What is an ND filter?
Neutral density (ND) filters are among the most essential tools in photography and video. They reduce the amount of light entering the lens without affecting colours, allowing for more precise control over exposure.
For photographers, ND filters make it possible to use slower shutter speeds or wider apertures in bright conditions, enabling creative effects such as motion blur or shallow depth of field.
For video creators, they are key to maintaining a natural motion look by matching shutter speed to frame rate, while preserving the desired depth of field in varying lighting conditions.
Creative long exposure with the HD Mk II IRND1000
The HD Mk II IRND1000 (3.0) ND Filter is ideal for creating long exposure and creative photography effects in bright daylight. With a 10-stop light reduction, it allows you to capture smooth motion blur in scenes such as moving crowds, flowing water or passing clouds, making subjects appear to disappear from busy environments.
This high-density ND filter is particularly suited for artistic and cinematic results, including long exposure landscapes, urban scenes and time-lapse photography. For even more extreme conditions, it can be combined with additional ND filters such as an ND64 to reach higher densities, enabling advanced techniques like solar photography while preserving detail and accurate colours.
Digital water- and oil repellent anti-reflection multi-coating
The HD Mk II IRND series features an advanced multi-layer anti-reflection coating that minimizes unwanted reflections and glare. This coating is also water- and oil-repellent, ensuring easy maintenance and quick cleaning in any shooting conditions.
HD low-profile frame
The HD Mk II IRND series features an ultra-thin, lightweight aluminium frame designed to minimize vignetting, even when used with wide-angle lenses. Its precise construction also allows for easy filter stacking, thanks to the integrated front filter thread.
