{"product_id":"formatt-hitech-165x200mm-6-5x7-87-nd-heg-0-6-2st","title":"Formatt Hitech 165x200mm (6.5x7.87) ND Heg 0.6 (2st)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFormatt Hitech 165x200mm (6.5x7.87) ND Heg 0.6 (2st) | Balance bright skies and darker foregrounds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bright sky can easily pull attention away from a darker landscape, and balancing the exposure in editing may not give you the result you wanted in camera. This Formatt Hitech ND Heg filter is designed to reduce light across part of the image, helping bring a brighter area closer in exposure to the rest of the scene. Its 0.6 density corresponds to a two-stop reduction, while the hard-edge graduation suits scenes with a fairly clear boundary, such as a level horizon. The 165 x 200 mm format gives you a broad filter surface to position across the frame. This is a practical option for landscape photographers who want to control the balance between sky and land as they make the exposure, rather than relying on a later edit. The title specifies two pieces, useful when you want a pair of filters available for your shooting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a simple starting point, meter the darker foreground and place the graduated section over the brighter sky, aligning the transition with the horizon. The two-stop reduction helps tame the sky without applying the same reduction across the whole frame. It’s most at home with scenes where the boundary is fairly straight and predictable; an uneven skyline can make a hard transition more noticeable. If you often photograph open landscapes with a bright sky above darker ground, this gives you a direct way to manage that exposure difference at capture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"specialist-note\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecialist Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hard edge is less forgiving across a jagged skyline, so I’d choose another approach for a scene full of trees or buildings. For a level sea horizon or open farmland, though, this 0.6 filter makes good sense: its two-stop reduction can hold back a bright sky while you expose for the land. I’d start by lining the transition up with the horizon, then check that it doesn’t cross a subject you want to keep evenly exposed. The 165 x 200 mm format gives you room to position the filter across the frame. It suits landscape photographers who want a controlled, in-camera balance in straightforward horizon scenes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Formatt Hitech\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilter dimensions: 165 x 200 mm (6.5 x 7.87 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilter type: ND Heg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDensity: 0.6 (2 stops)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantity designation: 2st\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Formatt Hitech","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57492010074452,"sku":"FH-HT165NDG0.6HE","price":106.11,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.htf-store.com\/nl\/products\/formatt-hitech-165x200mm-6-5x7-87-nd-heg-0-6-2st","provider":"Hard to Find Camera Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}