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NiSi ND1000 95mm Ultra Thin Camera Filter

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Achieve Perfect Exposure with the NiSi ND1000 FilterThe NiSi ND1000 is a premium neutral density filter designed for photographers seeking greater control over exposure. This ultra-thin filter reduces light by 10 stops, allowing you to use slower shutter speeds and wider apertures in bright condi...

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Overview

Achieve Perfect Exposure with the NiSi ND1000 Filter

The NiSi ND1000 is a premium neutral density filter designed for photographers seeking greater control over exposure. This ultra-thin filter reduces light by 10 stops, allowing you to use slower shutter speeds and wider apertures in bright conditions. Protect your lens while capturing stunning, creative shots.

  • Filter Type: Neutral Density (ND)
  • Density: ND1000 (10 stops)
  • Diameter: 95 mm
  • Design: Ultra Thin

Key Features

Anti-Reflection coating

Water and stain resistant coating

Ten stops exposure correction

Matt Black Superfine Frosted finish Mount

Ultra-smooth finish of optical surfaces

Specifications

Filter Type
ND1000 Neutral Density Filter
Density
10 stops exposure correction
Size
95mm
Coatings
Anti-Reflection, Water and Stain Resistant
Mount Finish
Matt Black Superfine Frosted

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Features an Anti-Reflection coating, which reduces glare and ghosting for clearer images.
  • Includes a Water and stain resistant coating, making the filter easier to clean and more durable in various conditions.
  • Offers Ten stops exposure correction, enabling significant light reduction for creative long exposure photography.
  • Equipped with a Matt Black Superfine Frosted finish Mount, which helps prevent internal reflections and improves aesthetics.
  • Boasts an Ultra-smooth finish of optical surfaces, contributing to superior image quality and clarity.

👎 Cons

  • The 95mm filter size is quite large, limiting its direct compatibility to specific large-diameter lenses, requiring step-up/down rings for others.
  • As a fixed ND1000 (10-stop) density filter, its light reduction capability is not adjustable, unlike variable ND filters.
  • Requires significantly longer exposure times, which may not be suitable for fast-paced photography or handheld shooting.
  • The high density (10 stops) means it is primarily intended for extreme light reduction and may be too dark for general photography.
  • While resistant, the coatings can still be damaged or scratched if not handled with care, affecting filter performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

ND1000 signifies a neutral density filter with 10 stops of exposure correction, meaning it reduces the amount of light entering the lens by 10 F-stops, allowing for very long exposure times in bright conditions.
Yes, the NiSi ND1000 filter features a water and stain resistant coating, which helps repel water and makes it easier to clean, making it suitable for use in challenging weather.
No, the 95mm size indicates the filter thread diameter. It is directly compatible only with lenses that have a 95mm front filter thread. For lenses with different thread sizes, a step-up or step-down ring would be required.
The anti-reflection coating helps to minimize unwanted glare, internal reflections, and ghosting, ensuring that images captured through the filter maintain high contrast and clarity, even in bright light.
No, the NiSi ND1000 is a fixed-density filter that provides a constant 10-stop light reduction. It is not a variable neutral density filter.
The Matt Black Superfine Frosted finish Mount is designed to minimize reflections off the filter frame itself, preventing light from bouncing back into the lens and causing unwanted flare or degradation of image quality.

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