Hoya
Hoya YPND003255 55mm Pro ND32 Filter - Neutral Density
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Achieve Creative Control with Neutral Density FiltrationThe Hoya 55 mm Pro ND 32 Filter provides precise control over light for photographers and videographers. Its ACCU-ND technology ensures no color shift, allowing for greater creative flexibility. Filter Size: 55 mm Filter Type: Neutral D...
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Overview
Achieve Creative Control with Neutral Density Filtration
The Hoya 55 mm Pro ND 32 Filter provides precise control over light for photographers and videographers. Its ACCU-ND technology ensures no color shift, allowing for greater creative flexibility.
- Filter Size: 55 mm
- Filter Type: Neutral Density (ND32)
- Technology: ACCU-ND for color accuracy
- Construction: Optical glass with aluminum frame
Key Features
Reduces the light entering your camera lens by 5 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
Specifications
Filter Type
Neutral Density (ND)
Model
Pro ND32
Filter Size
55mm
Light Reduction
5 stops
Coating
ACCU-ND
Ring Material
Low-profile aluminium
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- Reduces incoming light by 5 stops, allowing for wider apertures and shallower depth of field in bright conditions
- Enables the use of slower shutter speeds, which is beneficial for capturing motion blur effects in landscapes
- Features ACCU-ND coating, ensuring a truly neutral color balance without introducing unwanted color casts to images
- Helps to reduce depth of field, which is ideal for isolating subjects and creating compelling portraits with blurred backgrounds
- Equipped with a low-profile aluminium ring, designed to prevent vignetting, especially when used with wide-angle lenses
👎 Cons
- A 5-stop reduction may not be sufficient for extreme long exposure photography in very intense lighting conditions
- The specific 55mm filter size means it is only directly compatible with lenses of the same thread diameter, requiring adapter rings for others
- Using slower shutter speeds, while creative, often necessitates a tripod to prevent camera shake and maintain image sharpness
- While ACCU-ND coating is effective, some minute color shifts can occasionally occur, which may require minor post-processing adjustments
- The low-profile ring, while beneficial for optical performance, can sometimes be slightly more challenging to handle for quick changes
Frequently Asked Questions
How many stops of light does the Hoya 55mm Pro ND32 filter reduce?
The Hoya 55mm Pro ND32 Neutral Density Filter reduces the amount of light entering your camera lens by 5 stops.
What are the primary creative benefits of using this filter?
This filter allows photographers to use wider apertures for a reduced depth of field, and slower shutter speeds for capturing motion blur, even in bright lighting conditions.
Does this filter impact the color fidelity of my photographs?
No, the filter is equipped with ACCU-ND coating, designed to provide a truly neutral color balance, ensuring your images retain accurate colors.
Can this filter help achieve a blurred background in portraits?
Yes, by enabling wider apertures, the filter helps to reduce depth of field, effectively separating your subject from the background with a pleasing blur.
Is this filter prone to causing dark corners when used with wide-angle lenses?
This Hoya filter features a low-profile aluminium ring, which is specifically designed to avoid vignetting, particularly beneficial for wide-angle lens applications.
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