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HOYA Graduated Neutral Density Filter

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HOYA Graduated Neutral Density Filter

HOYA Graduated Neutral Density Filter
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HOYA Graduated Neutral Density Filter
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Description:
The Hoya Graduated ND10 Filter is a graduated neutral density filter that helps to specifically darken skies and other bright areas of the image. The filter has a 3-stop density at one edge and evenly tapers to a 1-stop density at the opposite edge, with a smooth gradation throughout the middle of the filter plane. The design of this filter incorporates a rotating mount to allow precise positioning of the density over a selected area of the scene for greater control in darkening the brightest areas of an image. A neutral density filter does not affect the overall coloration of an image and helps to reduce the amount of light entering the camera lens in order to enable the use of wider aperture settings or longer shutter speeds.
This filter is constructed from one wedge layer of clear optical glass that is matched and bonded to a second layer of neutral density filter glass for a smooth, even density transition that maintains high image quality. It is set within a durable rotating aluminium filter ring.

+ 0.9 to 0.3 ND graduated filter for darkening skies and other bright areas of the image.
+ Even density gradation across entire filter plane.
+ Rotating mount enables controllable density placement.
+ Neutral density filters do not alter the coloration of an image and help to reduce the amount of light entering the lens to permit an increased exposure.
+ Clear optical glass construction with an aluminium filter ring



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Registered: January, 2015
Location: Sweden
Posts: 338
Review Date: January 14, 2023 Recommended | Price: $115.00 | Rating: 9 

 
Pros: Seamless gradation, neutral color, slim, affordable, well built...
Cons: Not easy to clean

Improving the overall exposure without any loss in general image quality. And I've noticed no unwanted effects while photographing against the light.

The seamless gradation, from top to bottom, is very easy to work with when adjusting the composition to the horizon/skyline. Color is neutral without any color cast.

Craftmanship is fine too with smooth moving parts. Attention though - be gentle when attaching it. As, with most filters, it risk getting stuck. Especially to (low cost) step-rings.

The performance to price value can't be complained about either. Although the price has risen quite a bit in recent years.

I use the 58mm and the 77mm combined with different step up rings, to cover my complete lens selection.

A few photos with the Hoya Graduated ND10 filter (all my photos are post-processed):

The curtain of autumn falls, and cover us with the comfort of gloom by The Northern Recluse, on Flickr

S i l e n c e . . . by The Northern Recluse, on Flickr

Sun setting at 61st parallel north by The Northern Recluse, on Flickr
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