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This filter is designed to reduce the amount of light entering the camera lens, allowing for a longer exposure time or wider aperture in bright conditions. It's often used in landscape and architectural photography to balance the exposure between the bright sky and the dark foreground.
The 'hard edge' refers to the transition area of the filter. In a hard edge filter, the transition from the darkest part of the filter to the lightest part is sharp and abrupt, making it ideal for use with longer lenses.
While this filter can be used in various types of photography, it's especially effective in landscape and architectural photography where there's a need to balance light intensity between the sky and the foreground.
This filter is part of Tiffen's Color-Grad series, known for its ability to enhance and manipulate color and light in images. It's also graduated, with the darkest density in the center and the lightest at the edges, ensuring a smooth transition between different light intensities.
Yes, the Tiffen Hard Edge Graduated ND Filter is versatile and can be used with a variety of camera lenses. However, it's particularly effective when used with long lenses due to its hard edge design.
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6.6x6.6" / 168 x 168mm
Hard Edge Graduated ND Filter
Reduces Exposure in Selective Areas
0.6 (+2 Stops Exposure Increase)
Filter Factor: 4
Glass
049383042771
Before you capture your next stunning landscape or architectural masterpiece, consider the Tiffen 6.6 x 6.6" Hard Edge Graduated 0.6 ND Filter, a vital tool for professional photographers. This high-quality filter is a part of Tiffen's Color-Grad series, a widely recognized and utilized range in the photography industry.
The Tiffen Hard Edge Graduated ND filter is designed to enhance your photographic reality, allowing you to manipulate light and color in your images. Whether you're looking to add a splash of color to a dull sky, alter a specific hue for a unique effect, or create subtle color drama, this filter offers the versatility you need.
Moreover, this filter is particularly effective in balancing exposure in uneven lighting situations. Its graduated design, with the darkest density in the center and the lightest at the edges, ensures a smooth transition between different light intensities. This makes it an ideal choice for scenes with a bright sky and a darker foreground, common in landscape and architectural photography.
The Tiffen 6.6 x 6.6" Hard Edge Graduated 0.6 ND Filter is available in a variety of sizes and colors, catering to a wide range of photographic needs. The hard edge version of this filter is recommended for use with long lenses, as the transition area is approximately 1/4" to 1/2" wide before reaching full density, ensuring the filter's effect won't get lost in the image.
In contrast, the soft edge and attenuated gradients versions are perfect for blending with irregular-shaped subjects or unusual lighting, especially when using short focal lengths. With Tiffen's Color-Grad filters, you have the power to transform your photography and bring your creative vision to life.
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