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Hoya 82 mm Pro ND 1000 Neutral Density Filter
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Achieve Stunning Neutral Density Effects with PrecisionIntroducing the Hoya 82 mm Pro ND 1000 Filter, a must-have accessory for photographers seeking to control light and create stunning visual effects. This neutral density filter reduces the amount of light entering your camera lens, allowing fo...
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Overview
Achieve Stunning Neutral Density Effects with Precision
Introducing the Hoya 82 mm Pro ND 1000 Filter, a must-have accessory for photographers seeking to control light and create stunning visual effects. This neutral density filter reduces the amount of light entering your camera lens, allowing for wider apertures and slower shutter speeds, all while maintaining true color balance.
Specifications
- Filter Size: 82 mm
- Density: ND 1000 (10 stops of light reduction)
- Coating: ACCU-ND for neutral color balance
- Material: Optical glass and aluminum
- Effect: Neutral Density
Key Features
Reduces the light entering your camera lens by 10 stops
Permits wider apertures and slower shutter speeds to be used
ACCU-ND coating for truly neutral colour balance
Allows you to reduce depth of field for portraits
Low-profile aluminium ring avoids vignetting. The PROND filters use Hoya’s exclusive clear optical glass that has a metallic ACCU-ND coating front and back to create the neutral density affect
Specifications
Filter Type
Neutral Density
Filter Factor
ND 1000
Light Reduction
10 stops
Diameter
82 mm
Coating
ACCU-ND metallic coating
Ring Material
Low-profile aluminium
Glass Type
Hoya exclusive clear optical glass
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- Reduces incoming light by 10 stops, enabling extremely long exposures for creative effects in bright conditions
- Allows the use of wider apertures to create shallow depth of field, ideal for artistic portraits and subject isolation
- Enables slower shutter speeds, which is beneficial for capturing motion blur in water, clouds, or busy cityscapes
- Features ACCU-ND coating that ensures a truly neutral color balance, avoiding unwanted color shifts in images
- Equipped with a low-profile aluminum ring designed to prevent vignetting, even with wide-angle lenses
👎 Cons
- The 10-stop reduction may be too strong for photographers who only need subtle light control in certain situations
- Requiring a longer shutter speed could introduce camera shake if not properly stabilized with a tripod
- The specialized ACCU-ND coating may require specific cleaning methods to maintain its optical integrity
- This filter is specifically designed for 82mm lenses, limiting its compatibility with other lens sizes
- May necessitate manual exposure calculations or adjustments depending on your camera's metering system
Frequently Asked Questions
How much light does this ND filter reduce?
This Hoya 82mm Pro ND 1000 Neutral Density Filter reduces the light entering your camera lens by 10 stops, allowing for significantly longer exposures.
Will this filter affect the colors in my photographs?
No, the Hoya Pro ND 1000 features ACCU-ND coating on both sides of the optical glass, which is designed to ensure truly neutral color balance without unwanted color shifts.
Can this filter be used to create blurry background effects in portraits?
Yes, by reducing the amount of light, this filter permits wider apertures to be used, which helps in reducing depth of field for portraits, isolating your subject with a blurred background.
Does this filter cause dark corners or vignetting on wide-angle lenses?
The Hoya Pro ND 1000 is constructed with a low-profile aluminum ring specifically designed to avoid vignetting, even when used with wide-angle lenses.
What is the purpose of the metallic ACCU-ND coating?
The metallic ACCU-ND coating on the clear optical glass creates the neutral density effect by evenly reducing light, while maintaining color fidelity across the light spectrum.
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