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Hitech 85mm Neutral Density (ND) 1.2 Resin Filter - for Cokin P
Hitech Neutral Density gels are available in small increments and have many uses. They offer the possibility to achieve otherwise unachievable results. ND filters appear grey and reduce the amount of light reaching the film. They have no effect on color balance. They have four main uses: 1) To enable slow shutter speeds to be used, especially with high speed films, to record movement in subjects such as waterfalls, clouds, or cars. 2) To decrease depth of field by allowing wider apertures to be used, which helps separate subjects from their background. 3) To decrease the effective ISO of high speed film (above ISO 400) and allow it to be used outdoors in bright situations. 4) 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.
This filter measures 85 x 85mm and fits the Cokin P series holder and the Hitech "P" series holder.
These filters are available in increments from 1/3 stop to 4 stops exposure reduction.
Neutral Density factors:
ND .10 (exposure adjustment = 1/3 stop)
ND .20 (exposure adjustment = 2/3 stop)
ND .30 (exposure adjustment = 1 stop)
ND .60 (exposure adjustment = 2 stops)
ND .90 (exposure adjustment = 3 stops)
ND 1.2 (exposure adjustment = 4stops)
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by PowerReviews(based on 8 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
88%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to use (5)
Cons
Best Uses
- Reviewer Profile:
- Photo enthusiast (4)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (4)
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Pros
- Above Average Quality
- Easy To Use
- Firm Mount
- Solid construction
Cons
- Easy to get dirty
- Slight warm color cast
Best Uses
- Image Manipulation
- Long Exposure
Comments about Hitech 85mm Neutral Density (ND) 1.2 Resin Filter - for Cokin P:
I bought this filter to test out ND/GND filters and now I'm hooked. For the price it can't be beat. In the future I may purchase Lee/Singh-Ray since I know those are optically better but for my amateur use these filters work great for now. The slight negatives are that they do cast a warm color which can be pretty easily fixed in post-processing and they tend to get dirty a bit quickly if you're not careful. However, it's a small price to pay if you're just getting into using these filters.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
- Firm Mount
Cons
- No Carrying Case
- Slight Color Cast
Best Uses
Comments about Hitech 85mm Neutral Density (ND) 1.2 Resin Filter - for Cokin P:
Filter gives a very slight magenta & blue cast while shooting in natural light, less of a cast than Cokin filters, easily correctable but takes an extra moment in Raw processing. The diagonally cut corners make this filter easier to insert into filter holder, but do cut down your maximum wide angle view before they become visible in frame (around 19-21mm 35mm equivalent). The filter also only comes in a cheap plastic sleeve, so plan on owning a filter wallet or pouch to carry these around in.
Overall a very nice filter.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Special affects water
Comments about Hitech 85mm Neutral Density (ND) 1.2 Resin Filter - for Cokin P:
The first part of my review addresses whether you actually need this product or not, since that is a key part of any buying decision. I bought this filter for a waterfall shoot, so I could slow down the shutter speed to emphasize water movement. Once on location, howerever, I found that I never needed it. With the ISO set to 100, aperature at f/16 or f/22 and a circular polarizer my shutter speeds were plenty slow. In fact, I had to increase ISO and open up a stop on several occasions. So in my case, I didn't need it.
So how does this filter perform? On a different day, I visited a local lake to test it out. There were some nice fall colors, but the water was choppy and the reflections were poor. I used the 4-stop ND filter with the polarizer to slow the SS way down - around 8 seconds. The water movement became a pleasingly soft surface with a hint of reflected colors. This created a more 'dreamy' affect.
Conclusion: You have to analyze your own needs and intended purpose for buying a 4-stop ND filter. If you want a slight blur to moving water, then adjusting your camera settings is probably all you need. But if you want a really slow SS, then it makes sense to get this filter. I did notice the magenta color cast others have mentioned. It seemed to show up once you get past 3 or 4 seconds. Artistically, You might like that. If not, fixing it in post processing is not hard. All in all, this filter does what its supposed to do. Quality seems fine and the price is reasonable. I gave it 4 stars due to the magenta cast (not truely Neutral).
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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Comments about Hitech 85mm Neutral Density (ND) 1.2 Resin Filter - for Cokin P:
There is a slight color cast with this filter. But it is easily correctable. Nowhere near the same effect as a cheap flea bay filter. So you do get your moneys worth at least.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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Comments about Hitech 85mm Neutral Density (ND) 1.2 Resin Filter - for Cokin P:
It is NOT NEUTRAL. Filter gives Maganta tones. Good only for B&W
Pros
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Image Manipulation
Comments about Hitech 85mm Neutral Density (ND) 1.2 Resin Filter - for Cokin P:
make sure you look into the lvl of ND you want in advance
Pros
- Cheap
- Gets the job done
Cons
- Bad QA
- Easily scratched
Best Uses
- Long shutter when bright
Comments about Hitech 85mm Neutral Density (ND) 1.2 Resin Filter - for Cokin P:
I use this filter during really bright conditions when I need a really long shutter speed. For example, when I need a 3 second exposure of a waterfall, but lowest ISO gives me 1/60.
The filter gets the job done, but it's far from being professional quality. It gets scratched easily, it always attracts a lot of dust, and it has a weird discoloration in the coating right in the middle. The image quality is not affected, but I consider that a minus in a filter, since it's supposed to be uniformly transparent.
Pros
- Easy To Use
Cons
- No pouch
Best Uses
- Everyday use
Comments about Hitech 85mm Neutral Density (ND) 1.2 Resin Filter - for Cokin P:
Cheap filter that does the job nice.
No colour tint as I have seen with Colkin filters.
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