Singh-Ray 100 x 150mm Daryl Benson 1.2 Reverse Graduated Neutral Density Filter

Comments about Singh-Ray Daryl Benson 4x6" Reverse Neutral Density Graduated Filter (4-Stop):

I can see a dramatic improvement in my landscape photography since I began using the 4x6 Reverse Neutral Density Graduated Filter. I expected it to improve my sunrise/sunset shots, and it has. What I did not expect was the improvement in "blue sky" photographs. The filter really brings out the clouds, lending a bit more drama to the scene than can be seen with the naked eye. Another thing that I really like about this filter is that the darker portion in the middle makes it easier to distinguish exactly where the filter is through the viewfinder. I also have a regular graduated neutral density filter which is a bit more difficult to place correctly.

The large 4x6 size makes hand-holding possible, and also allows for wide angle shots without the filter holder vignetting the edges. My previous filter was a Cokin "P" size and even though my widest lense is only 24mm, I was always having to take the filter out in PS. I have plans to purchase a wider lens in the future, and could see that it would not be effective without going to the larger filter size.

The only watch-out with these filters is that they do seem to pick up smears very easily if not handled correctly. A microfiber cloth is a necessity to keep them clean enough to avoid spots - especially when shooting directly into the sun as you would frequently be doing.

Comments about Singh-Ray Daryl Benson 4x6" Reverse Neutral Density Graduated Filter (4-Stop):

I can see a dramatic improvement in my landscape photography since I began using the 4x6 Reverse Neutral Density Graduated Filter. I expected it to improve my sunrise/sunset shots, and it has. What I did not expect was the improvement in "blue sky" photographs. The filter really brings out the clouds, lending a bit more drama to the scene than can be seen with the naked eye. Another thing that I really like about this filter is that the darker portion in the middle makes it easier to distinguish exactly where the filter is through the viewfinder. I also have a regular graduated neutral density filter which is a bit more difficult to place correctly.

The large 4x6 size makes hand-holding possible, and also allows for wide angle shots without the filter holder vignetting the edges. My previous filter was a Cokin "P" size and even though my widest lense is only 24mm, I was always having to take the filter out in PS. I have plans to purchase a wider lens in the future, and could see that it would not be effective without going to the larger filter size.

The only watch-out with these filters is that they do seem to pick up smears very easily if not handled correctly. A microfiber cloth is a necessity to keep them clean enough to avoid spots - especially when shooting directly into the sun as you would frequently be doing.