellow 1 694 Sunsoft 1/3 695 Champagne 1/3 696 Softwarm 2/3 697 Warm Diffuser - 700 CC 05C - 701 CC 10C - 703 CC 20C - 705 CC 30C - 707 CC 40C - 709 CC 50C - 710 CC 05M - 711 CC 10M - 713 CC 20M - 715 CC 30M - 717 CC 40M - 719 CC 50M - 720 CC 05Y - 721 CC 10Y - 723 CC 20Y - 725 CC 30Y - 727 CC 40Y - 729 CC 50Y - 820 Diffuser Light 1/3 830 Diffuser 1 1/3 840 Diffuser 2 1/3 850 Diffuser 3 1/3 NOTA : The above data are for information only. Figures can be altered depending on the shooting conditions (light, flash, type of lens,etc.). When justified, measures have been made on two parts of the filter. 46
THE COKIN CREATIVE FILTER COLLECTION COLOUR 1 COLORÉS 80A 80B 80C 82A 82B 82C 001 002 003 004 006 005 045 020 021 022 023 024 025 81A 81B 81C 85A 85B 85C 81D 85EF FLW FLD ND2 026 027 028 029 030 031 035 037 036 046 047 050 152 ND4 ND8 CC 05C CC 10C CC 20C CC 30C CC 40C CC 50C CC 05M CC 10M 153 154 230 231 232 700 701 703 705 707 709 710 711 CC 20M CC 30M CC 40M CC 50M CC 05Y CC 10Y CC 20Y CC 30Y CC 40Y CC 50Y 713 715 717 719 720 721 723 725 727 729 DIFFRACTORS - STARS 2 DIFFRACTEURS - ÉTOILES 040 041 042 055 056 057 058 059 CENTRE-SPOTS 3 CENTRE-SPOTS 060 061 062 063 064 065 066 067 068 140 141 188 070 071 072 073 074 075 076 077 078 672 673 674 PASTELS - DIFFUSERS 4 PASTELS - DIFFUSEURS 082 820 830 840 850 086 087 088 089 694 695 696 697 148 149 142 143 144 145 OPTICAL EFFECTS 5 EFFETS OPTIQUES 091 092 093 101 102 103 111 112 113 201 202 203 204 209 216 217 219 220 GRADUATED 6 DÉGRADÉS ND2 ND4 ND8 ND8 ND8 120 121 L 121 M 121 121 S 121 F 122 123 123 L 123 S 123 F 124 125 FLW FLD 125 L 125 S 125 F 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 138 139 150 151 197 198 660 661 662 663 664 665 666 667 668 669 670 671 POLARIZERS 7 POLARISEURS 160 161 162 163 164 165 170 171 172 173 174 SPECIAL EFFECTS 8 EFFETS SPÉCIAUX 080 081 185 186 187 189 194 195 196 340 342 345 346 375 376 397