Cokin
Cokin NKZSO NUANCES Extreme Soft Graduated Filter Kit
Achieve Stunning Landscape Photography with Precise Control The Cokin Square Filter NUANCES Extreme - Soft Kit provides a comprehensive set of graduated neutral density filters for landscape photographers. These filters allow you to balance exposure in high-contrast scenes, creating stunning imag...
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Overview
Achieve Stunning Landscape Photography with Precise Control
The Cokin Square Filter NUANCES Extreme - Soft Kit provides a comprehensive set of graduated neutral density filters for landscape photographers. These filters allow you to balance exposure in high-contrast scenes, creating stunning images with rich detail. Made from durable tempered optical glass for exceptional clarity and color neutrality.
Specifications:
- Filter Series: L (Z) Series
- Includes: GND4S (2-Stop Soft Graduated), GND8S (3-Stop Soft Graduated), GND16S (4-Stop Soft Graduated), 3 Filter Cases
- Material: Tempered Optical Glass
- Thickness: 2mm
- Density: Uniform Density Coating
- Compatibility: Cokin EVO Series Filter Holders (Back Slot Recommended for Light-Tight Seal)
Key Features
Nano-Metallic Alloy coating for stunning colour neutrality and consistency across the range
Hardened Tempered Schott Glass
2-Stop GND4 Soft-Graduated Neutral Density Filter (with pouch)
3-Stop GND8 Soft-Graduated Neutral Density Filter (with pouch)
4-Stop GND16 Soft-Graduated Neutral Density Filter (with pouch)
Specifications
Filter Type
Soft Graduated Neutral Density
Coating Technology
Nano-Metallic Alloy
Material
Hardened Tempered Schott Glass
Included Filter 1
2-Stop GND4 Soft-Graduated Neutral Density Filter
Included Filter 2
3-Stop GND8 Soft-Graduated Neutral Density Filter
Included Filter 3
4-Stop GND16 Soft-Graduated Neutral Density Filter
Accessories
Pouch for each filter
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- Features Nano-Metallic Alloy coating, which contributes to stunning color neutrality and consistency across the filter range.
- Constructed from hardened tempered Schott Glass, providing enhanced durability and scratch resistance for demanding use.
- Includes a 2-Stop GND4 Soft-Graduated Neutral Density Filter, suitable for balancing bright skies with darker foregrounds.
- Comes with a 3-Stop GND8 Soft-Graduated Neutral Density Filter, offering a stronger light reduction for more challenging lighting.
- Provides a 4-Stop GND16 Soft-Graduated Neutral Density Filter, ideal for significant light differences in extreme conditions.
- Each filter is accompanied by a protective pouch, ensuring safe storage and transport for the delicate glass.
👎 Cons
- The kit is specifically designed for soft-graduated effects, which might not be suitable for landscapes with sharp horizons.
- As a filter kit, it requires a compatible filter holder system, which is not included and represents an additional purchase.
- The extreme nature of the filters (up to 4 stops) may require careful exposure calculation for optimal results.
- The use of glass filters, while durable, inherently carries a risk of breakage if dropped or mishandled.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary benefit of the Nano-Metallic Alloy coating on these filters?
The Nano-Metallic Alloy coating ensures stunning color neutrality and consistency across the entire range of filters, preventing color shifts in your images.
What material are the Cokin NUANCES Extreme filters made from?
These filters are crafted from hardened tempered Schott Glass, providing exceptional durability and resistance to scratches.
How many filters are included in the Cokin NKZSO NUANCES Extreme Soft Graduated Filter Kit?
The kit includes three soft-graduated neutral density filters: a 2-Stop GND4, a 3-Stop GND8, and a 4-Stop GND16.
Are these filters suitable for landscapes with a defined horizon line?
These are "Soft-Graduated" filters, making them ideal for landscapes where the transition between light and dark areas is less defined, rather than scenes with a sharp horizon.
Do the filters come with any protection for storage?
Yes, each of the three filters in the kit is supplied with its own protective pouch for safe storage and transport.
What does a 4-Stop GND16 filter do?
A 4-Stop GND16 filter reduces the light entering the lens by four stops in the graduated area, effectively balancing extremely bright skies with darker foregrounds to capture detail in both.
Is a filter holder included with this kit?
The product description indicates that this kit includes the filters and pouches, but it does not state that a filter holder is included.
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