Formatt Hitech 4x5.65 Horizontal Soft Edge Filter Bundle Horizontal *0.3, 0.6, 0.9

Formatt Hitech Glass Soft Edge Gradient Bundle

Neutral density (ND) filters generate a subdued and balanced gray tone, serving a crucial role in photography by diminishing incoming light. This allows for heightened mastery over exposure and depth of field, all while leaving color contrast untouched. Positioned at the lower portion of the filter, clarity reigns, gradually transforming into the pronounced ND effect as we ascend. Predominantly harnessed to attenuate luminosity in the vast horizons of landscape captures, these filters find their specialty in such scenes.

Soft edge graduated filters seamlessly traverse from crystal clarity to the ND state, achieving a gentle and imperceptible shift. Available in an array of densities, ranging from 1 to 4 stops of light reduction, ND Grads cater to varying degrees of illumination reduction. Formatt-Hitech cinema filters use top-tier Schott Superwite glass, ensuring uncompromising quality.

Graduated filters initiate a transition from active effect to complete clarity, distinctively in specific regions of the filter. This unique quality is often employed to enrich the expanse of sky or terrestrial landscape, harmonizing the luminosity between these two elements. Hard and soft grad filters judiciously incorporate hues such as the warm embrace of a sunset or the serene twilight, amplifying the sky's chromatic resonance.

In Soft Edge graduated filters, the progression unfurls progressively inward from the periphery. Despite the presence of a horizon, its manifestation remains subtle, enabling the seamless integration of horizon transitions within intricate scenes. This attribute is especially advantageous when dealing with an undulating horizon line, encompassing the likes of towering mountains, architectural wonders, or the graceful stretch of trees.

Broadly categorized, soft edge grad filters harmonize splendidly with wide-angle lenses, while their hard edge counterparts find affinity with longer lenses. The intention behind this distinction is to craft an aesthetically captivating transition at the horizon line. The Soft Edge grad filter is the consummate tool for reconciling the brilliance of a radiant sky with the shadowy contours of a varied terrain, where the horizon's contour is inherently uneven. Soft Edge grads remain an indispensable asset for both the discerning eye of fine art photographers and the discerning lens of professional cinematographers. It is with no surprise that they stand as our most sought-after graduated filter offering.

* BUNDLE INCLUDES .3 .6 .9