ND Graduated Versus Grad grey

[daftjimbo]

Hi everyone,

I am a new member so hello to all!

I am interested in getting some Cokin style square "P" filters and am interested in the graduated types for reducing bright skies etc. My question is whats the different between the ND graduated filters and the filters I've seen around that are just grey coloured?

Are they and can they be used for the same thing?


Cheers!

James

[Mad Dave]

Im still trying to track some ND Grad's down, not managed to get any yet. They can be used for the same thing though, except that if you use the grey grad, its actually coloured grey - the ND grad is colourless.

[simpo two]

Yes, the idea of Neutral Density filters is that they simply reduce the amount of light getting through, but do it evenly across the spectrum; they don't make the image actually appear grey. Useful for when you can't ge a fast enough shutter-speed or small enough aperture for the correct exposure.

[shadytree]

Borrowed some of these the other day
www.leefilters.com/CPEF.asp?PageID=77
Top notch gear, but pricey.

>> Edited by shadytree on Thursday 3rd June 09:54