Center GND filter – control of light in the center of the image
When the sun, a streetlight, or another light source is located exactly in the center of the frame, you need extra control. The Center GND filter was designed precisely for this: It features a darker zone in the center of the frame that fades toward the edges—ideal for creative subjects with centered brightness.
What is a center GND filter?
A Center GND is a special grey gradient filter with
Typical application examples
- 🌅 Sunrise or sunset in the center of the image
- 💡 Lantern, light source or fireball central
- 🌄 Composed landscape shots with light focus
- 🏜️ Desert or area shots with direct light axis
How to use the Center GND filter
- Compose the image so that the light source is in the center
- Place the Center GND in the LC-PRO 100 filter holder
- Align the center of the filter exactly with the light source
- Check exposure and effect via LiveView
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Advantages of the LC-PRO 100 filter system
- 🔧 Millimeter-precise adjustment thanks to flexible inserts
- 🧲 CPL filters can be combined for maximum control
- 🎒 Compact, robust, ready to travel
When is a Center GND worthwhile?
A center GND isn't a universal solution, but it's an extremely effective tool for specific lighting situations. If you like to compose carefully and work with central light axes, it can help you avoid overexposure and achieve creative effects.
Center GND in comparison
| Filter type | Course | Area of application |
|---|---|---|
| Soft GND | Soft from above | Hills, diffuse horizons |
| Hard GND | Hard from above | Coast, clear line |
| Reverse GND | Dark in the middle, gradient upwards | Sunset on the horizon |
| Center GND | Centrally dark | Light source in the center |
Conclusion: If you photograph in the middle of the light
The Center GND filter offers you creative freedom with centered light sources. Whether for dramatic sunsets or composed images, it creates balance where traditional GNDs reach their limits.