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Mark Steele · 03-19-2017, 05:24 AM

I'm planning to buy the DA 15mm F4 lens and I want to use a graduated ND filter to dramatically darken the sky when, as is all too often round these parts, it looks like the inside of Tupperware. Can anybody recommend a solution?

**mattt** · 03-19-2017, 05:51 AM

I use Formatt Hitech Soft Grad ND 0.9

Sounds as though you could use some of the Nik tools to work your files. (And bracket)

Mark Steele · 03-19-2017, 05:55 AM

Originally posted by mattt

I use Formatt Hitech Soft Grad ND 0.9

Sounds as though you could use some of the Nik tools to work your files. (And bracket)

Nik tools?

**jlstrawman** · 03-19-2017, 06:23 AM

Originally posted by Mark Steele

Nik tools?

Google Nik Collection

**mattt** · 03-19-2017, 06:31 AM - **1 Like**

Tupperware skies is not a term i had heard before, so I am assuming its cloudy... you asked for grad filter info, but really I get better results in cloudy situations with a good file or three or five (if I'm merging).

Mark Steele · 03-19-2017, 06:31 AM

Originally posted by jlstrawman

Google Nik Collection

Nik tools aren't supported on Linux. Although they work under WINE, I'm reluctant to do that.

jtkratzer · 03-19-2017, 07:03 AM

Originally posted by mattt

Tupperware skies is not a term i had heard before, so I am assuming its cloudy... you asked for grad filter info, but really I get better results in cloudy situations with a good file or three or five (if I'm merging).

I was thinking properly exposing for the ground results in a murky, blown out sky, hence looking through a Tupperware bowl held up to a light.

**robgski** · 03-19-2017, 07:26 AM

Originally posted by jtkratzer

I was thinking properly exposing for the ground results in a murky, blown out sky, hence looking through a Tupperware bowl held up to a light.

I think that is what he means.
I don't have a 15mm, so I don't know if the Cokin system will work, but I like the ease of use of slip-in filters rather than screw-on.

Mark Steele · 03-19-2017, 08:06 AM

Originally posted by jtkratzer

I was thinking properly exposing for the ground results in a murky, blown out sky, hence looking through a Tupperware bowl held up to a light.

Yes, the Tupperware sky is when it's 100% cloud coverage but a bright sky with little contrast or colour to it. It's rather too common here in Cornwall.

MadMathMind · 03-19-2017, 05:48 PM

Originally posted by mattt

I use Formatt Hitech Soft Grad ND 0.9

They make those in 49mm size? I could only ever find them in 72mm and larger.

**mattt** · 03-19-2017, 06:10 PM

Its rectangular, and as I said the one I use fits Cokin P...

cokin p frame works just fine with 15mm ltd @robgski

Where it does not work is with the 12-24 at the 12-15 mm range (vignetting occurs)

Mark Steele · 03-20-2017, 04:13 AM

Thanks guys

03-19-2017, 05:24 AM	#1
Mark Steele New Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Porthtowan Posts: 17	Graduated ND filter for 15mm recommendations? I'm planning to buy the DA 15mm F4 lens and I want to use a graduated ND filter to dramatically darken the sky when, as is all too often round these parts, it looks like the inside of Tupperware. Can anybody recommend a solution?

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03-19-2017, 05:51 AM	#2
mattt Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Niagara Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,907	I use Formatt Hitech Soft Grad ND 0.9 Sounds as though you could use some of the Nik tools to work your files. (And bracket)

03-19-2017, 05:55 AM	#3
Mark Steele New Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Porthtowan Posts: 17 Original Poster	Originally posted by mattt I use Formatt Hitech Soft Grad ND 0.9 Sounds as though you could use some of the Nik tools to work your files. (And bracket) Nik tools?

03-19-2017, 06:23 AM	#4
jlstrawman Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Midwest US Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,058	Originally posted by Mark Steele Nik tools? Google Nik Collection

03-19-2017, 06:31 AM - 1 Like	#5
mattt Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Niagara Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,907	Tupperware skies is not a term i had heard before, so I am assuming its cloudy... you asked for grad filter info, but really I get better results in cloudy situations with a good file or three or five (if I'm merging).

03-19-2017, 06:31 AM	#6
Mark Steele New Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Porthtowan Posts: 17 Original Poster	Originally posted by jlstrawman Google Nik Collection Nik tools aren't supported on Linux. Although they work under WINE, I'm reluctant to do that.

03-19-2017, 07:03 AM	#7
jtkratzer Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Lancaster County, Pa Posts: 963	Originally posted by mattt Tupperware skies is not a term i had heard before, so I am assuming its cloudy... you asked for grad filter info, but really I get better results in cloudy situations with a good file or three or five (if I'm merging). I was thinking properly exposing for the ground results in a murky, blown out sky, hence looking through a Tupperware bowl held up to a light.

03-19-2017, 07:26 AM	#8
robgski Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,817	Originally posted by jtkratzer I was thinking properly exposing for the ground results in a murky, blown out sky, hence looking through a Tupperware bowl held up to a light. I think that is what he means. I don't have a 15mm, so I don't know if the Cokin system will work, but I like the ease of use of slip-in filters rather than screw-on.

03-19-2017, 08:06 AM	#9
Mark Steele New Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Porthtowan Posts: 17 Original Poster	Originally posted by jtkratzer I was thinking properly exposing for the ground results in a murky, blown out sky, hence looking through a Tupperware bowl held up to a light. Yes, the Tupperware sky is when it's 100% cloud coverage but a bright sky with little contrast or colour to it. It's rather too common here in Cornwall.

03-19-2017, 05:48 PM	#10
MadMathMind Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Houston, TX Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,717	Originally posted by mattt I use Formatt Hitech Soft Grad ND 0.9 They make those in 49mm size? I could only ever find them in 72mm and larger.

03-19-2017, 06:10 PM	#11
mattt Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Niagara Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,907	Its rectangular, and as I said the one I use fits Cokin P... cokin p frame works just fine with 15mm ltd @robgski Where it does not work is with the 12-24 at the 12-15 mm range (vignetting occurs)

03-20-2017, 04:13 AM	#12
Mark Steele New Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Porthtowan Posts: 17 Original Poster	Thanks guys

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