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Cokin WWZNDG016 Nuances Z-Pro Gradual ND16 Filter
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Achieve Perfect Exposure with Precision Graduated Control The Cokin NUANCES Z-Pro Series Gradual ND16 Square Filter employs innovative filter-making technology to deliver unmatched neutrality and performance. Constructed from high-resistance tempered Schott Glass B270 with a nano metallic alloy c...
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Overview
Achieve Perfect Exposure with Precision Graduated Control
The Cokin NUANCES Z-Pro Series Gradual ND16 Square Filter employs innovative filter-making technology to deliver unmatched neutrality and performance. Constructed from high-resistance tempered Schott Glass B270 with a nano metallic alloy coating on both sides, this filter ensures uniform density and eliminates infrared pollution. Ideal for landscape photography, it balances brightness between different areas of an image, preserving details in highlights and shadows. This gradual ND filter offers a soft transition, making it easy to use in various lighting conditions. Designed for the Cokin CREATIVE filter-holders, from M to XL sizes, and can be combined with other filters for unlimited creative options.
Specifications:
- Series: NUANCES Z-Pro Series
- Filter Type: Gradual ND16 (Neutral Density)
- Material: Mineral Glass (Tempered Schott Glass B270)
- Coating: Nano metallic alloy on both sides
- Density: Uniform Density
- Compatibility: Cokin CREATIVE filter-holders (M to XL sizes)
- Application: Landscape Photography
- Effect: Balances brightness, reduces highlights
- Includes: Nuances glass filter, filter pouch
Key Features
Darkens bright areas of an image, such as skies, while leaving the remainder of the frame unaffected
Provides up to a 4-stop reduction of light in selective areas
Features high transmittance and low reflection, along with stunning neutrality.
Completely free of infrared pollution, and multiples can stacked without colour cast.
Nuances glass filter, filter pouch
Specifications
Brand
Cokin
Model Name
Nuances Z-Pro Gradual ND16
Filter Type
Gradual ND16
Light Reduction
4-stop
Optical Properties
High transmittance, Low reflection, Stunning neutrality, Infrared pollution free
Material
Glass
Included Accessories
Filter pouch
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- Effectively darkens bright areas of an image, like skies, while leaving the remaining portion unaffected.
- Provides up to a 4-stop reduction of light in selective areas, offering significant control for balancing exposures.
- Features high transmittance and low reflection, which helps to preserve image clarity and minimize glare.
- Exhibits stunning neutrality, ensuring accurate color rendition without introducing unwanted color casts.
- Completely free of infrared pollution, helping to maintain true colors even during longer exposures.
👎 Cons
- A 4-stop light reduction may still be insufficient for extreme lighting differences or very long exposure photography.
- The gradual transition of the ND16 filter might not be ideal for scenes with a very distinct or sharp horizon line.
- Requires a Z-Pro filter holder, indicating it is not a direct screw-on filter and requires additional system components.
- Being a glass filter, it may be more fragile and prone to damage from drops or impacts compared to resin filters.
- The "Z-Pro" designation means it is specific to the Cokin Z-Pro filter holder system, which may not be compatible with all lens setups.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the "ND16" in the filter name signify?
The "ND16" indicates that this gradual neutral density filter provides up to a 4-stop reduction of light in the bright areas of your image.
Can this Cokin filter be used with other Cokin filter holders?
This Cokin Nuances Z-Pro Gradual ND16 filter is designed specifically for compatibility with the Cokin Z-Pro filter holder system.
How does this filter affect image colors?
The filter is designed with stunning neutrality and is completely free of infrared pollution, ensuring that colors in your images remain accurate without any unwanted cast.
What is the purpose of a "gradual" ND filter?
A gradual ND filter darkens one part of the image, typically the sky, with a smooth transition to a clear section, allowing you to balance exposure between bright and darker areas of a scene.
Is it possible to stack other filters with the Nuances Z-Pro Gradual ND16?
Yes, this filter is specifically designed so that multiples can be stacked without introducing a color cast, offering greater creative flexibility.
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