Schneider 4 x 5.65" Exposure Neutral Density Filter Kit

The 4 x 5.65" Exposure Neutral Density Filter Kit from Schneider contains 0.3 and 0.6 solid neutral density filters (1 and 2 stops respectively) and 0.6 and 0.9 soft edge graduated neutral density filters (2 and 3 stops respectively). Neutral density filters reduce the amount of light reaching either the sensor of a digital camera or the film plane of an analog camera. Graduated filters are clear at the bottom with a soft, gradual transition to darker gray at the top. Solid ND filters are used to control exposure when shooting in bright scenes and graduated ND filters are used to balance exposure in landscapes where the horizon line marks a large exposure difference between sky and ground. 

Neutral density filters are also used to create some unusual special effects such as capturing the "blur" of the rippling water of a waterfall or the swirling effect of city traffic. Since it allows the use of slower shutter speeds in bright light, it becomes possible to create special effects that would normally not be possible to capture without the filter. And since it can also help to control your depth of field, it permits you to shoot at wider apertures. Ultimately, its value is in helping to prevent bright, overly washed out images shot in bright light. This kit also includes a filter pouch with a hook-and-loop strap to belt attachment and padded slots for the filters.