Adjustable ND Filter

[JeffSmith]

Hi, has anyone used one of these new adjustable Neutral Density filters?

There's a couple on the market from Singh-Ray, Fader ND and Genius and they all look pretty cool as you only need one filter as opposed to carrying 4 or 5 around with you.

Has anyone here used one, if so, what do you think about it?

Cheers,

Jeff

PS I've ordered one so I'll let you know when I get it

[Digidave]

I can't give you any help because I've never used one. I would be interested to hear anyones response also. If nothing else, I'll give your post a bump.

When you do get yours, please respond back within this thread. I would like to hear what you think of them.

[OsmosisStudios]

Are we talking adjustable filters or graduated filters?

[Digidave]

I'm assuming this is what they have in mind.

Vari-ND

[sk66]

Very cool! But $390 for a filter!?

[JeffSmith]

The Singh-Ray is the most expensive by far, but there are others around representing much better value. Look at the Fader ND Filter here: LCW Home

I bought one for £65 delivered. That's about the normal price for a standard ND filter.

[arlon]

I have one of the "fader ND" filters. It was NOT the Singh-Ray but was still a $150 filter. It works but has some minor issues with banding and general image quality. After getting the fader, I got a Hoya ND400. For long exposures, I much prefer the ND400. I only use the fader now if I want to stack them for stupid long exposures.

[JeffSmith]

What do you mean by "Banding"?

[arlon]

Just banded areas of slightly less exposure. Most noticeable when you get close to the darkest limit of the filter.

[JeffSmith]

Is it possible to post a pic of what you mean?