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© Jean-Michel Lenoir
The COKIN history is first and foremost the story of a man, its founder Jean Coquin, a renowned French photographer who worked for the
best-known brands and whose career was marked by numerous innovations that shook the world of photography. It is also the story of a
team that has never ceased to keep his vision alive, anticipating the needs of photographers and videographers around the world.

1972 Jean Coquin creates the first line of photographic filters in CR39®, the best organic glass used for corrective
lenses in eyeglasses. Light and unbreakable, the CR39® has an extremely high optical transmission factor
and is perfectly suited for tinting, its precision at that time surpassing that of mineral glass. These will
eventually become the “CROMOFILTERS”, the first graduated filters to appear on the market.

1978 Jean Coquin invents the square filter system with an original universal filter-holder and a complete
set of creative filters: the A system (67 mm) is born! Presented at “Photokina” in 1978 , the product will
meet a global and huge success and will be immediately sold in more than 30 countries.

1982 In response to new wide-angle lenses and increasingly brighter optics, COKIN launches its P system (84 mm) and
improves upon its line of filters exceeding by then 120 references. It remains the most popular filter system in the world.

1998 COKIN launches the X-PRO System to help a specific class of users: professional cameramen
and photographers working with medium and large format cameras.

2005 The COKIN team introduces the Z-PRO System, to address the needs of professional photographers.
it constitutes a practical, reliable and ergonomic solution to numerous filtering problems.

2012 After extensive research and development, COKIN introduces the thinnest and lightest screw-in filters in the world.
This new range of products is called PURE Harmonie as these filters are almost invisible when attached to a lens.

2015 Cokin introduces NUANCES mineral glass filters. These neutral density filters are coated with metallic
nano particles in order to color the glass while ensuring an unrivalled neutrality.

2016 Cokin develops RIVIERA Classic: a tripod that combines classic design with modern features, with
leather-inspired sections, wood handle made in France and brushed aluminium mechanisms.

2017 Cokin updates its range of filter-holders to answer the needs of expert and professional photographers. The EVO
lineup marks a new chapter in the Cokin history, with modular and upgradable filter-holders made of aluminium.
 2018
After the success of the NUANCES neutral density filters,
acclaimed for their extraordinary neutrality, Cokin
introduces the NUANCES Extreme filters : a range of almost
unbreakable neutral density filters, available in graduated,
reverse graduated, center graduated and full.
 WHY USING FILTERS?

Cokin CREATIVE Filter System is made for photo and

video cameras. The filter is placed in front of the
camera lens to modulate the quantity of light that
reaches the sensor in order to master colors, contrast,
saturation, shutter-speed, depth-of-field and such
parameters. Filters are used during the shooting, for
instant results. Even if post-processing is part of the
workflow, we believe that using a filter help creating
quality images while reducing time spent in post-
production. Placing a filter in front of a lens takes
no more than 3 seconds. You can immediately
share your images without having to spend hours
on a software. Photography happens when you
shoot, not when you sit behind your computer.

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HOW IT WORKS

1
Screw the adaptor ring
onto your lens

2
Slide the filter-holder
on the adaptor ring

3
Slide one or more filter(s)
into the holder slots

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154 - Neutral Grey ND8
EVO FILTER-HOLDERS
EVO is an upgrade of the acclaimed CREATIVE Filter System,
and the result of Cokin’s unrivaled experience in filter making.
It is compatible with Cokin CREATIVE and NUANCES filters.

EVO filter-holder main plate is made of aluminum,

making it both sturdy and light. Modular, it can hold up
to 3 filters in highly resistant polyamid slots. A custom
designed mask prevents light leaks when using Cokin
NUANCES or similar filters dedicated to long exposure
photography. The included front plate enables attachment
of an EVO circular polarizing filter (sold separately).

