Terminology used to discribe Lee GND filters?

12 years 7 months ago #138741 by ToddPH
I was on the phone yesterday with rep from B&H about Lee GND filters and the rep referenced the filters a few time by saying blended GND LEE filter. I have looked all over the their site thinking this might have been a different type of GND filter. But nothing was found. Is there a difference or is this just terminology used to describe the same filter?


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12 years 7 months ago #138797 by chasrich
Repeat post...


I had to determine whether I use a soft or hard edge... I found this -

The filter comes in many types, basically can be separated in to two categories:
Hard edge
Soft edge
A hard edge is used when there is an abrupt change in brightness. For example a field with a horizon to a bright sky. A soft edge is a wider smoother change from light to dark. This is used when the light and dark portions are not distinctly separated. For example a mountain and sky. A soft edge filter is less noticeable than a hard edge. It also has the benefit of making the sky more intense, darkening the sky the closer on the top. Below is a picture of what a hard edge and soft edge filter would look like.
Refer to en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graduated_neutral_density_filter

I use the soft edge.

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12 years 7 months ago - 12 years 7 months ago #138800 by MLKstudios

chasrich wrote: I use the soft edge.

It shows. Next time try turning the razor around.

Matthew L Kees
MLK Studios Photography School
www.MLKstudios.com
[email protected]
"Every artist, was once an amateur"

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12 years 7 months ago #138856 by Kenya See
I use a soft edge too. I almost bought a hard edge but don't think I would get much use out of it.


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