Rosco Cinegel Swatchbook

★★★★★
4.8

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★★★★☆
4.2

 

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Pros

  • Good color value (37)
  • Durable (14)
  • Long-lasting (9)
  • Good value (7)
  • High quality (5)
  • Attach securely (4)
  • Cheap (3)
  • Cost (2)
  • Powerful (2)
  • Size (2)
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Cons

  • Flimsy (7)
  • Small (2)
  • Weak (2)
  • Binding a bit too big (1)
  • Can melt if in touch with (1)
  • Hard access to singles (1)
  • May not fit all strobes (1)
  • Preppy (1)
  • Pricey (1)
  • Short (1)

Best Uses

  • General purpose (24)
  • Indoor (23)
  • Special events (18)
  • Low light (12)
  • Outdoors (11)
  • Night time (10)
  • Attach to a flash head (1)
  • Backgrounds (1)
  • Cinematography (1)
  • Color corection (1)
 
 
 

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This is a 1.75 x 2.75" Swatchbook of Rosco Cinegel Series gels. Use this to pick the appropriate filters for your next purchase, or cut them out and tape them to small flash units.

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Last update: Nov 9, 2009

Rosco Cinegel Swatchbook Reviews

 
 
 

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★★★★★
5.0
the Strobist choice

"David Hobby of [@] recommends this swatchbook as an inexpensive way to gel your strobes. I use the CTO and Window Green to correct the color of my Nikon SB600/800 flashes. The small swatches just fit on the top of the flash head, but you need to find a way to attach them. You need to be a bit careful with the gel swatches; they do bend and crease easily in the camera bag, but hey, the swatchbook cost a penny, an..." Read Full Review »

Dec 02, 2008 by KatieMac

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★★★☆☆
3.0
Not large enough for some flashes

"I decided to get this swatchbook after reading the strobist blog. The swatches are not big enough for my Vivitar 285, but they do fit most other flashes that I have. [...]..." Read Full Review »

Oct 01, 2008 by Charles

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Rosco Cinegel Swatchbook Review

Powerful tool to cut unwanted colors

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • None

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Indoors
  • Low Light
 

"This is very useful not only to balance colors but also to add creative effects with lighting. Also it is very cheap. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Nov 9 2009
ds289
Orlando, FL
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Rosco Cinegel Swatchbook Review

the Strobist choice

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Good Color Value
  • Long-Lasting

    Cons

  • Flimsy

    Best Uses

  • Indoors
  • Low Light
  • Night Time
 

"David Hobby of [@] recommends this swatchbook as an inexpensive way to gel your strobes. I use the CTO and Window Green to correct the color of my Nikon SB600/800 flashes. The small swatches just fit on the top of the flash head, but you need to find a way to attach them. You need to be a bit carefu …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Dec 2 2008
KatieMac
Dallas, TX
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  • Pro Photographer
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Rosco Cinegel Swatchbook Review

Lots of rich colors!

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Good Color Value

    Cons

  • May not fit all strobes

    Best Uses

  • General Use
 

"I bought this to try creating some colored light with my small strobe camera flashes, a Vivitar 285HV specifically. They work pretty well, but aren't quite as tall as the flash head, so there is a little gap around them. I would recommend removing the plastic post that holds them together, and using …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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May 26 2008
Lukeluca
Dallas, TX
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  • Hobbyist/Enthusiast
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Rosco Cinegel Swatchbook Review

What's not to love about [$]?

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Attach Securely
  • Durable
  • Good Color Value
  • Long-Lasting
  • Powerful

    Cons

  • Flimsy
  • Price

    Best Uses

  • General Use
  • Indoors
  • Low Light
  • Night Time
  • Outdoors
  • More »
 

"There are a ton of useful color gels here for the aspiring Strobist. They fit perfect on my Nikon SB-28's and SB-800's. Slap em on with a bit of gaffer tape and you're good to go!



There are also a bunch of pieces you'll never use. If these guys were smart, they'd include extras of the useful ones …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jun 2 2008
Hoffsta
Eugene, OR
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Rosco Cinegel Swatchbook Review

Great Buy!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Durable
  • Good Color Value
  • Long-Lasting

    Cons

  • NONE

    Best Uses

  • Backgrounds
  • Color corection
 

"This is a great way to get into gels for your flash. The size is perfect for my Nikon SB-600 and can create many great effects. You do need to create your own way to hold them together as they come with a unremoveable plastic stake in them (easily cut off). I used Shower curtain holders to put the …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jul 16 2009
DUGPHOTO
Indiana
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