Designed to meet photographers’ expectations, EVO

offers several configurations, by changing the number
of slots (from one to three) or their thickness (up to
4mm). EVO filter-holder is compatible with almost all
Cokin CREATIVE adaptor rings and filters, so existing
users can just upgrade to the new EVO filter-holder.

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 EVO SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

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EVO FILTER-HOLDERS

• Recommended for: • Recommended for: • Recommended for:

Film SLR or Digital APS-C SLR and Film SLR or Digital SLR with an Full Frame or Medium Format
standard lenses (e.g. 18-55). APS-C or Full Frame sensor and with a wide angle lens.
wide angle lens from Ø72.

Filter width: 84mm Filter width: 100mm Filter width: 130mm

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 EVO COMPATIBLE ADAPTOR RINGS

Ø49
Ø52
Ø55
Ø58
Ø62

Ø67

Ø72

Ø77

Ø82

Ø95

Ø96

Ø105

Ø112

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EVO ACCESSORIES

EVO CIRCULAR POLARIZING FILTER EVO CARRYING CASE

M SIZE: Ø95 MM • L SIZE: Ø105 MM • XL SIZE: Ø127 MM M SIZE • L SIZE • XL SIZE

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NUANCES EXTREME GLASS FILTERS
While offering the same optical performances than classic
NUANCES filters, NUANCES Extreme filters are incredibly sturdy.
They can resist an accidental fall on a hard surface. So Cokin
chose this technology to enrich its existing range of NUANCES
GND 4 Soft GND 8 Soft GND 16 Soft
neutral density filters. Beyond the traditional graduated filters,
••• ••• ••
Reverse graduated and Center graduated filters open up
new possibilities, especially in landscape photography.

Reverse GND 4 Soft Reverse GND 8 Soft Reverse GND 16 Soft

••• ••• ••

SHOCK HIGH RESOLUTION STACKABLE WITHOUT

RESISTANT TEMPERED GLASS COLOR CAST

Center GND 4 Center GND 8 Full ND 1024

••• ••• •••

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NUANCES GLASS FILTERS
Cokin NUANCES neutral density mineral glass filters
introduces an innovative technology of filter making. We
developed a new coating process to ensure an uniform
density. A nano metallic alloy is applied on both side of
a highly resistant tempered Schott Glass B270, renowned
for its high transmittance and low reflection. The result is a
stunning neutrality, completely free of infrared pollution.

HIGH TRANSMITTANCE PERFECTLY NEUTRAL STACKABLE WITHOUT

HIGH TRANSMITTANCE
TEMPERED GLASS PERFECTLY
NANO COATINGNEUTRAL
PROCESS STACKABLE WITHOUT
COLOR CAST
TEMPERED GLASS NANO COATING PROCESS COLOR CAST

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 NUANCES ND FILTERS

NUANCES ND 1024 © J-M. LENOIR

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FULL NEUTRAL GRAY FILTERS
NUANCES filters are dedicated to long exposure outdoor
photography or depth of field reduction, especially in
filmmaking. The strongest density ND1024 filter allows
a 10 f-stops reduction. It literally catches the light to
create surreal images without color cast. NUANCES ND2 ND4 ND8
filters are available in six different densities. ND 1024 • • •
filter is now available with a screw-in mount, and a
Variable ND 32 > 1000 filter completes the range.

ND 2 4 8 32 256 1024

F-stops 1 2 3 5 8 10 ND32 ND256 ND1024

••• •• •••
Transmission (%) 50 25 12.5 3.13 0.39 0.10

Density 0.3 0.6 0.9 1.5 2.4 3

Base (1/1000s) 1/500s 1/250s 1/125s 1/30s 1/4s 1s

ND1024 VARI ND 32 > 1000

52 • 58 • 62 • 67 • 72 • 77 • 82

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 NUANCES GND FILTERS

NUANCES GND 16 © J-M. LENOIR

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GRADUAL NEUTRAL GRAY FILTERS
NUANCES Graduated Neutral Density (GND) filters
are dedicated to landscape photography. When the
dynamic range of film or sensor is too narrow, they allow
to balance brightness between two parts of an image by
efficiently keeping details in the highlights while exposing
for the shadows of a scene. GND filters effect cannot be
reproduced in post‑processing, where clipping is hard GND2 Soft GND4 Soft
to recover. The transition between the dark and light •• •••
areas is soft, making it easier to use in most situations.

