ND Filter Set (Page 3): I've used Singh-Ray ND filters for several years. Expensive, but top of the line. See: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZ01m2wkj

jwohlhueter

I've used Singh-Ray ND filters for several years. Expensive, but top of the line. See: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZ01m2wkj_M for usage techniques with and without a holder.

rbest77701

I have a set of square Blue Frog Filters that work very well for me & wont break the bank. I don’t have any experience with the other brands, but these are made from “Premium German” optical glass. https://bluefrogfilters.com/

burkphoto Loc: High Point, NC

jcwall396 wrote:

Planning a trip to Iceland and want to get a set of ND filters mostly for shooting waterfalls. I’d like to get a “set” vs. just one so I have some options depending on weather and light conditions. What manufacturers would you suggest and how many stops? I’ve used ND filters in the past but not extensively, so I’m a bit of a newbie to them. These will also be used at the beach for sunsets and getting some long exposure images of the Gulf. Thanks in advance….

My filter set is from URTH, a brand sold by B&H. It has an ND8, an ND64, and an ND1000 (three, six, and ten f/stops of light reduction, respectively).

I use the ND 8 and ND 64 when making cinematic video recordings outdoors, so that I can record 24 fps with 1/48 second shutter speed (180° shutter angle) and a reasonably wide aperture. The ND 1000 will eventually see some use for special effects.

rossk Loc: Melbourne, Australia

I use Nisi and Benro filters. Great results.

jcwall396 wrote:

Planning a trip to Iceland and want to get a set of ND filters mostly for shooting waterfalls. I’d like to get a “set” vs. just one so I have some options depending on weather and light conditions. What manufacturers would you suggest and how many stops? I’ve used ND filters in the past but not extensively, so I’m a bit of a newbie to them. These will also be used at the beach for sunsets and getting some long exposure images of the Gulf. Thanks in advance….

Dennis833 Loc: Australia

I live in Tasmania and shoot landscapes for a living. At sunrise I use the lowest ISO I can and then switch to an ND32 if I feel the need. I have other NDs but for years I have only ever used a 5 stop filter. Hoya Pro NDs are good value.

Joecosentino Loc: Whitesboro, New York

Brekthrough replaced all my square lee filters about 4 years ago, there is no color cast at all, unlike the lees that had a strange blue cast. Get a 3, 6 and 10 stop, and a polarizing filter. Get one set in your largest lens diameter and a set of step up rings so you can use them on all ypur lenses. Some people say get an 82mm i have the 77mm. I know i will never be buying an 82 mm lens

Spirit Vision Photography Loc: Behind a Camera.

jcwall396 wrote:

Thanks! Sounds like a good range.

Stay away from the variable ND (sometimes referred to as Faders) filters. Too much image quality loss. I found the Hoya PRO-ND filter to be free of color cast and affordable. There are also numerous websites that have run comparison tests on the different brands.

Spirit Vision Photography Loc: Behind a Camera.

burkphoto wrote:

My filter set is from URTH, a brand sold by B&H. It has an ND8, an ND64, and an ND1000 (three, six, and ten f/stops of light reduction, respectively).

I use the ND 8 and ND 64 when making cinematic video recordings outdoors, so that I can record 24 fps with 1/48 second shutter speed (180° shutter angle) and a reasonably wide aperture. The ND 1000 will eventually see some use for special effects.

URTH was formally the GOBE brand. I find their products to be quite good. I use an URTH strap too.

burkphoto Loc: High Point, NC

Spirit Vision Photography wrote:

URTH was formally the GOBE brand. I find their products to be quite good. I use an URTH strap too.

Yes, I'd bought Gobe filters a while ago. Actually, when I ordered my last set of filters, I ordered Gobe and B&H shipped URTH, with a note in the package about the name change.

SuperflyTNT Loc: Manassas VA

jcboy3 wrote:

Using ISO is not really changing the exposure, which is entirely dependent on shutter speed and aperture. And on ISO invariant cameras, does nothing.

There are really no truly ISO invariant cameras. Yes the newer sensors have gotten much better at handling low light but you’re still better off shooting at the ISO metered for your aperture and shutter speed. I use LiveND pretty often and the ISO setting is key to getting the shots I want and to seeing the exposure before I shoot. I’ve also started using LiveComp for light trails and it’s great not having to use any ND filters and actually watch the trails build as it shoots.

SuperflyTNT Loc: Manassas VA

Sidwalkastronomy wrote:

ND filters for waterfall is a trial and error process. Keep varying exposure and check your results. Push the limits

ND filters are another thing where mirrorless is a game changer. No more taking a reading and focusing without the filter and calculating the exposure, (and hoping you don’t shift focus when adding the filter). I can see the exposure and focus with the filter in place.

burkphoto Loc: High Point, NC

SuperflyTNT wrote:

ND filters are another thing where mirrorless is a game changer. No more taking a reading and focusing without the filter and calculating the exposure, (and hoping you don’t shift focus when adding the filter). I can see the exposure and focus with the filter in place.

Heck in some situations, a dSLR with an ND on the lens would have an unusable optical viewfinder.