Check out this post I wrote for the Singh-Ray blog!
http://singhray.blogspot.com/2010/06/on-narrowest-trails-in-most-faraway.html
“Traveling the back roads and narrow trails of Asia, Africa and South America for hours at a time to reach the world’s most remote tribal areas and cultures gives National Geographic photographerNevada Wier plenty of time to think about the gear she takes with her… what stuff is important and what might not be. “Believe me, my filters are important. In particular three kinds of Singh-Ray filters go with me everywhere. There’s a Hi-Lux filter on each of my lenses, and I also carry a 77mm LB Warming Polarizer and a 77mm Vari-ND filter. Each one of these filters is essential and fits neatly in my camera bag that I have to carry around all day.
“I keep a Hi-Lux UV filter on each lens because I want the best possible glass between my lens and the world. I photograph in extreme elemental conditions — rain, snow, fog, hot days, cold nights… you name it. I’ve learned the importance of protecting my valuable lenses. However, I do not want a filter that degrades my image quality so I always go with the Hi-Lux.
To read the rest go to … http://singhray.blogspot.com/2010/06/on-narrowest-trails-in-most-faraway.html
Enjoy!
Nevada Wier Photography 
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September 17, 2011 at 11:27 am
Chris Mann
Nevada, I just came across your site and I have been taking a very hard look at the Hi-lux filters. I was wanting to know if you do shoot with flash do they get rid of the blue color cast that the flash puts out? Also how much do they warm up skin tones? I dont want it to be to overpowering and how do you set white balance with filter on or off first. Sorry so many questions but I have been looking for a filter system yo invest to and use daily. Thank you in advance. Chris Mann.
September 17, 2011 at 4:48 pm
nevada wier
Chris: The Hi-Lux filter is wonderful for it’s clarity on the lens. However, it does not affect the flash, no filter on a lens affects a flash. I keep an 81A warming gel on the flash all the time, that warms up the cool blue light that emits from a flash. And, I use other gels in addition, depending on my needs. My white balance is usually on daylight on the camera. I love this filter for my lens. As far as the flash goes, you need to have different gels to warm that light! nv
September 20, 2011 at 4:08 pm
Chris Mann
Nevada, Thank you for your reply. Very good Idea about the gels. I tried doing a serch for this certain gel and all the info I that I received was for filters. Just wondering where to buy the 81A gels. Thanks, Chris.
May 31, 2011 at 6:09 pm
Ryan Marko
Fantastic pictures!
Just had my story published on their blog today!
http://singhray.blogspot.com/
May 31, 2011 at 6:56 pm
nevada wier
Congrats! Great posting! nv
July 10, 2010 at 8:24 am
Tomas Calle
Hi Nevada,
Do you keep your UV filters when you put on a polarizer on your lenses or do you remove them?
Thank you and regards from Spain.
July 10, 2010 at 9:16 am
nevada wier
Good point Tomas. I do not stack my filters. I always take off the Hi-Lux before I put on a Polarizer or Neutral Density. nv
July 8, 2010 at 9:21 am
Jeffrey Chapman
I use the Vari-N-Duo and love it. (Except for the price!) It’s definitely a don’t-leave-home-without item.
July 8, 2010 at 9:24 am
nevada wier
The only problem I have with the “Duo” (Polarizer plus Neutral Density) is that it is too thick; it vignettes with a 24mm. I had to trade it in for the Vari-ND which is half as thin. nv
July 8, 2010 at 6:40 am
Ron Castle
What a coincidence. I have my Vari-ND arriving tomorrow. Hopefully you can show me how to use it in a couple of weeks at the workshop! I heard about it on the Strobist blog and it solves my problem of overpowering the sun with my low-powered strobes w/o having to use high-speed sync.
Ron Castle
July 8, 2010 at 7:06 am
nevada wier
Excellent! The Vari-Neutral Density filter is an important filter to have in one’s camera bag. I can see how that would work with strobes! Good point. nv