Feature(may vary by option.)
●Round Frame Half ND for Easy Control of Light and Darkness: ND that adjusts exposure to half of the filter (ND8/3 aperture reduction in the darkest area), and the remaining half is transparent, allowing you to adjust the balance of light and darkness of your photographs
●Easy and Easy with Frame: Just attach it to the filter screw, so there is no need for a separate holder or adapter ring. They are affordable and easy to use than square filters
●(Gradient type that does not discolor in the pictures) Both soft gradations and half gradations are not obvious, so it can be used in a variety of scenes
●[Hard-gradation of concentration from the border] Gradation is applied only to the border of ND and transparent parts, and most of the ND parts are hard gradation type that can be used with ND8 concentrations. Suitable for sunrise, sunset, or when the area you want to dim is clearly separated
●Water-repellent and oleophobic coating that repels water and stains: Uses a water-repellent and oleophobic coating that keeps precious moments from escaping even when shooting outdoors
[77mm Hard gradation type]
[82mm Soft gradation type]
[72mm Hard gradation type]
Description
The Kenko Soft Gradient Half ND8 is a half-ND filter that adjusts light and dark balance of your photos by making the last half of the filter ND (ND8, 3 Stop Dimming at the thickest point) and keeping the rest half transparent.
The half-ND filter helps to reduce the amount of light and dim in areas where the exposure difference in the picture composition is larger, and the effect is reduced.
Even if you are looking to develop RAW after taking a shot, you can keep the difference in brightness and darkness as much as possible, making it difficult for photos to break, and improving the quality of the development.
The half-ND filter is mainly used to reduce the brightness of the sun and other scenery such as sunrise, before and after sunset, but it can also be used in a variety of scenes such as lighting up stars and fireworks photography, to adjust reflections brightness, and for use in portraits.
Compared to standard square half ND filters, there is no need to have a separate filter holder or adapter ring, and its easy to use just screw in front of the lens.
Compared to the previous R-Half ND4, the gradation of the border, so you can shoot in many situations without feeling discomfort.
Available in 4 sizes from 2.6 to 3.2 inches (67 to 82 mm).
[Hard gradation type recommended for sunrise, sunset photos, etc.]
The gradation of the ND and transparent parts will be applied only to the boundary of the ND part is a hard gradation type that can be used with the density of ND8.
Suitable for shooting at sunrise or sunset with horizontal lines and horizons, or when the areas you want to dim are clearly separated.
Other Features:
- Water repellent and oleophobic coating that repels water and stains.
Uses an easy-to-clean water-repellent and oleophobic coating that does not interfere with water droplets or splashes even when shooting outdoors.
■ Digital multi-coated surface reflection less than 0.5% to prevent reflections.
→ Ultra low reflectivity will not affect your photos.
- Thin frame design that wont vignetch even with wide angle lenses.
■ Reliable made in Japan.