GND Soft 2 4 8 16

Max. F-stops 1 2 3 4

Min. Transmission (%) 50 25 12.5 6.25 GND8 Soft GND16 Soft

••• ••
Max. Density 0.3 0.6 0.9 1.2

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ND Filters
CREATIVE FILTERS
CREATIVE filters are made of CR39®*, a resin widely used
in optics for its resolution, way better than polycarbonate.
NUANCES filters are made of high quality Schott glass for
unrivaled transmission and resolution. The insertion of a
filter in the filter-holder is astonishingly fast, flexible, and
easy, especially if you compare it to the difficulties you
might encounter when attempting to quickly fasten a
screw-in filter on a large-diameter lens! The flexibility of
the spring-action slots and the rotational versatility of
the filter-holder are perfectly adapted to the careful
IR
FLW
adjustments required for the setting up of a graduated
neutral density filter, for example. Just slide your filters in the
filter holder and you can start shooting. From technical to
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creative filters, you can combine several filters to shoot the ND8
perfect pictures. No need for hours of post-processing.
* Except CREATIVE polarizing filters, made of glass.

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 ADAPTOR RINGS

Ø36
Ø37
Ø39
Ø40.5
Ø41
Ø43
Ø43.5
Ø44
Ø46
Ø48
Ø49
Ø52
Ø54
Ø55
Ø58

Ø62

Ø67

Ø72

Ø77

Ø82

Ø95

Ø96

Ø105

Ø112
Universal ring • •
Hasselblad B50 • •
Hasselblad B60 •
Hasselblad B70 • • •
Rollei VI • • •
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CLASSIC FILTER-HOLDERS

• Recommended for: • Recommended for: • Recommended for: • Recommended for:

Compact System Cameras (CSC). SLR or APS-C D-SLR cameras with SLR or Full Frame or APS-C D-SLR cameras Full-Frame or Medium Format cameras
Bridge or compact with a front thread. standard or kit lens (e.g. 18-55). with wide-angle lens from Ø72. and wide-angle lens with built-in hood.

Filter width: 67mm Filter width: 84mm Filter width: 100mm Filter width: 130mm

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 ADAPTOR RING FOR Olympus M.ZUIKO 7-14mm F2.8 PRO

Cokin has developed an adaptor ring specifically designed for

the Olympus M.ZUIKO 7-14mm F2.8 PRO lens. The characteristic
of this lens is its built-in hood and a round shaped front
element without thread. Although tailored for landscape
photography, it was impossible to use filters on this lens, After
extensive development and testing, our engineers have
come up with a nice and easy solution to use filters that
are essentials for landscape photography such as neutral
density, graduated neutral density and circular polarizer.
The main component of the device is positioned around the
lens body, then screwed on the adaptor ring, whose guides fit
precisely the hood shape. The XL size (X-PRO Series) filter-holder
(included in the kit) is then attached on the ring, leaving two slots
available for filters. XL size filters are 130mm wide – a reduced
footprint as compared with existing 150mm filter systems.

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ADAPTOR RINGS

Cases for CREATIVE filters are ideal to carry a complete

set of filters, adaptor rings and filter-holder. Their
hard shell protects your filters from shocks.

