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Heliopan 82mm Neutral Density (ND) 3.0 Filter
- Price: $238.99
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- B&H # HEND3.082
- Mfr# 708289
Product Highlights
- Allows Use of Fast ISOs in Bright Light
- Helps Create Special Effect Like "Blurs"
- Helps Shooter Control Depth of Field
- Permits Use of Wider Apertures
- Slimmer, Rugged Black Brass Filter Ring
- High-Quality Schott Glass
- Lifetime Warranty
The 82mm Neutral Density (ND) 3.0 Filter from Heliopan has several uses and offers the possibility to achieve otherwise unachievable results. A ND filter appears gray and reduces the amount of light reaching either the digital sensor or film plane. The filter has no effect on color balance.
A neutral density filter permits you to capture images such as the rushing movement of a babbling brook or the swirling chaos of city traffic. Without the filter, your final image would simply be a static shot of water frozen in a moment's time. Since wider apertures are possible, your depth of field will also be minimized. This gives you an edge when shooting portraits since you will be able to achieve more separation between your foreground and background. An ND filter permits you to shoot your image under bright light conditions at the same aperture but at a slower shutter speed.
Heliopan Lichtfilter-Technik of Munich, Germany, has changed their black anodized brass filter rings on most Heliopan non-rotating filters to their improved "slim" mount. This slim mount is made of black anodized brass stock and has so little rim in front of the lens (5.4mm) that it will not vignette (darken the corners of the image) with lenses as short as 21mm.
The reputation of Schott glass is world renowned. The high production standards combined with a sturdy brass filter ring make filters made with Schott glass hard to beat. These filters have a "heft" to them that is impressive. They may feel heavier but the benefit is in the construction and results. Not only is the glass exceptional but so is the seal between the ring and glass. Schott glass used in the manufacture of this filter is legendary and synonymous with the highest standards of filter production.
Heliopan Quality
- Heliopan has been a leader in the filter industry since 1949. They are known for their high quality and production standards. Their slim mounts facilitate using them with wider angle lenses. Heliopan offers most of their filters with either their standard hard coating or with their industry leading SH-PMC 16 layer multi-coating that transmits over 99.5% of the light striking it on to the image plane for the lowest flare and greatest color saturation
- Filters still retain front threads for a lens cap, a lens hood or even stacking a second filter
- The portion of the Heliopan slim filters that are in front of the lens have been reduced in thickness by 37% over the former mount
- Heliopan cuts, grinds, polishes and coats their filters with the same techniques and equipment as used for the finest German camera lenses
Neutral Density Filters Have Four Main Uses
- To enable slow shutter speeds to be used, especially with high speed ISOs, to record movement in subjects such as waterfalls, clouds, or cars
- To decrease depth of field by allowing wider apertures to be used, which helps separate subjects from their background
- To decrease the effective ISO of high speed film (above ISO 400) and allow it to be used outdoors in bright situations
- To allow cine and video cameras (which have fixed shutter speeds) to film subjects such as snow, sand or other bright scenes which could cause overexposure
| Type | Neutral Density |
| Size | 82mm |
| Grade | 3.0 (10-stops) |
| Filter Factor | Reduces ISO by 1/1024 |
| Multi-Coated | Not Applicable |
| Rotating | Not Applicable |
| Effect | Reduce the amount of light reaching the sensor or film plane |
| Application |
To use high speed ISOs in bright sun Used to create special effects such as blurring movement |
| Color Temperature | Not Applicable |
| Construction | Schott Glass |
| Front Filter Thread Size | 82mm |
| Front Lens Cap Size | 82mm |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 10 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Strong construction (7)
- Easy to use (6)
- Clear optics (5)
- Firm mount (5)
Cons
Best Uses
- Image manipulation (5)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Photo enthusiast (3), Semi-pro photographer (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (9)
Most Liked Positive Review
Worth the cost.
No color shift or blurry images; just really long exposures, Focus first before putting it on or use live view. Otherwise it is like trying to look through a welder's helment! I gave ...Read complete review
No color shift or blurry images; just really long exposures, Focus first before putting it on or use live view. Otherwise it is like trying to look through a welder's helment! I gave it 4 stars for the high cost. From a performance point of view it is a 5.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Good ND filter
Works well for the intended use
Works well for the intended use
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Pros
- Firm Mount
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Image Manipulation
Comments about Heliopan 82mm Neutral Density (ND) 3.0 Filter:
I have wanted a 10 stop ND filter for almost one year now. I was strongly considering the LEE version, but is constantly sold out, plus after purchasing the necessary adaptor kit, would actually be more expensive at this time.
This screw in type is faster and easier to attach, and with step down rings I am able to use it on all my lenses!
I notice no degrade in image sharpness, but maybe if you pixel peep, you can notice something, I didn't.
I also, did not see anymore Vignetting on my 16-35mm f/2.8 @ 16mm and 2.8, than I usually Do.
You do need a steady tripod and some kind of remote with this filter......or you will have shake in your images!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
- Firm Mount
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Image Manipulation
Comments about Heliopan 82mm Neutral Density (ND) 3.0 Filter:
Amazing results from this 10 stop ND filter! Solid threading. No color cast.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Firm Mount
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Image Manipulation
Comments about Heliopan 82mm Neutral Density (ND) 3.0 Filter:
Only giving 4 stars because I haven't had the chance to use it much. I need some time to get it all figured out but quality wise it is great. Clear, fits really well and really shuts out the light. No color shift from the limited use I've had with it. Well worth the money and should be fun on the 24-70 II and 16-35
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Strong Construction
Cons
- High Cost
Best Uses
Comments about Heliopan 82mm Neutral Density (ND) 3.0 Filter:
No color shift or blurry images; just really long exposures, Focus first before putting it on or use live view. Otherwise it is like trying to look through a welder's helment! I gave it 4 stars for the high cost. From a performance point of view it is a 5.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
- Firm Mount
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Heliopan 82mm Neutral Density (ND) 3.0 Filter:
Works well for the intended use
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
- Firm Mount
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Image Manipulation
Comments about Heliopan 82mm Neutral Density (ND) 3.0 Filter:
I wanted to buy a B+W 82mm 3.0 ND filter, but I found that they dose not have one. So I go for Heliopan and I found this filter is really good!!! The image is sharp and works really well in the sunlights.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Optical quality
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Pricey poor value
Best Uses
Comments about Heliopan 82mm Neutral Density (ND) 3.0 Filter:
I would give it 5 stars if it wasn't for the high price.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Image Manipulation
Comments about Heliopan 82mm Neutral Density (ND) 3.0 Filter:
This product has been useful on a bright sunny day which shuts out most of the light, ideal for long exposure landscape photography.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Improves Picture Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Panoramic Filming
- Shooting Outdoors
Comments about Heliopan 82mm Neutral Density (ND) 3.0 Filter:
Used this for coastal shots and got amazing results!!The product quality is fantastic and looing forward to many years of use.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Professional Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Long exposure photography
Comments about Heliopan 82mm Neutral Density (ND) 3.0 Filter:
Great for long exposures. Build quality is excellent!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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