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18-07-2007, 10:58 AM
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Hi All,
Thinking of getting a Hoya Pro1D circular polarising filter. However looking on UK websites they are £120 for a 77mm variant.
However I could get one from HK through Ebay for about £30 ( Linky)
Whaddya reckon?
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18-07-2007, 11:12 AM
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Originally Posted by ghibbett  Hi All,
Thinking of getting a Hoya Pro1D circular polarising filter. However looking on UK websites they are £120 for a 77mm variant.
However I could get one from HK through Ebay for about £30 ( Linky)
Whaddya reckon? | Hmmm, I suppose for that money its not a major financial risk....however, I was always told if it looks too good to be true, then it probably is.
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18-07-2007, 11:21 AM
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Looks dodgy to me. They do have a lot of good feedback, but the negative suggests it may be difficult to sort out if something is wrong with the filter and there is a neutral feedback complaining that the item sent wasn't genuine.
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18-07-2007, 12:37 PM
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hm, could be okay. be aware that in particular filters (like most other accessories) are way overpriced in 'ROB'.
I've bought a 67 mm Pro1D UV from these guys http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HOYA-77mm-PRO1...QQcmdZViewItem
and a 67mm B+W KSM CPL from here http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/B-W-77mm-Kaese...QQcmdZViewItem
both seem absolutely fine (I'm no expert in fake filters mind.) and were much cheaper than over here.
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18-07-2007, 1:07 PM
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I use onestop-digital, Hoya CP filter 72mm for £24 delivered; half UK price and a reputable dealer. The 77mm version is £26 so still a bargain. Doesn't look like they do the 'Pro' version though. http://www.onestop-digital.com/catal...roducts_id=133
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