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What is the purpose of a graduated neutral density filter?

A graduated neutral density filter is used to balance the exposure in an image, typically between a bright sky and a darker foreground. It allows for a wider aperture and slower shutter speed, resulting in a more aesthetically pleasing image with a shallower depth of field and a more blurred background.

What does the 2-stop light reduction mean?

A 2-stop light reduction means that the filter reduces the amount of light entering the camera lens by two f-stops. This allows for more control over exposure and depth of field in photography, particularly in high-contrast situations like landscape photography.

How does the multi-resistant coating enhance image quality?

The multi-resistant coating (MRC) on the filter significantly reduces glare and reflections. This results in clearer, more vivid images with enhanced color and detail.

What is the best way to use the graduated neutral density filter for optimal results?

For optimal results, meter for exposure by pointing your camera or handheld meter towards the ground that should be correctly exposed without the filter. Any adjustments to exposure should be minimal to maintain the strength of the filter's effect. The rotatable mount on threaded filters enables precise horizontal alignment for perfect gradient placement.

What is the significance of the filter's thin-layer technology?

The thin-layer technology is used to apply the gray gradient of the filter. This involves a special masking process that may result in slight manufacturing tolerances. However, the transition remains outside the focus range and is imperceptible in your photographs, ensuring a seamless and dynamic transition without any static lines.

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B + W Basic GND Filter Specifications

  • Filter Type

    Graduated ND

  • Graduation Type

    Soft Edge

  • Density

    0.6 (2-Stop)

  • Circular Size

    67 mm Filter Thread

  • Coatings

    Multi-Coating, Resistance Coating

  • Physical Features

    Slim

  • Filter Material

    Glass

  • Ring Material

    Brass

  • Knurling

    Side

  • UPC Code

    4012240050604

About B + W Basic GND Filter

Take your landscape photography to the next level with the 67mm Basic 702M 0.6 2-Stop MRC Graduated Neutral Density Filter. This high-quality filter is designed to enhance your images by providing a balanced exposure between the bright sky and the terrain below. With a professional-grade 2-stop reduction in light transmission at its densest point, this filter allows you to achieve a transparency of 25%, ensuring that your skies retain detail and color without appearing washed out.

Crafted with a durable, high-quality glass substrate, the B+W ND filter 702 is meticulously plano-parallel and finely polished, ensuring long-lasting optical clarity and resistance to scratches, unlike filters with plastic substrates. The effective soft-edge gradient offers a smooth transition from the neutral gray to the clear half of the filter, allowing for a natural blend in your images. This versatile feature is ideal for scenes where the horizon doesn't sit at the center, providing flexibility in composing your shots.

The filter's multi-resistant coating (MRC) is a testament to its professional build, significantly reducing glare and reflections to deliver clearer, more vivid images. The rotatable mount on threaded filters enables precise horizontal alignment, giving you control over the placement of the gradient for the perfect effect.

Using this effective graduated ND filter is straightforward: simply meter for exposure by pointing your camera or handheld meter towards the ground that should be correctly exposed without the filter. This technique typically yields the ideal balance in your final image. Remember, any adjustments to exposure should be minimal to maintain the strength of the filter's effect.

Additional Information: The gray gradient of the filter is applied using advanced thin-layer technology, which involves a special masking process. While this may result in slight manufacturing tolerances and the graduation boundary not being exactly parallel, the transition remains outside the focus range and is imperceptible in your photographs, ensuring a seamless and dynamic transition without any static lines.

Elevate your photographic artistry with the 67mm Basic 702M 0.6 2-Stop MRC Graduated Neutral Density Filter, and capture the world with the dramatic contrast and depth it deserves.

B + W Basic GND Filter Features

  • Adjusting and balancing for variances in brightness
  • Ideal for landscape photography
  • Uniform gradient from edge to center
  • Suitable for both analog and digital cameras
  • Made in Germany

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 12 months.

Key Features

  • Achieve stunning landscape photos with this 67mm graduated neutral density filter.
  • Control light & reduce glare with this B+W ND filter, perfect for outdoor photography.
  • Capture balanced exposures using this 2-stop graduated ND filter for brighter skies.
  • Enjoy superior image quality with multi-coated glass that minimizes reflections & flare.
  • The slim brass ring on this ND filter ensures durability and prevents vignetting.
  • Create smooth transitions with the soft-edge graduation, ideal for natural-looking results.

What's in the box:

  • B + W 67mm Basic 702M 0.6 2-Stop MRC Graduated Neutral Density Filter
  • B + W 1 Year Limited Warranty