Kase Soft-Edge Graduated ND Filter (67mm, 4-Stop)

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This 4-stop, 67mm Kase Soft-Edge Graduated ND Filter helps to darken specific areas of an image, such as bright skies, while allowing for a normal, unaffected exposure in the other regions of the image. The filter is densest at the edge and tapers to clear by the middle, with a soft-edged line of transition between the dense and clear areas. A neutral density filter with a soft-edged line of transition is particularly useful for images that do not have a strongly defined transition between the sky and the foreground. The design of this filter incorporates a rotating mount to allow for precise positioning of the gradation along the horizon line. Neutral density filters do not affect the color of the image and the density provides up to a 4-stop reduction in light from entering the lens.

This Kase graduated ND filter features Schott B270 Superwhite glass for enhanced clarity and color fidelity. Each glass surface includes multiple layers of anti-reflection coatings to prevent internal ghosting and reflections. These coatings also offer greater protection to the filter substrate and help it to stay clean for longer than with uncoated filters.

Darkens bright areas of an image, such as skies, while leaving the remainder of the frame unaffected

Provides up to a 4-stop reduction in light in selective areas

Soft-edged line of transition between the dense and clear areas

Useful for images that do not have a strongly defined transition between the sky and the foreground

Filter does not affect the overall coloration of the image

Schott B270 Superwhite glass for enhanced clarity and color fidelity

Multicoated to prevent internal ghosting and reflections

Scratch-resistant, mold-resistant, and hydrophobic coatings on each glass surface protect the filter substrate and result in an improved beading effect when in contact with water or oil for greater cleaning efficiency

Aluminum alloy filter ring assembly is durable while remaining lightweight

Rotating design allows for gradation positioning along the horizon line

67mm front filter threads allow for use with other filters

Plastic filter case for storage and transport