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. Lee Grad ND filters are part clear, part neutral density (available in grades of .3 (1 stop), .45 (1.5 stops), .6 (2 stops), .75 (2.5 stops), .9 (3 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.
Lee 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.
Lee graduated resin filters are 4 x 6" (100 x 150mm) x 2mm thick. The 6" length allows for adjustment of the filter within the holder.
Neutral Density factors:
ND.3 (exposure adjustment = 1 stop)
ND.45 (exposure adjustment = 1.5 stops)
ND.6 (exposure adjustment = 2 stops)
ND.75 (exposure adjustment = 2.5 stops)
ND.9 (exposure adjustment = 3 stops)
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Comments about LEE Filters 4x6" Graduated Neutral Density (ND) 0.75 Resin Filter - Hard Edge:
I love this filter. It's reasonably priced, and works like a charm. I suggest though, that you buy the "Soft Edge" version. The Hard Edge version I bought has no transition between the ND section and the clear section, so the horizon looks funky. Buy the Soft Edge version so that transition will be softer and look more natural. Great filter....Love it.
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Comments about LEE Filters 4x6" Graduated Neutral Density (ND) 0.75 Resin Filter - Hard Edge:
Lee makes top of the line products and this filter holds true to form. It's a landscape photgs go to filter.
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Comments about LEE Filters 4x6" Graduated Neutral Density (ND) 0.75 Resin Filter - Hard Edge:
I just hold it over my lens and snap away.
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