Singh-Ray Cokin P Galen Rowell Graduated Neutral Density (ND) 2-Stop Filter
The Singh-Ray Cokin P Galen Rowell Graduated Neutral Density (ND) 2-Stop Filter enables the shooter to adjust exposure without affecting color balance. Neutral density filters are available in 1, 2 or 3 stops to suit individual situations.
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. This filter enables cloud detail to be kept correctly exposed in the picture.
Determining which graduated neutral density filter yields ideal results for any given lighting situation takes knowledge, experience and a collection of such filters. Choose the filter strength which adjusts the lighting to stay within the exposure latitude (greatest difference between bright/dark values) which still shows details in both of the digital or film medium in use.
Speaking generally, the 2-stop value (ND 0.6 - the filter's clear portion allows 4x more light to pass vs. darkest portion) effectively compensates average bright sky-to-foreground situations, and the soft transition is applicable more often to a scene than the hard transition
Neutral Density Filters Have Four Main Uses
- To enable slow shutter speeds to be used, especially with high speed films, to record movement in subjects such as waterfalls, clouds, or cars
- To decrease depth of field by allowing wider apertures to be used, which helps separate subjects from their background
- To decrease the effective ISO of high speed film (above ISO 400) and allow it to be used outdoors in bright situations
- To allow cine and video cameras (which have fixed shutter speeds) to film subjects such as snow, sand or other bright scenes which could cause overexposure
Neutral Density Factors
- ND.3 (exposure adjustment = 1 stop, reduces ISO by 1/2)
- ND.6 (exposure adjustment = 2 stops, reduces ISO by 1/4)
- ND.9 (exposure adjustment = 3 stops, reduces ISO by 1/8)
- ND1.2 (exposure adjustment = 4 stops, reduces ISO by 1/16)
| Type | Galen Rowell Graduated Neutral Density |
| Size | Cokin P (84 x 120mm) |
| Grade | 2-Stop |
| Filter Factor | Reduces ISO by 1/4 |
| Multi-Coated | Not Applicable |
| Rotating | Not Applicable |
| Effect | Balanced light intensity from one part of a scene to another |
| Application | Nature, travel, outdoor photography; to maintain light control, as in bright contrasty landscapes; i.e. bright sky, dark foreground |
| Color Temperature | Not Applicable |
| Construction | CR-39 optical resin |
| Front Filter Thread Size | Not Applicable |
| Front Lens Cap Size | Not Applicable |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 9 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
89%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to use (7)
- Clear optics (3)
- Lightweight (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Image manipulation (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (4)
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Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Improves Picture Quality
- Interfaces Well With Camcorder
Cons
Best Uses
- Panoramic Filming
- Shooting Indoors
Comments about Singh-Ray Cokin P Galen Rowell Graduated Neutral Density (ND) 2-Stop Filter:
When you put this filter in front of your lens, it looks like if it isn't there. No blurring, no distortion, just the thing that you really want: viewing the sky 2 stops lower. Is perfect
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Improves Picture Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Panoramic Filming
- Shooting Outdoors
Comments about Singh-Ray Cokin P Galen Rowell Graduated Neutral Density (ND) 2-Stop Filter:
Works great. A necessity for landscape shots. But understand that you are investing in a whole filter system with these products. THat can get quite expensive by the time you have all of the accessories you need.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Professional Quality
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Singh-Ray Cokin P Galen Rowell Graduated Neutral Density (ND) 2-Stop Filter:
Does its job. Good quality. This is a hard-edged filter, so use with a straight, sudden division between light and dark areas--like a flat horizon line.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Image Manipulation
Comments about Singh-Ray Cokin P Galen Rowell Graduated Neutral Density (ND) 2-Stop Filter:
Used in combination with a 10 stop ND filter. Great results
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
- Firm Mount
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Image Manipulation
Comments about Singh-Ray Cokin P Galen Rowell Graduated Neutral Density (ND) 2-Stop Filter:
Singh-Ray filters are excellent. I purchased this to help fill out the set of graduated ND's I already had. Great optics, no fade or discoloration in the picture. Excellent results.
Pros
- Clear Optics
Cons
Best Uses
- Image Manipulation
Comments about Singh-Ray Cokin P Galen Rowell Graduated Neutral Density (ND) 2-Stop Filter:
Singh-ray filters are excellent. This filter does what it says. The only complaint I have is that the graduation line did not match another Singh-ray hard step filter I have, so using them together (stacked in a Cokin holder), it was more difficult to get the gradauation lines to line up - I had to do it through the view finder like I would using one filter - no big deal, it just took a little more time and I was hoping not to have to do this as much. Also with digital cameras, especially shooting raw to the right, the two stop may be obsolete in most situations as you can quickly apply two stop graduations using Adobe ACR - if you use PS. For the in camera purist though, this item would be necessary.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
- 2-stops is rarely enough
Best Uses
- Sunrise-Sunset Fireballs
Comments about Singh-Ray Cokin P Galen Rowell Graduated Neutral Density (ND) 2-Stop Filter:
This is a great tool but in practice I found that 2-stops was rarely, if ever, enough density for its intended use. I used one for a year but I always had to do some extra work like double processing a RAW file in the digital darkroom, or blend bracketed exposures ---this defeats the purpose. Therefore, I recommend the 3-stop reverse-grad over the 2-stop which should be much more useful for shooting fireballs. However, using any type of filter (flat surface) when your camera/lens is pointed at the sun may (not always) result in lens flare making filters like this a double-edged sword
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Improves Product Function
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape Photography
Comments about Singh-Ray Cokin P Galen Rowell Graduated Neutral Density (ND) 2-Stop Filter:
Use with Singh Ray filters for improved sunrise/sunset photos.
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscapes
Comments about Singh-Ray Cokin P Galen Rowell Graduated Neutral Density (ND) 2-Stop Filter:
A classic filter essential for taming the unbalanced light conditions during sunrise or sunset for landscape photos.
Stop-down aperture to adjust line of filter with horizon.
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