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 CREATIVE FILTERS KITS
TRAVELLER KIT
SIZE REF.
M (P SERIES) H3H0-28
ND8 ND4
L (Z-PRO SERIES) U3H0-28
W3H0-28

EXPERT KIT
SIZE REF.
M (P SERIES) H3H3-21
ND4 ND4 ND8
L (Z-PRO SERIES) U3H4-22

GRADUAL ND + KIT
SIZE REF.
M (P SERIES) H3H0-25
ND2 ND4 ND8
L (Z-PRO SERIES) U3H0-25
XL (X-PRO SERIES) W3H0-25

GRADUAL ND KIT
SIZE REF.
M (P SERIES) H300-02
ND2 ND4 ND8
L (Z-PRO SERIES) U300-02
XL (X-PRO SERIES) W300-02

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FULL ND KIT
SIZE REF.
M (P SERIES) H300-01
ND2 ND4 ND8
L (Z-PRO SERIES) U300-01
XL (X-PRO SERIES) W300-01

LANDSCAPE KIT
SIZE REF.
M (P SERIES) H300-06
ND8
L (Z-PRO SERIES) U300-06
XL (X-PRO SERIES) W300-06

BLACK & WHITE KIT

SIZE REF.
M (P SERIES) H400-03
L (Z-PRO SERIES) U400-03
XL (X-PRO SERIES) W400-03

INFRARED KIT
SIZE REF.
M (P SERIES) H1H0-27
IR
L (Z-PRO SERIES) U1H0-27
XL (X-PRO SERIES) W1H0-27

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 CREATIVE ND FILTERS

121 - Gradual Neutral Gray GND8 © J-M. LENOIR

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ND Filters ND2 ND4 ND8

Designed so that absolutely no color from the entire visible 152 153 154
spectrum prevails, the neutral density filters can be used in
many different contexts, depending on which type is used :
uniform shading (square) or graduated shading (rectangular).
120
Uniform ND filters reduce the quantity of light that
reaches the sensor – or the film – increasing the
ND8 ND2 ND4 ND8 ND8
exposure time. These filters have 3 main practical
applications: emphasizing the flow of movement, 121 121L 121M 121S 121F
reducing the depth of field, avoiding overexposure.

Graduated ND filters are used to reduce the contrast

difference of a composition. They allow for a well-
balanced image; they are the filters most used by
landscape photographers to yield both harmonious
skies and detailed foregrounds at once.

With these filters, images which are impossible to obtain

in digital post-processing can be created. The neutral
density filters are also currently used in filmmaking and
video to maintain a constant shutter speed for example.

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 CREATIVE ND FILTERS

ND4
153

Neutral Grey ND4 - 2 f-stops

Before

After © S. Larroque

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ND8
154

Neutral Grey ND8 - 3 f-stops

Before

After

© R. Viano
VIANO 33
 CREATIVE ND FILTERS

ND8
121

Neutral Grey ND4 - 2 f-stops

Before

After © V. Le Velly

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ND2
121L

Neutral Grey ND8 - 3 f-stops

Before

After © S. LARROQUE

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 CREATIVE ND FILTERS

ND8
121S

Gradual Neutral Grey ND8 Soft

Before

After © S. LARROQUE

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 ND4
121M

Gradual Neutral Grey ND4 Medium

Before

After © S. Okada

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 Black & white Filters

007 - Infrared © S. LARROQUE

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Black & White Filters
In black & white, everything being a question of nuances
001 002 003 004
and contrasts. These filters constitute a powerful method of
expression, no matter what the subject is. Used in color, they
generate effects that are absolutely spectacular! Keep in
mind a simple rule: to brighten a colour you must choose a
005 006
filter of the same colour, and, to darken, you must use a filter
of complementary colour. Thus, a green filter will brighten
vegetation and a orange or red filter will darken the sky. IR

007

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 Black & white Filters

001

Yellow

Before

After © R. Viano

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 003

Red

Before

After © R. Viano

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 GRADUATED Filters

131 - Gradual Emerald E2 © S. OKADA

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Graduated Filters
When the sky is not as blue as one wishes, the setting sun 122 123 123S 123L 123F
not as radiant, or if one wishes to add a touch of personal
color, the colored graduated filters are the right answer. They
darken one part of the image (most often the upper part)
by adding the appropriate tint, blue, tobacco, sunset... 124 125 125S 125L 125F

