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Nov 19, 2020 12:37:39 #

David Martin Loc: Cary, NC

sabrejet wrote:

Do not use a filter, put the hood on for protection.

Actually ND filter is to reduce incoming light (think sunglasses for your camera) to permit longer exposures (think waterfall in bright sunlight), and not for lens protection.

Nov 19, 2020 12:43:44 #

Ed Commons

Minitman wrote:

I'm looking to acquire some neutral density filter... (show quote)

I use Hoya as screw in filters. I also have a set of Coken that fit into an adapter. (These include color filters, amber filters and Neutral Density. Don't worry so much about price, but quality. You are putting a lens on a lens, so you want quality. I also have a variable ND filter (talk about pricey, that was well over $100 , bit I only need to carry one filter instead of five or six.

Nov 19, 2020 12:53:01 #

ecurb Loc: Metro Chicago Area

Minitman wrote:

I'm looking to acquire some neutral density filter... (show quote)

My recommendation would be B&W as I don't know the newer brands and haven't bought a filter since the year 2000. If you have a lot of lenses, consider filters in a large series 9 size and use adapter rings to fit smaller filter threads. Generic lens hoods are made in series 9 if you want to use them with the big filter.

Nov 19, 2020 13:01:16 #

hgrinolds

Minitman wrote:

I'm looking to acquire some neutral density filter... (show quote)

I find Breakthrough Photography has very high quality filters at reasonable prices. Go directly or through Amazon.

Nov 19, 2020 13:13:27 #

wdross Loc: Castle Rock, Colorado

Minitman wrote:

I'm looking to acquire some neutral density filter... (show quote)

Breakthrough claims they have the most color neutral filters. I know that B+W and Hoya have got to be very close to Breakthrough in being neutral in color. And those three are not the only good brands, but I consider them my "go to" brands. I will pick only B+W for polarizers since they offer Kasemann designed polarizers that will allow me to shoot in any weather and long term stays in humidity without growing mold and such in the filter's grating. Breakthrough tends to be more expensive, but color neutrality wins over the slight extra price for neutral density filters. Any other filters will be based off of price (or "on sale" prices) between B+W, Hoya, and Breakthrough. Hoya's sister company, Marumi, also makes filters close to the Hoya's level of quality. I have a solar viewing filter by Maruti for when I go to solar eclipses.

Nov 19, 2020 13:14:09 #

Thomas902 Loc: Washington DC

My goodness.... over thirty posts in this thread and not a single image offered to validate inferences...
Sad to see that UHH is becoming overrun by "Taking Heads"

Are there any photographers left on this site or has Elvis Left the Building...

Based on actual experience I can honestly say that my 62mm B&W 10 stop ND Filter works well.
See below...

The only flaw here is with an unstable shooting platform which induced camera shake...
My bad, not B&W glass *will return to this venue with a more massive tripod for another go of it*

Hope this helps Minitman (yes sometimes you pay a tad more for quality)

Great Falls VA National Park (Mather Gorge)
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Nikon D700 (1/640) f/11; ISO: 200; FL 250mm; Lens Vintage (circa 1989) AF 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6 Nikkor

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Nikon D700 (2 Sec Exp) f/11; ISO: 200; FL 250mm; Lens: Vintage (circa 1989) AF 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6 Nikkor Filter: B&W 62mm 10 Stop ND

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Nov 19, 2020 13:47:04 #

Boone Loc: Groundhog Town USA

Minitman wrote:

I'm looking to acquire some neutral density filter... (show quote)

Before you draw a conclusion about "ALL VND FILTERS" you might want to take a look at the link below of a review done by Anthony Morganti. The review is of the K&F Concept 1-5 VND Filter.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKDltz_-O_8

I have this filter, and I bought it with some reservations. However, after using it many, many times, I will say that it is really as good as the video by Morganti states. I always have it in my bag. I got this in a 77mm and have step up rings for my other lens.

I also have regular ND filters, that I like a lot. But I never leave home without this K&F VND.

Hope you find what your looking for, but this video is worth a view!!!

Thanks,
Boone.

Nov 19, 2020 14:17:00 #

Alphabravo2020

I also vote for Breakthrough, but the pricier X4 series. There are some good reviews on Youtube that took me that direction. The cheaper Breakthrough series does not rate as well against the likes of B/W and Hoya but I think the X4 series is superior.

Nov 19, 2020 15:25:49 #

burkphoto Loc: High Point, NC

sabrejet wrote:

Do not use a filter, put the hood on for protection.

That never works when a neutral density filter is REQUIRED to lower the light level. There are countless reasons why we might want to do that.

In my case, I’m recording video and want to use a wide aperture to reduce background sharpness, AND get to use f/4, the sweetest aperture on my lenses.

A classic use of ND filters is the cliche “silky waterfall” effect, achieved with a long exposure enabled by the ND filter.

Nov 19, 2020 16:04:27 #

aellman Loc: Boston MA

Minitman wrote:

I'm looking to acquire some neutral density filter... (show quote)

Check out options on Amazon and ebay.

Nov 19, 2020 17:23:38 #

cahale Loc: San Angelo, TX

Thomas902 wrote:

My goodness.... over thirty posts in this thread a... (show quote)

I infer that I like #2 better, although it is not "natural," whatever that means. Good shooting.

Nov 20, 2020 06:30:39 #

Dalek Loc: Detroit, Miami, Goffstown

Singh-Ray Office <info@singh-ray.com

I have used these filters for years. They are having a 20% off sale.

Nov 20, 2020 09:47:34 #

lamiaceae Loc: San Luis Obispo County, CA

Thomas902 wrote:

My goodness.... over thirty posts in this thread a... (show quote)

I actually agree with you as to brand, but all the talk only - many of us on the UHH realize everyone's monitors may be calibrated differently and so you can't depend on demonstrating or not demonstrating color casts or small WB differences. Only, truly in your own final product or Print. No biggy.

The OP should just learn PP and all the color shift BS goes away and he can just buy for sharpness and price.

Nov 20, 2020 21:12:19 #

repleo Loc: Boston

Minitman wrote:

I'm looking to acquire some neutral density filter... (show quote)

Breakthrough Photography are excellent and are the most color neutral. They have good ND buying guides and a good guide on long exposure photography here.
https://breakthrough.photography/

Nov 21, 2020 08:10:18 #

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

I use Marumi, but you have lots of choices.

https://improvephotography.com/40253/nd-filters-30-filters-reviewed-compared/
http://nofilmschool.com/2016/02/5-filters-go-head-head-neutral-density-shootout
http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/10-Stop-Neutral-Density-Filter.aspx

Lots more -
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/photography/hands-on-review/a-guide-to-neutral-density-filters
https://www.lightstalking.com/quick-guide-to-understanding-nd-filters/
http://friedmanarchives.blogspot.com/2018/02/neutral-density-filters-vs.html
https://www.howtogeek.com/325803/how-neutral-density-filters-work-and-how-to-use-them-for-better-photography/
https://improvephotography.com/40253/nd-filters-30-filters-reviewed-compared/
http://www.alexwisephotography.net/blog/2009/07/23/neutral-density-reference-chart/
http://digital-photography-school.com/beginners-guide-buying-filters/
http://digital-photography-school.com/step-by-step-guide-to-long-exposure-photography/
http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/10-Stop-Neutral-Density-Filter.aspx
http://www.cambridgeincolour.com/tutorials/neutral-density-filters.htm
http://www.alexwisephotography.net/blog/2009/07/23/neutral-density-reference-chart/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpNtAXbaNr0
https://www.ephotozine.com/article/how-an-nd-filter-can-remove-crowds-from-busy-shots--27054

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