Quality ND/IRND 4x4 Filters for FS100?

[Strouty]

I'm sorry if this has been discussed before, so feel free to point me to a thread if it has. Lots has been discussed on IRND filters on a Red, but didn't see much in regards to the FS100.

I'm currently in the process of making a switch from a DSLR (5d3) setup to a FS100. The goal is to move to a FS700 pretty quickly once funds become available (maybe in 3 to 6 months), but I figured with the current used prices of the FS100, I could get a head start since most of parts / accessories are compatible.

I'm looking for a solid set of 4x4 ND filters for the FS100. Coming from a stills background, I already have a lee foundation kit with a handful of graduated and regular nd filters. However, most of them have some of color cast (Big Stopper, for example) or are cheaper resin filters (Formatt/Hitech .3/.6/.9 NDs) which I would get nervous about stacking. Coming from the 5d, I never really needed more than a .9ND + polarizer (maybe 5 stops) but it sounds like with a base ISO of 500 + metabones speed booster, I could be anywhere in the 7 - 9 stop range.

I don't do a whole lot of run n gun type stuff, so I'm trying to skip any variable NDs. I plan to use a mattebox most of the time, and can use my lee 4x4 holder if I need something a little lighter. Will be using it mostly on EF mount glass or the 18-200 kit lens.

I've been looking at the Tiffen and Schneider Platinum 4x4s. I think ideally, all I would need is a .9ND and a 1.5/1.8ND or maybe two 1.2NDs along with a polarizer and that should cover most of my needs. My biggest worry would be big color casts from stacking or whether I need some sort of IR filtration.

If anyone has any experience with any of these filters, any help would be appreciated! I think I may be worrying more than needed, but it seems like any of the higher stop NDs filters I've used before always had pretty strong color casts on them.

Thanks!

 

[drapeama]

I've been looking at the Tiffen and Schneider Platinum 4x4s. [..] My biggest worry would be big color casts from stacking or whether I need some sort of IR filtration.

Can't tell about the Tiffen or Schneider, but they always come recommended more than many other brands.
I, personally, bought a set from Cavision (0.6 - 0.9 - 1.5). They are Glass filters as well and perform quite well despite the low price (~60$/pc). Not much color cast, barely noticeable. Slight blueish tint, but nothing I haven't been able to correct in post.
I'm not using pro gear, but with my T2i, it gives decent results and doesn't suffer from bad quality.

 

[Gary W]

Philip Bloom talks a lot about this the Heleopan is the best variable nd filter out there for the money, I own one and it works great.

 

[EDV]

Just wondering. Do you guys use this one variable ND filter for all your lenses? What about using a professional Mattebox like the Redrock Micro or the Shoot35 Cinebox ? Sure, you have to add the ND filters separately, but I think it's more flexible and effective? Also, I'm pretty sure I heard Philip Bloom say that a variable ND filter was no substitute for an inbuilt ND dial, like the one the AF100 has. I was surprised to hear this as i always thought a Mattebox was the best option for controlling incoming light.