Tiffen 5" x 6" Soft Edge Graduated 0.6 ND Filter - Horizontal Orientation

It's no secret that Tiffen Color-Grad filters are among the most sought-after and extensively utilized filters in the photography industry today. These filters are designed to empower photographers and videographers, enabling them to either create captivating illusions or enhance the reality captured in their images.

The 5" x 6" Soft Edge Graduated 0.6 ND Filter with a Horizontal Orientation is a versatile tool that offers a myriad of applications. It can inject a burst of color into a dull sky, alter a specific color in a scene to generate a unique special effect, or enhance existing colors to create subtle yet dramatic color contrasts. Moreover, it's an excellent solution for achieving balanced exposure in situations with uneven lighting.

Tiffen's Color-Grad filters are available in a broad array of sizes and colors. They are crafted with either a soft edge, where the transition area varies between 1/2" to 2" wide before reaching full density, or a hard edge, where the transition area is approximately 1/4" to 1/2" wide before reaching full density. Special order attenuated gradients are also available, where the transition area spans the entire filter, starting clear and reaching maximum density at the opposite end.

When dealing with rectangular-shaped filters like the 5x6", the terms vertical and horizontal are crucial. These terms refer to the filter's position in relation to the camera when the grad line is horizontal.

The choice between a "hard" edge or "soft" edge Tiffen Color-Grad filter largely depends on the subject matter, its surroundings, and the type of lens used. Telephoto lenses, which utilize a small portion of the filter, are best paired with a hard edge. Conversely, wide-angle lenses, which make objects appear smaller, are ideally suited to a soft edge, as a hard edge gradient could result in a harsh straight line. Soft edges and attenuators are perfect for subtle blending with irregular-shaped subjects or unusual lighting conditions.

In essence, the 5" x 6" Soft Edge Graduated 0.6 ND Filter - Horizontal Orientation is a must-have tool for photographers and videographers seeking to elevate their craft.