Is there a difference between the round and square filter?

12 years 11 months ago #72943 by Fology
Like for an example...Graduated ND filter, besides on being round and one is square is there any other difference? quality difference?


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12 years 11 months ago #73113 by Baydream
There are top quality and "average" quality in both. I use the square because you can slide it up and down (or side to side) to match the position of the light shift. Try that with a round one.:whistle:

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12 years 11 months ago - 12 years 11 months ago #73181 by MLKstudios
The edges are cut off the round ones. :)

The advantage is the square 4x4 (or even 3x3) can be used on a variety of lenses and are best for graduated filters, where as Bd says, you can slide to match the horizon (or wherever the line is needed). In the film industry you'll typically find a matte box and a 4x4 filter holder on the lens, and they only use the best of everything photographic.

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12 years 11 months ago #73415 by Joves
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With the above statements. Also you dont need the holder but then you will need a tripod since you will be using one hand to hold the filter over the lens. With a Graduated ND you can then position the line how you need it. With a round GND you only have the gradution is in the center which restricts you.


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