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Old July 11th, 2014, 11:36 AM   #1
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DIY grad ND filter?

If you absolutely had to improvise a DIY graduated ND filter to darken bright skies, what would you use? Out of the box thinking welcome! Thanks
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Old July 11th, 2014, 12:38 PM   #2
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Re: DIY grad ND filter?

It depends on how permanent you want it, but a short term solution would be "lamp black". Put a piece of glass in a candle flame and let the soot black the glass as needed.

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Old July 11th, 2014, 09:23 PM   #3
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Re: DIY grad ND filter?

A linear polarizing filter over a circular polarizer filter will work.
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Old July 12th, 2014, 08:49 AM   #4
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Re: DIY grad ND filter?

Just buy a cheapie filter until you can afford a nice one. They can be had for very little money on ebay.
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