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Hitech 85mm Graduated Neutral Density (ND) 0.6 Resin Filter - Hard Edge - for Cokin P
Often it is necessary or desirable to balance the light intensity in one part of a scene with another. This is especially true in situations where you don't have total light control, as in bright contrasty landscapes. Exposing for the foreground will produce a washed-out, over-exposed sky while exposing for the sky will leave the foreground dark and under-exposed. Hitech Grad ND filters are part clear, part neutral density (available in grades of .3 (1 stop), .6 (2 stops), .9 (3 stops), 1.2 (4 stops)). They allow the transition to be blended into the scene, often imperceptibly. A neutral density .6-to-clear, with a two stop differential, will generally compensate the average bright sky-to-foreground situation and is also the most popular density of the series.
Hitech graduated neutral density filters are available with soft or hard transitions from dark to clear. The soft edge is recommended for wide angle lenses and the hard edge is recommended for normal and longer lenses.
This filter measures 85 x 107mm and fits the Cokin P series holder.
Neutral Density factors:
ND.3 (exposure adjustment = 1 stop)
ND.6 (exposure adjustment = 2 stops)
ND.9 (exposure adjustment = 3 stops)
ND1.2 (exposure adjustment = 4 stops)
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Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to use (8)
- Clear optics (4)
- Strong construction (4)
- Firm mount (3)
- Lightweight (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Image manipulation (4)
- Everyday (3)
- Travel (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Enthusiast (4), Photo enthusiast (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (5)
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Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Improves Picture Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Shooting Outdoors
Comments about Hitech 85mm Graduated Neutral Density (ND) 0.6 Resin Filter - Hard Edge - for Cokin P:
I'd been using a soft edge neutral density graduated filter, but it wasn't "cutting the mustard" on landscapes with straighter horizons. This filter works wonderfully, helping me to balance the exposure between sky and land...
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- No Color Cast
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Hitech 85mm Graduated Neutral Density (ND) 0.6 Resin Filter - Hard Edge - for Cokin P:
long exposure and landscape photography
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Image Manipulation
Comments about Hitech 85mm Graduated Neutral Density (ND) 0.6 Resin Filter - Hard Edge - for Cokin P:
I'm new to using a Grad ND. This one is well-constructed. The words etching is close enough to the edge that I don't see it being a problem while in use. (I'd read on one of these reviews that it was a problem.)
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
- Firm Mount
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Color Correction
- Image Manipulation
Comments about Hitech 85mm Graduated Neutral Density (ND) 0.6 Resin Filter - Hard Edge - for Cokin P:
IN strong sunsets easy,fast,better images!!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Professional Quality
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Hitech 85mm Graduated Neutral Density (ND) 0.6 Resin Filter - Hard Edge - for Cokin P:
The filter is very high quality and fits the Cokin P holders perfectly. They are also a bit longer than the Cokin filters which makes it easier to position the filter. I am definitely going to be buying more of their filters soon.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Completely neutral color
- Strong Construction
Cons
- A bit short
Best Uses
- Image Manipulation
- Landscapes
Comments about Hitech 85mm Graduated Neutral Density (ND) 0.6 Resin Filter - Hard Edge - for Cokin P:
This is as good as other more expensive filters. Its dark area is perfectly neutral and doesn't create weird hues in the final photo.
The only minor problem of it is that it should be a bit longer so it could be used as a solid ND at the same time (you could do that with 68mm-threaded lenses, but the usual 77mm wide-angle lenses are too wide to be covered completely).
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Firm Mount
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Hitech 85mm Graduated Neutral Density (ND) 0.6 Resin Filter - Hard Edge - for Cokin P:
Just got them and learning to use them. Find it easy to use.
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
- Firm Mount
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Inconsistent Effect
Best Uses
- Image Manipulation
Comments about Hitech 85mm Graduated Neutral Density (ND) 0.6 Resin Filter - Hard Edge - for Cokin P:
I find the 2-stop soft ND and hard edge ND to be the most versatile. The HiTech ND Grads are very neutral, only occasionally showing a light magenta tint (much better than cheaper competition.
They're fairly durable, but after hand-holding these filters against my lenses for a couple years they got too scratched to keep using. But they're cheap enough that I'm not bothered replacing them.
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday use
- Traveling
Comments about Hitech 85mm Graduated Neutral Density (ND) 0.6 Resin Filter - Hard Edge - for Cokin P:
works perfect, no color casting at all
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Improves Product Function
- Value
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday use
- Traveling
Comments about Hitech 85mm Graduated Neutral Density (ND) 0.6 Resin Filter - Hard Edge - for Cokin P:
I wasn't sure how much my style of shooting would be able to take advantage of graduated ND filters. So, after some research, I settled on the Hitech filters as a balance between quality and price.
Really I gave it 4 stars for the position of the etching on the filter. I have to admit that the etching did not cause a problem when I used it with a 18-55mm lens. However, it may cause a problem for wider lenses or for those cases where you're positioning the filter with most of the clear side over the lens.
The case it comes packaged in is sufficient, but I would seriously recommend a proper filter wallet if you're going to use this type of filter often as moving it in and out of the original sleeve is a inconvenience.
While Hitech's filters are 1mm wider than the Cokin P size, they work perfectly in all 3 slots of my Cokin P holder. Over time, using this filter in the slot closest to the lens may widen the 3rd slot so much that narrower filters would be loose. However, I would expect that by the time that happens, I would've gotten so much use out of the holder that I'd just buy another. I can't detect any flexing of the filter induced by the holder being 1mm smaller.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Everyday use
Comments about Hitech 85mm Graduated Neutral Density (ND) 0.6 Resin Filter - Hard Edge - for Cokin P:
Works like it should. A cheap alternative to the over priced Singh-Ray filters. I see no color shift. Completely neutral!!
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Great for water falls
- Traveling
- Use with bright skys
Comments about Hitech 85mm Graduated Neutral Density (ND) 0.6 Resin Filter - Hard Edge - for Cokin P:
A split neutral density filter helps balance the light between the sky and below. It brings out clouds and makes the sky look deeper in color but yet it does not change the color. The 85mm graduated ND for cokin P is great because with the cokin holder you only need one filter instead of one for each lens. Its easy to use and change between lenses. Its a good value for the price.
- Recommended:
- Cokin P holder, lens rings for each lens
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