Tiffen 5.65 x 5.65" Hard Edge Graduated 0.6 ND Filter

Experience the transformative power of Tiffen's 5.65 x 5.65" Hard Edge Graduated 0.6 ND Filter, a staple in the photography industry renowned for its ability to enhance and manipulate reality within your images. This high-quality, durable filter is designed to add a dynamic layer of color to lackluster skies, alter specific hues in a scene for desired effects, and amplify existing colors for a more dramatic impact.

The Tiffen Hard Edge Graduated ND Filter is particularly effective in managing uneven lighting situations, creating a more balanced exposure for your shots. It achieves this by reducing the amount of light entering the camera lens, allowing for a wider aperture and faster shutter speed. This results in brighter images with a shallower depth of field, often used in landscape and architectural photography to balance the exposure between the bright sky and the darker foreground.

This professional-grade filter comes in a variety of sizes and colors, offering both soft and hard edge options. The transition area in the hard edge filter is approximately 1/4" to 1/2" wide before reaching full density, making it an ideal choice for long lenses. This is because telephoto lenses utilize a smaller portion of the filter, and a soft edge could potentially get lost in the image.

On the other hand, for short focal lengths, a soft edge filter is recommended as a hard edge gradient could appear as a harsh straight line due to the way wide-angle lenses make objects smaller.

For those seeking a more gradual transition, special order attenuated gradients are available. These start clear and reach maximum density at the opposite end, providing a subtle blend for irregular-shaped subjects or unusual lighting.

Remember, the terms vertical and horizontal are crucial when dealing with rectangular-shaped filters like this 5.65 x 5.65" Hard Edge Graduated 0.6 ND Filter. These terms refer to the filter's position in relation to the camera when the grad line is horizontal.

In essence, the Tiffen 5.65 x 5.65" Hard Edge Graduated 0.6 ND Filter is a versatile tool that can significantly enhance your photography, providing you with the control and creativity to capture your vision.