Graduated nd filter

[Chris O]

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Can anyone recommend a graduated ND filter for the Q?

[antigallican]

Lightroom?

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[bags27]

+1 post-processing is making a lot of filters nearly redundant. Think of filters as low tech pre-processing.

[Chris O]

I’m getting a lot of noise when I go to boost the shadows, especially for sunset shots.

[bags27]

that makes sense. I do think that ND filters (along with IR filters) still have a place in our camera bags. How else can you stop water on a bright day?

[Leica Guy]

I may be missing a fine point on achieving optimum exposure for high dynamic range situations like sunrise and sunsets, but I stopped using graduated ND filters. I bracket the exposure then combine using HDR in Lightroom.

 

I absolutely always carry a 6 or 10 stop ND filter for slowing water. No substitute in LR. Likewise a circular polarizer is irreplaceable. I’ve recently acquired an IR filter which is fun to use occasionally too.

Edited July 4, 2018 by Infiniumguy

[antigallican]

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that makes sense. I do think that ND filters (along with IR filters) still have a place in our camera bags. How else can you stop water on a bright day?

 

I agree with you, but the original post was about grads, hence my answer. I use a polariser too if I need one.

[pico]

Can anyone recommend a graduated ND filter for the Q?

 

First buy an affordable version then decide for yourself. Digital remedies are, ah, digital. The best examples of their abuse can be found in American Florida TV dramas. Avoid.

Edited July 4, 2018 by pico

[MLochmansPhoto]

Can anyone recommend a graduated ND filter for the Q?

 

I have a B+W 2 stop ND grad screw in filter. It even lets you correct the horizon. Only disadvantage is...The transition is precisely in the middle. But you can correct for that in post if needed.

It does the job as it should be, no colorcast that I can notice. I have one with a 62 mm filter thread. I don't know if they make them in 49 mm.

Hope this helps.