Designed to balance the overall exposure within a high-contrast scene, the 165 x 200mm Hard Edge Graduated Neutral Density 0.3 Filter from Formatt-Hitech is ideal for situations involving both bright and dark areas, such as an open sky and shadowed foreground. Half of the filter has 0.3 neutral density and the other half is clear, with a hard-edged transition between the two that is ideally suited for use with long focal length lenses or when there is a defined, uninterrupted horizon, such as a seascape. By reducing the exposure in selective areas, you are able to balance the overall exposure of the scene in order to gain detail in both bright and dark areas.

This filter is constructed from lightweight, durable optical resin, which is also designed to maintain image clarity and not affect the overall color balance of the scene. It measures 6.5 x 7.9" / 165 x 200 mm, is 1.5mm thick, and is suitable for use in Lucroit 165mm filter holders.

0.3 Optical Density    Reduce Exposure in Selective Areas    Hard-Edge Filter, Ideal for Long Lenses    1.5mm-Thick Optical Resin    Fits Lucroit 165mm Filter Holder

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. does this have a front thread to take the 82mm circ. polarizer included in some of the formatt hitech kits?

A: No

Q: 2. Is this filter too dark to focus / compose with the filter already mounted?

A: It depends of course on the amount of ambient lighting in your shot. My work flow is to focus first, shoot to check focus, exposure, and composition. You really need to see the image properly expose before adding the filter. Then I shoot a few images with various shutter speeds with the filter on. Eventually you will become intuitive about your exposure times.

Q: 3. Does it come with a case?

A: Yes. B and W is high quality glass....case included.

Q: 4. will I be able to use the hood on my 35mm 1.2 voightlander with this filter?

A: I have this filter in 49mm on a Pentax FA 43 and I am able to screw on a B+W metal hood with no problem.

Q: 5. Is this filter stackable? And what does the 103M mean in the name?

A: Dear Sara, the filter is stackable. The front end is threaded and can accept another filter (or a snap-in cap). 103 (ND.9) means 3 stops compensation, just as 101 (ND.3) means 1 stop and 102 (ND.6) means 2 stops compensation.

Q: 6. Can you stack a B+W circular polarizing filter in front of this ND filter?

A: It is possible, but highly not recommended.

Q: 7. Zeiss f/4 uv filter best

A: This does not appear to be a question as much as a statement. I have not had any issues w my purchase.

Q: 8. will this adapter ring work with the lee 100mm system?

A: Yes, this adapter is designed for the LEE 100mm system.

Q: 9. How significant is the benefit of the extra cost multicoating on the BW neutral density filter (3 stop version, 58mm) An extra expense I can avoid?

A: I think it is money well spent. As you know filters tend to get dirty fast so I'm cleaning them a lot. I've had the cheaper ones and I've noticed hair line scratches from wiping over an extended period of time.Good luck.Bart W

Q: 10. Will I get vignetting with this filter on a Zeiss 21mm/2.8 ZE lens? Thanks!

A: That lens is just on a full frame camera might give you a tiny bit of vignette. It is on the very edge.I would suggest getting one that is for wide lenses like this,B+W 82mm #102 Neutral Density (ND) 0.6 Multi-Coated (MC) Extra Wide Glass FilterB&H # BW102MC82EW Mfr # 66-1070601http://bhpho.to/1oDK7Mh