"David Hardin" wrote in message m...
I also use HiTech, I have 2 stop hard and soft and 1 stop soft. If I
was onlt getting one I'd start with the 2 stop soft.



I also use the Hitech grad ND's. I have 2 & 3 stop hard and soft edge.
Frequently find myself using 2+3 in combination. I'm satisfied with the
quality and think the larger size works well.
"me" wrote in message
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I recommend the Hitech hard edge .6ND grad. It fits the Cokin P holder and
measures 85mm x 107mm. This is a more useful size than the 85mm square
Cokin ND grad because you can shift the filter up or down to better fit
the
scene.

Hitech filters: http://www.2filter.com/prices/htpackages.html

Hitech and Cokin at B&H:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...=14&Submit.y=8

How to article on ND grad filters:
http://www.photofocus.com/zine2/zine9.htm



"Colin Jones" wrote in message
om...
Hi - I have seen recommendations on the most basic filters you need.
One of these is to have a graduated neutral density filter.

Unfortunately there appear to be various different styles - for
example the Cokin page here http://www.cokin.com/ico3-p6-8.html has
five different '121' filters.

Which would be the best general purpose graduated filter if you were
only buying one? (Or do you need more than one?)

Cheers.
Colin.