This filter allows the user more precise control; Designed for HD (High Definition), these filters can be used to enhance color contrast as well as normal light reduction -An example is increased sky detail on a dull overcast day
Formatt HD neutral density filters have the same densities and light stops as the Kodak Wratten Standards
These filters are also available in solid rounds 40.5-138 mm and all the common square sizes
They are also available in soft and hard edge graduated filters.
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 1/2)
ND.6 (exposure adjustment = 2 stops, reduces ISO 1/4)
ND.9 (exposure adjustment = 3 stops, reduces ISO 1/8)
ND1.2 (exposure adjustment = 4 stops, reduces ISO 1/16)
Type
HD Graduated Neutral Density
Size
4x4" (100 x 100 x 4 mm thick)
Grade
0.6
Soft/Hard Edge
Soft Edge
Filter Factor
2-stops
Multi-Coated
Yes
Rotating
No
Effect
Balanced light intensity from one part of a scene to another
Application
Nature, Travel, Outdoor photography; To maintain light control, as in bright contrasting landscapes; i.e. bright sky, dark foreground