Tiffen 6.6 x 6.6" Cyan 1 Hard-Edge Graduated Filter

How can you elevate your photography to the next level The Tiffen 6.6 x 6.6" Cyan 1 Hard-Edge Graduated Filter, a highly sought-after tool in the photography industry, is your answer. This filter empowers photographers to either craft illusions or amplify the reality captured in their images.

The Tiffen Color-Grad filters are renowned for their versatility, offering a myriad of applications. They can inject vibrancy 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 impactful color drama. Moreover, these filters are instrumental in achieving a more balanced exposure in scenarios with uneven lighting.

The Tiffen 6.6 x 6.6" Cyan 1 Hard-Edge Graduated Filter is available in a broad spectrum of sizes and colors. The filters are crafted with either a soft edge, where the transition area is 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 using rectangular-shaped filters like this one, the terms vertical and horizontal are crucial as they 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 type of lens you use and the subject matter. Telephoto lenses utilize a small portion of the filter, hence a hard edge is recommended for long lenses as a soft edge could be lost in the image. Conversely, wide-angle lenses make objects appear smaller, making a soft edge more suitable for short focal lengths as a hard edge gradient could appear as a harsh straight line.

In conclusion, the Tiffen 6.6 x 6.6" Cyan 1 Hard-Edge Graduated Filter is an essential tool for photographers seeking to create subtle blends with irregular-shaped subjects or unusual lighting, enhancing their creative possibilities.