128 129 130 131 132 133

FLW FLD

138 139 197 198

660 661 662 663 664 665

666 667 668 669 670 671

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 GRADUATED Filters

125S

Gradual Tobacco T2 Soft

Before

After © V. Le Velly

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 123S

Gradual Blue B2 Soft

Before

After © R. Viano

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 GRADUATED Filters

124 126

Gradual Tobacco T1

© S. OKADA © S. OKADA

128 667

Before

After

© S. OKADA © S. OKADA

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 661 664

Gradual Mauve M1

© S. OKADA © S. OKADA

197 198

Before

After

© V. Le Velly © V. Le Velly

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 COLOR Filters

198 - Sunset 2 © S. OKADA

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COLOR FILTERS 80A 80B 80C 82A 82B 82C

Blue Conversion filters help correct, for example, 020 021 022 023 024 025
the prevailing colors of tungsten bulbs or warm
light. Lower densities produce subtle corrections in 81A 81B 81C 85A 85B 85C
color temperature in order to reduce or eliminate
certain warm colors that dominate the image. 026 027 028 029 030 031

Orange Conversion filters help correct, for example,

81D 81EF 81Z
the strong dominant blue of shaded places in
sunlit exteriors or on cloudy days. They are great 035 037 039
for naturally reinforcing a sunset or a landscape of
dunes or autumn undergrowth with backlighting.
FLW FLD

FLD / FLW filters help correct the light from fluorescent tubes,
036 046
that emit a very characteristic prevailing greenish tint. They
recreate a natural daylight or artificial light (tungsten).

045 047 050

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 COLOR Filters

85A
029

Orange (85A)

Before

After © S. OKADA

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80B
020

Blue (80A)

Before

After © R. Viano

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 COLOR Filters

045

Sepialight

Before

After © S. OKADA

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FLW
036

FLW

Before

After © S. OKADA

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 POLARIZING Filters

164 - Circular Polarizer © A. Thomas

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POLARIZING FILTERS
The polarizing filter is without contest the one whose impact 164
on your images will be most significant; intensifying the
blueness of the sky, saturating the entirety of the color
spectrum, finessing the intensity of bright lights and reflections!
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• In sunny weather – and even more during morning
or evening hours – and if you respect a right angle
(90°) between the shooting axis and the position
of the sun, a polarizing filter will darken the blue of
the sky throwing the clouds into stark relief.

• Polarizing filters significantly improve the saturation

of colors. You will obtain greener greens, richer reds
and ever more brilliant yellows. You will be surprised
to see how certain colors, dull to the naked eye,
become vibrant and dazzling with this filter.

• In all kinds of weather, polarizing filters reduce,

eliminate, and deepen reflections on all non-metallic
surfaces like water or windows. It brings transcendence
to vegetation, transforms bodies of water, opens vistas!

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 POLARIZING Filters

164

Circular Polarizer

Before

After © S. OKADA

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 174

Varicolor Blue / Lime

Before

After © S. OKADA

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 diffusers

850 - Diffuser 3 © S. OKADA

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diffusers
With these filters you enter right into a romantic atmosphere. 082 087
They add a soft, unique touch to portraits; hair flows like silk,
skin is warm and expressions languid. As for still lifes, they
come close to the appearance of a painting, attaining an
incomparable atmosphere that is delicate and fresh. These 142 143 144 145
filters give superb outdoor results, in cloudy weather, and
indoors when light is coming sideways from a window.

