What is VND filter?

A VND filter is comprised of two circular polarizing layers of glass that are designed to dial in the opposite direction of each other. The inner polarized ND filter is fixed directly onto the lens of your camera, while the outer polarized filter is fitted and rotated with the front frame.

What is neutral density ND filter and why use it?

A neutral density filter (ND filter) is simply a filter that’s cuts the amount of light that enters your camera’s lens. They are most commonly used in landscape photography when a photographer wants to create a longer exposures than what would normally be possible using just the camera’s internal settings.

Which ND filter is best for video?

The best variable ND filters in 2022: fader filters for video and photography

• H&Y. Revoring Variable ND & Circular Polariser.
• Marumi. DHG Vari ND2-ND400.
• Syrp. Variable ND Filter.
• B+W. XS-Pro Digital ND Vario MRC Nano.
• Hama. Grey Filter Vario ND2-400.
• Cokin. Pure Harmonie ND-X.
• Kenko. PL Fader ND3-ND400.

What is variable ND?

A variable neutral density (ND) lens filter reduces the amount of light that enters a camera. While a fixed ND filter blocks out a fixed amount of light, variable ND filters allow you to adjust levels of light so you don’t have to keep swapping between individual filters.

What filters does Peter McKinnon use?

The Peter McKinnon VND is made of two handcrafted fused glass elements, which work in unison to allow the proper amount of light exposure into your lens. Featured in our QuartzLine filters as well, our quartz glass technology allows the VND to have increased durability and withstand extreme conditions.

What is ND grad in photography?

Over the years photographers have used one method more than any other to compensate for that range of light: the use of graduated neutral density filters. A neutral density (ND) filter looks like a gray piece of glass or plastic that’s placed in front of the lens.

What is a variable density ND filter?

A variable ND filter is a neutral density filter that allows you to just the density of the filter. Typically you twist a ring on the outside of the filter, and the filter shifts between low and high densities (often anywhere from 2 up to 10 stops of light). When to use a variable ND filter

What is a variable filter and how do I use it?

Using a variable filter allows you to use a slow shutter speed or a wide aperture to achieve a desired effect, or to shoot in bright light without ending up with washed-out images, for example. Variable filters also offer advantages over solid neutral density filters, such as Tiffen 77mm neutral density filters.

What is a magnetic variable ND filter?

Haida Interchangeable NanoPro Magnetic Variable ND Filter Like other variable NDs, this magnetic version is constructed with two circular polarisers, as the element is rotated the density is increased or decreased affecting the amount of light that falls through the lens and onto the sensor.

Why choose nisi variable ND filters?

NiSi’s high-end variable ND filter offers a shutter speed reduction of 1.5 to 5 stops. You can control the density via a simple screw on the filter ring, which smoothly cycles through light to dark. NiSi also promises no loss of sharpness thanks to its contrast colour design and a multi-layer coating that reduces unwanted colour casts.