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Cokin P120 P-Series Graduated ND Grey G1 Filter

Name: Cokin P120 P-Series Graduated ND Grey G1 Filter
Brand: Cokin
SKU: P120

Enhance Your Landscape Photography with Graduated Neutral Density The Cokin P-Series Graduated ND Grey G1 Filter allows you to balance exposure in your images by darkening bright skies or other overexposed areas. Its hard-edge transition makes it ideal for scenes with a well-defined horizon line...

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Overview

Enhance Your Landscape Photography with Graduated Neutral Density

The Cokin P-Series Graduated ND Grey G1 Filter allows you to balance exposure in your images by darkening bright skies or other overexposed areas. Its hard-edge transition makes it ideal for scenes with a well-defined horizon line.

Specifications:

Brand: Cokin
Model: P120
Filter Type: Graduated Neutral Density (ND)
Series: P-Series
Density: 1 2/3-stop
Transition: Hard-edge

Key Features

Fits Cokin P-Series filter holder

Reduces exposure in select areas

Manufactured with C39 optical resin

Up to 1 2/3-stop light reduction

Hard transition line

Specifications

Filter Type

Graduated ND Grey G1

Series Compatibility

Cokin P-Series

Material

C39 Optical Resin

Light Reduction

Up to 1 2/3-stop

Transition Type

Hard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of the Cokin P120 Graduated ND Grey G1 filter?

The Cokin P120 filter is designed to reduce exposure in select areas of an image, helping to balance bright skies with darker foregrounds.

What series of filter holders is this filter compatible with?

This filter is specifically designed to fit the Cokin P-Series filter holder.

What material is the Cokin P120 filter made from?

The Cokin P120 filter is manufactured with C39 optical resin, offering good optical clarity.

How much light reduction does this filter provide?

This filter provides up to a 1 2/3-stop light reduction, allowing for measured exposure control.

Does this filter have a soft or hard transition?

The Cokin P120 filter features a hard transition line, making it suitable for scenes with a distinct horizon.

Strengths & Trade-offs

👍 Pros

Designed to fit the Cokin P-Series filter holder, ensuring compatibility and ease of use within that system.
Reduces exposure specifically in select areas of an image, perfect for balancing challenging lighting scenarios.
Manufactured with C39 optical resin, which offers good optical quality for photographic applications.
Provides up to 1 2/3-stop light reduction, allowing for controlled adjustments to exposure without color shifts.
Features a hard transition line, making it suitable for scenes with clear horizons or distinct separations between light and dark.

👎 Cons

Requires a Cokin P-Series filter holder for proper use, which is an additional purchase if not already owned.
The hard transition line might appear unnatural in scenes with softer, more varied horizons or irregular subjects.
Offers a fixed light reduction of up to 1 2/3 stops, which may not be flexible enough for all lighting conditions compared to variable ND filters.
As a graduated ND filter, it is not designed for overall exposure reduction in the entire frame.
Being made of C39 optical resin, it may be more prone to scratches compared to glass filters, requiring careful handling.