148 149

696 697

830 850

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 diffusers

830

Diffuser 1

Before

After © S. OKADA

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 143

Net Filter 1 Black

Before

After © S. OKADA

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 CENTER-SPOT FILTERS

067 - Center-spot Blue © S. OKADA

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CENTER-SPOT FILTERS
Center Spot filters enhance the subject while isolating it within 060 061 062 063
a lightly blurred border. The central zone of sharpness can
be small and round, or much larger and of oval shape. They
are used most typically in wedding photography or still life.
064 065 066 067 068
Uncolored Center Spot filters create blur around the
central subject in a completely natural-looking way,
giving the subject prominence in the image.
070 071 072 073 074
Grey and Colored Center Spot filters work by blurring
and darkening the periphery of the image in a more or
less noticeable way. The intensity and the quality of the
central subject’s lighting are clearly emphasized.
074 075 076 077 078

Oval Center Spot filters are made for larger or taller subjects.

079 140 141 188

672 673 674

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 CENTER-SPOT FILTERS

074

Center Spot WA Violet

Before

After © S. OKADA

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060

Center Spot Incolor 1

Before

After

© S. OKADA 65
 CENTER-SPOT FILTERS

673

Center Spot Yellow / Pink

Before

After © S. OKADA

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 672

Center Spot Pink / Blue

Before

After © S. OKADA

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 OPTICAL EFFECTS Filters

057 - Star 4 © S. OKADA

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optical effects
These filters allow to create optical effect based on diffraction 055 056 057 058
and/or distortion. Whether you want to create sparks
around light spots, dreamy atmosphere, or multi-images,
these filters help you achieving creative results instantly.
091 092 093

101 102 103

111 112

IR

059 185 203 204 216

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 OPTICAL EFFECTS Filters

103

Close-up +3

Before

After © S. OKADA

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 093

Dreams 3

Before

After © S. OKADA

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After

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RIVIERA Classic
Inspired by old camera design, Riviera Classic is the only tripod to combine
leather and wood elegancy with aluminum sturdiness in a timeless design.

Although traditional in its approach, Riviera Classic provides all the features of
a modern tripod: telescopic sections, inversible central column, multi‑actions
head, ergonomic wooden tightening handle, unlockable angles etc. Maximum operating height 160 cm - 63 in

Folded tripod length 60 cm - 23.6 in

Made of Iroko wood, known for its exceptional durability, and hand
crafted by Atelier Farol at La Rochelle, France, the Riviera Classic Maximum center column extension 29,7 cm - 11.7 in
handle has been designed to provide optimal control. Weight 1,54 kg - 3.4 lbs

Maximum loading capacity 5 kg - 11 lbs

The Riviera Classic leather-inspired sections are both elegant
and delightful to handle. The tightening dials of Riviera Classic Multi-action head with 360° plate
are inspired by the ones found on retro cameras.
Carrying case included

We have brought the same care in the making of the soft pouch that
comes with Riviera Classic, made of leather-inspired and hessian fabric.
The cord is robust and comfortable, to carry it anywhere, with style.

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 COKIN France s.a.s.u.
Bâtiment Sapporo • 32-34 rue du Jura
CS 10326 • 94633 Rungis Cedex • France
T: +33 (0) 1 41 73 42 42 • F : +33 (0) 1 41 73 42 40

www.cokin.com
1/160s • F/7.1 • 200 ISO | Fuji GFX 50S • Fujinon GF23mm F4 R LM WR | Cokin NUANCES GND 8

© Jean-Michel Lenoir
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ADAPTOR RINGS FILTER-HOLDERS FILTERS

67mm 84mm 100mm 130mm

Filter width

Ø S M L XL S M L XL M • L • XL M • L • XL
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37
39 Highly resistant polycarbonate body High resolution nano coated glass
40.5 Hold up to three filters Perfect neutrality with no color cast
41 Lightweight and easy to use Up to ND1024 and GND16
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43.5
44
46
48
49
52
54
55
IR
FLW
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62 80B

ND8
M L XL
67
72
77
Aluminium body with modular slots High resolution optical resin
82
Built-in anti light leaks mask Dozen of effects for unlimited creativity
95
Second plate for screw-in polarizing filter Available in S • M • L • XL
96
105
112 Not compatible with EVO filter-holders