PolarPro Summit ND4 Graduated Filter
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- BrandPolarPro
Description
Article no.: 29689
PolarPro Summit ND4 Graduated Filter – 2-Stop Graduated Light Reduction for Balanced Skies
The PolarPro Summit ND4 Graduated Filter gives landscape photographers precise control over high-contrast scenes. It darkens only the upper portion of the frame, allowing you to balance a bright sky with a darker foreground. Use it for sunrises, sunsets, and dramatic cloudscapes to keep detail and color in both highlights and shadows.
Key features and benefits
- ND4 Graduated Light Reduction: Provides 2 stops of light reduction in the top half of the filter so you can balance exposure between bright skies and darker foregrounds, ideal for dynamic landscape scenes.
- Soft Gradation: Features a soft transition between the darker and clear portions of the filter, delivering a smooth, natural blend that preserves the integrity of the scene.
- Premium Optical Glass: Made from high-quality optical glass to maintain exceptional sharpness and accurate color reproduction while using the graduated effect.
- Multi-Coated for Maximum Clarity: Advanced multi-coating reduces reflections, lens flare, and ghosting to help produce clean images in challenging light conditions.
- Durable Aluminum Frame: The aerospace-grade aluminum frame is lightweight yet tough, built to withstand regular outdoor use.
- Seamless Summit System Integration: Designed for use with PolarPro’s Summit filter system for quick and secure attachment and removal, streamlining workflow in the field.
- Weather-Resistant Construction: Includes hydrophobic and scratch-resistant coatings that help protect the filter from the elements and make it easier to maintain after outdoor shoots.
- Protective Case Included: Ships with a custom protective case for safe storage and transport so the filter stays protected between shoots.
Use cases and practical advantages
Photographers frequently encounter scenes where the sky is considerably brighter than the landscape. In such situations, the Summit ND4 Graduated Filter helps prevent overexposed skies and underexposed foregrounds. Specifically, you can use it to capture balanced exposures of sunrises, sunsets, dramatic cloudscapes, mountain ranges, and seascapes while preserving detail and color across the frame.
What’s in the box
- 1x ND4 Graduated Filter
- 1x Case
- 1x Microfiber cleaning cloth
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Filter type | Graduated neutral density (ND) |
| Light reduction | ND4 — 2 stops (top half) |
| Gradation | Soft gradation |
| Glass | Premium optical glass |
| Coatings | Multi-coated; hydrophobic and scratch-resistant coatings |
| Frame | Aerospace-grade aluminum |
| System compatibility | Designed for PolarPro Summit filter system |
| Included accessories | Custom protective case and microfiber cleaning cloth |
FAQ
Question: When should I use the PolarPro Summit ND4 Graduated Filter?
Answer: Use it when the sky is significantly brighter than the landscape—examples include sunrises, sunsets, and dramatic cloudscapes—so you can achieve more even exposure from top to bottom.
Question: How much light does the filter reduce?
Answer: The filter is ND4, which provides 2 stops of light reduction in the top half of the frame.
Question: Will the filter affect image sharpness and color?
Answer: The filter uses premium optical glass and advanced multi-coating to maintain exceptional sharpness and accurate color reproduction while minimizing reflections and flare.
Question: What protection and accessories are included?
Answer: The product includes a custom protective case and a microfiber cleaning cloth. In addition, the filter features hydrophobic and scratch-resistant coatings and an aerospace-grade aluminum frame for durability in the field.