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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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				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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			A linear polarizing filter over a circular polarizer filter will work.
		 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
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			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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