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Hoya 1157 82mm Variable Density ND Filter
Precision Control Over Light: Hoya 82mm Variable Density Filter The Hoya 82mm Variable Density Filter offers photographers and videographers precise control over light intensity. Utilizing two polarizing layers, this filter allows you to adjust the amount of light entering the lens, providing an ...
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Overview
Precision Control Over Light: Hoya 82mm Variable Density Filter
The Hoya 82mm Variable Density Filter offers photographers and videographers precise control over light intensity. Utilizing two polarizing layers, this filter allows you to adjust the amount of light entering the lens, providing an exposure reduction of 1.5 to 9 stops. This enables creative techniques such as shooting with wide apertures in bright sunlight or creating motion blur effects with slow shutter speeds.
Specifications:- Filter Size: 82mm
- Filter Type: Variable Neutral Density
- Exposure Reduction: 1.5 to 9 stops (NDX3 - NDX400)
Key Features
Rotating filter ring with scale indicating max. through min. settings
Provides 1.5 - 9 stop exposure reduction, equal to filter factor NDX3 - NDX400
Enables slow shutter speeds to be used
Allows greater control over depth of field
Does not affect colour balance or detail
Specifications
Filter Type
Variable Density ND Filter
Filter Diameter
82mm
Exposure Reduction
1.5 - 9 stops
Filter Factor
NDX3 - NDX400
Adjustment
Rotating filter ring with scale
Effect on Color Balance
Does not affect color balance
Effect on Detail
Does not affect detail
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the range of exposure reduction offered by the Hoya 82mm Variable Density ND Filter?
This filter provides an exposure reduction range of 1.5 to 9 stops, equivalent to filter factors from NDX3 to NDX400.
Can this filter help achieve slow shutter speeds in bright conditions?
Yes, it is specifically designed to enable the use of slow shutter speeds, making it useful for creative motion blur effects during daylight.
Does the Hoya Variable Density ND Filter affect the color or sharpness of images?
No, it is engineered to not affect the color balance or detail of your photographs, preserving the natural look of your shots.
How do I adjust the density of this filter?
The filter features a rotating filter ring with a scale that indicates the maximum through minimum settings, allowing for easy adjustment of density.
What is the purpose of having a variable density filter?
A variable density filter provides greater control over depth of field by allowing wider apertures in bright light, and it simplifies your kit by offering multiple ND strengths in one unit.
What is the diameter of this particular Hoya ND filter?
This specific Hoya Variable Density ND Filter has a diameter of 82mm, designed for lenses that accept this filter size.
Is this filter suitable for both photography and videography?
Given its ability to control exposure and depth of field without affecting color, it is beneficial for both photographic and videographic applications.
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