Circular ND's

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Hi, I have a number of square ND filters but would like if there is such a thing a circular ND filter to save time when hand holding the camera to darken the sky, can anyone direct me in the right direction on this please?
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Russ.
 
yeah they are available in practically every camera shop but there's one huge question.

Do you mean ND or ND Grad?

ND's are popular in circular or "threaded" as screw-in filters are commonly known as whereas grads in "threaded" form are rare, they do make them but I here they are expensive and not that good.
 
mastertrinity said:
yeah they are available in practically every camera shop but there's one huge question.

Do you mean ND or ND Grad?

ND's are popular in circular or "threaded" as screw-in filters are commonly known as whereas grads in "threaded" form are rare, they do make them but I here they are expensive and not that good.
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Hi, Yes sorry I meant the NDG just want a quick way to darken sky on a hand held shot, no it can be done in post but rather be outside than sat in front of the computer:)
Thanks
Russ
 
russellsnr said:
Hi, I have a number of square ND filters but would like if there is such a thing a circular ND filter to save time when hand holding the camera to darken the sky, can anyone direct me in the right direction on this please?
Thanks
Russ.
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The problem with circular grad filters is you are unable to change the position of the skyline it's always in across the center of your shot. With a square filter you can slide it up and down in its holder so the skyline could be near the top or bottom as you wish.
 
I bought one from 7day shop.
Screw in ND grad. TBH its only worth the £7 it cost. I'd stick with the usual square ones. Alright for an emergency I uess, but I wouldnt want it to be my only one.
 
Hi, Thanks for the replies. Racing car driver? well I live in Greece and if you have ever been you would not ask that question:lol:
The reason I want a screw in NDG is because I don't always use a wide angle for landscape, sometimes use 70-200 hand held when out walking and just seemed an obvious solution to darken a bright sky rather than sit in front of the computer in post.:'(
 
russellsnr said:
Hi, Thanks for the replies. Racing car driver? well I live in Greece and if you have ever been you would not ask that question:lol:
The reason I want a screw in NDG is because I don't always use a wide angle for landscape, sometimes use 70-200 hand held when out walking and just seemed an obvious solution to darken a bright sky rather than sit in front of the computer in post.:'(
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The bad news is, grads don't really work on longer lenses. The effect is much stronger on wide-angles and over about 100mm they are almost invisible. Higher f/number also deepens the effect.

Try HDR and learn to love the computer. You're sitting in front of it now... :D
 
String said:
Aww it was only a joke Russell. I had visions of you and 3 or 4 other photogrqaphers racing around a course, snapping landscapes, roflmao
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I no it was in fun but you should still come to Greece and take a drive. We have a saying on the island "The only way Greek drivers don't come at you is from above"
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