Hiya Bob

-> > Nikon has a nice kit at the camera store
-> > containing a polarizer, a UV filter, an ND 4
-> > and an ND 8 for around sixty-seventy bucks or so.
-> > A nice little pouch and the slot for the the paper
-> > work is nice for holding a 28 to 37mm adapter ring.
-> 
-> May be forced to go for just a 2 or 4 ND unless that runs as much as the
-> kit.
-> Sure appreciate your clue, though.  Have managed to adapt for the 100W/S
-> power packs but must maintain 12 feet or so distance or over expose shot.
-> Makes for a beautifully smooth spread with the 48" umbrella but too strong
-> to pull in to where the natural highlights result on nose, cheek, etc.  Too
-> flat.  If I can get either a 2 or perhaps better yet a 4ND, then I should be
-> able to use the 400W/S packs also for family groups.

I have the kit and it works fine, have used the ND 4 & 8 stacked trying for
a nighttime effect with shallow depth of field and slight subject motion.
Didn't get the effect I was after, but the surrounding sharpness didn't
seem harmed by the filter/s.  The polarizer as you know is very useful for
shiny things like cars and water surfaces.  

Haven't had a use for the UV yet, but think it would be a good choice when
doing early morning haze over wet area stuff.  I don't think you guys down
south there get a lot of that, but us yankees with out cold air and warm
water see it a lot.

As to flash, I use it so seldom, a chance to use filters combined with it
hasn't presented itself yet.  You have my best good luck with your attempts
though.

Bobfer
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