Which ND filter

[hensil]

Basically, the vari ND filter are comprised of two circular polarize, when turned they increase the density. This is fine upto certain point, after that there is banding visible.
Also the color cast is an issue.
You can manage vari ND filters on video if you are not looking to go to extreme density i.e above 6 stops to avoid banding. Also, only if you are not going to shoot video with out ND filters for the same scene. Because latter it will be very difficult to match the color cast of the clips with and without ND filters.
Henry

 

[Gurusathy]

I've been recently reading lot of good reviews about "Breakthrough Photography" ND filters... Has anyone else heard of them? are they really that good? and my query is - for a landscape pictures, which stop ND filter to buy (6 or 10 stops) and which brand is best color neutral? I wanna capture sunrise/sunset in beaches, blur waterfalls in broad sunlight... that is all!!!

Hi All,

I got an opportunity to try out the ND filter I spoke about as one of my friend got it for his use

 

[Gurusathy]

And these are couple of snaps I experimented with it Please let me know your thoughts

 

[Yogesh Sarkar]

Both seem blurred and out of focus, also it seems like you are stopping down to f18 or less?

There seems to be purple cast as well, so it would be a good idea to shoot in RAW and do colour correction later.

 

[nadz11.ns]

The blurriness seems to be from camera shake and out of focus.
Try to use a tripod, a delayed shutter and focus before putting on the filter.

 

[nadz11.ns]

I also brought a Haida Slim PROII 10-stop ND filter recently.
Yet to use it tho.
Will put it to good use during summer months.

 

[Gurusathy]

Thanks Yogesh & Nadeem,

It was very helpful, will keep these in mind for my next outing.

Guru

 

[Gurusathy]

hi all,

Here I'm again with another learning curve on using this ND filter. please review and provide your insightful thoughts on my using of ND filter.

 

[Yogesh Sarkar]

Looks good, but you need to tilt correct and crop it a little.

 

[Gurusathy]

hi Yogesh,

thanks for the inputs. will keep in mind next time

Guru