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Guides and resources from LEE.
New to the world of filters and holders? Here's a quick overview of what you can achieve and what you need to get started.
Watch the Get Started VideoWhat does a LEE filter do?
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Without Filters
With LEE Neutral Density Grads and Real Blue Grad
Without Filters
With LEE Big Stopper and Neutral Density Grad
Without Filters
With LEE Polariser
Without Filters
With LEE Coral Grad and Neutral Density Grad
Filter Systems for a Wide Range of Cameras
Seven5 Micro Filter System
(75mm Filters)
For the first time the creative power of LEE Filters are available with the flexibility of go-anywhere compact system cameras. The Seven5 System hands photographers control of their images when it really matters - at the moment of capture.
Comprising a lightweight, precision engineered filter holder, the Seven5 System is compatible with LEE's 75x90mm filter range - which includes a Polariser, Neutral Density Filters and now the Big Stopper.
100mm System
(100mm Filters)
Designed with just about every photographic combination in mind the 100mm system can be configured to hold up to four 100mm filters (our standard width) for unparalleled creative freedom.
We have a broad range of adaptor rings which enable you to use this system with an enormous range of lenses, and we can even make custom sizes if necessary.
SW-150 Filter Holder
(150mm Filters)
The SW-150 Filter Holder has been designed specifically to fit the Nikon 14-24mm lens.
The full range of LEE resin graduated and standard filters are available to order for the SW-150 but there is no Polariser or Big Stopper available for this system.
A separate "System Adaptor" allows you to fit the SW-150 onto an existing LEE Adaptor Ring enabling it to be fitted to other lenses.
Enhance Your Images
Think filters are the sole preserve of the landscape photographer? Think again.
They are just as relevant to a gritty urban scene as they are to a beautiful seascape. With our latest Seven5 Micro Filter System for compact system cameras you can use our filters wherever your imagination takes you.
A quick turn of a Polariser and your blue sky takes on an appealing intensity. Use a Neutral Density Grad to reduce contrast between sky and foreground. Or if you shoot in Black and White slip in a yellow, orange or red filter to boost contrast.
You can even use the Big Stopper to extend your exposure by ten stops (ensure your camera is braced on a stable surface or mini tripod).
What does this mean for the photographer? Less time in front of the computer - more time making pictures.
Take control of your photographs.
Filters for a Wide Range of Situations
Why LEE Filters?
Photo: Joe Cornish
Our reputation has been built on the fact that every filter that leaves the factory has been individually handmade and inspected by one of our technicians, who ensure it meets our exacting standards.
Anything that will compromise picture quality is simply not an option.
Seven5 Starter Kit
* Adaptor Ring not included
100mm Starter Kit for Digital Photography
* Adaptor Ring not included
If you’re new to the LEE Filters system,
this is what you’ll need to set you on your way.*
- .Assembled filter holder
- .ProGlass 0.6 standard ND filter
specifically designed for digital photography - .0.6 ND Hard Grad
- .Cleaning cloth
- .Triple pouch
100mm Starter Kit for Film Photography
* Adaptor Ring not included
The starter kit for film photography contains everything you need to get going.*
- .Assembled filter holder
- .0.6 ND Hard Grad
- .Coral 3 Hard Grad
- .Cleaning cloth
- .Triple pouch
Neutral Density Graduated Filters (ND Grads)
Our range of Neutral Density Graduated Filters are used to balance the exposure within a scene – typically between the bright sky and considerably darker land.
They are handmade to the most exacting standards which ensures each and every one is true to its name: totally neutral with a smooth gradation that lets you control exposure without impacting colour balance.
Watch the ND Grads Video More info
Dunstanburgh Castle, Northumberland, England
Without filtration the sky would have been almost 3 stops brighter than the foreground - that's almost white! Using two ND Grads allowed precise control of tonal divisions.
Polariser
A Polariser will increase colour saturation and remove potentially distracting reflections from nonmetallic surfaces such as glass and water.
When photographing skies, the Polariser will increase saturation and reduce glare.
The strength of the polarised effect depends on the rotation of the polarising filter.
Watch the Polariser Video More info
Portland Bill, Dorset, England
With the clouds echoing the waves I needed to control the exposure between the sky and the foreground and so here I've used just a 0.3 ND Grad with the hard edge placed to the base of the lighthouse. Then to really give the colours in the shot a boost and to maximise the contrast between the sky and clouds I've used a Circular Polariser
Big Stopper
The Big Stopper is a long exposure filter that reduces the amount of light entering your lens by ten stops. This allows slower shutter speeds or wider lens apertures and the opportunity to create incredible images.
By greatly extending exposure times the Big Stopper has the effect of allowing anything that is moving in your image to become blurred or ghost like, for example, clouds, waterfalls, rivers, and the sea.
Watch the Big Stopper Video More infoWithout a filter
With a LEE Big Stopper
Foundation Kit
The Foundation Kit takes standard 100mm filters, and can be constructed to take up to three filters at any one time.
The Foundation Kit clips onto the adaptor ring which, in turn, screws onto your camera's lens.
Single filter configuration
Three filter configuration
Product Directory
Complete product information and listings for all LEE filters, holders, kits, sets and accessories.
Workshops
Join leading landscape photographer
Jeremy Walker for day or weekend
photographic workshops around the UK.
Inspiring Professionals 2
A new hardback book containing stunning photographs by professionals with explanations of filters and techniques used.
The System
- Adaptor Ring
screws onto camera lens
- Filter Holder
attaches to the adaptor ring
- LEE Filter
slides into the filter holder
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