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Hoya 77mm Neutral Density x400 (ND) 2.7 Hoya Multi-Coated (HMC) Glass Filter

  • Price: $119.95
  • B&H # HOND400MC77
  • Mfr# A77ND400

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The Hoya 77mm Neutral Density x400 (ND) 2.7 Hoya Multi-Coated (HMC) Glass filter has several uses and offers 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.

Multi-coated to minimize reflection at the filter surfaces which reduces flare and ghosting.

Photographing solar eclipses and ultra-bright light sources can be extremely dangerous. This filter reduces light values by 9 stops to less than 1/500th of its original intensity and allows safe photography. It can also be used to achieve super slow shutter speeds in daylight to render moving subjects invisible.

Neutral Density filters have four main uses

To enable slow shutter speeds to be used, especially with high speed films, 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

Neutral Density Factors

2x = ND.3 (exposure adjustment = 1 stop, reduces ISO 1/2)
4x = ND.6 (exposure adjustment = 2 stops, reduces ISO 1/4)
8x = ND.9 (exposure adjustment = 3 stops, reduces ISO 1/8)
As one of the premier filter manufacturers, Hoya filters continue to made from quality glass assuring the photographer clear, sharp and accurate images
Hoya filters consistently provide even color all the way through the filter; All surfaces are ground and polished to specific thickness and tolerances
Even non-multi-coated Hoya filters have one layer of anti-reflective coating applied to each surface of the glass; Hoya's single layer coating decreases light reflection off the surface from approx. 9% to an average of 4-5%
Type Neutral Density
Size 77 mm
Grade 2.7
Filter Factor 2.7 (9-Stops)
Multi-Coated Yes Hoya Multi-Coated (HMC)
Rotating No
Effect ND filters appear grey and reduce the amount of light reaching the film, they have no affect on color balance
Application To use high speed films in bright sun
Color Temperature Not applicable
Construction Glass
Front Filter Thread Size 77 mm
Front Lens Cap Size 77 mm

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77mm Neutral Density x400 (ND) 2.7 Hoya Multi-Coated (HMC) Glass Filter
 
4.7

(based on 25 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (18)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (6)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (1)

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    (0)

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96%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Clear optics (18)
  • Strong construction (18)
  • Easy to use (16)
  • Firm mount (15)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Image manipulation (15)
    • Color correction (4)
    • Lens protection (3)
    • Long exposures (3)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Photo enthusiast (12), Semi-pro photographer (8)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (15)

    Most Liked Positive Review

     

    Going to the Dark Side

    This extra dark ND filter, when used at ISO 200 delivers and ISO equivalent of about 1. Pretty dark. In fact, too dark in most cases to see through easily. Used primary when...Read complete review

    This extra dark ND filter, when used at ISO 200 delivers and ISO equivalent of about 1. Pretty dark. In fact, too dark in most cases to see through easily. Used primary when low DoF is needed on sunny days or when trying to eliminate humans and traffic for architectural 'mood' shots.
    The main downside is the inability to compose through the lens, and a slight warm or pinkish cast compared to no filter.

    VS

    Most Liked Negative Review

     

    pinkish hue!!!

    works great and is built excellently aside from the fact it gives off a pink- redish hue. solvable by post processing, just annoying that it wasnt really mention.
    white balance will not ...Read complete review

    works great and is built excellently aside from the fact it gives off a pink- redish hue. solvable by post processing, just annoying that it wasnt really mention.
    white balance will not help either. i tested each setting over and over again and got it to a point where it wasnt so bad but still seeing it there makes me wish i didnt spend so much money on it, for such a negative effect.

    Reviewed by 25 customers

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    4.0

    77mm Neutral Density x400

    By renalex

    from Boston, MA

    About Me Photo Enthusiast

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Strong Construction

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Filter Protection

      Comments about 77mm Neutral Density x400 (ND) 2.7 Hoya Multi-Coated (HMC) Glass Filter:

      Good product

      • Was this a gift?:
      • Yes

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      5.0

      ghost

      By dean

      from lancaster,oh

      About Me Pro Photographer

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Easy To Use

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Image Manipulation

        Comments about 77mm Neutral Density x400 (ND) 2.7 Hoya Multi-Coated (HMC) Glass Filter:

        use this to clear people from landscape photos also works to remove cars from roads

        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

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        4.0

        Can't Wait to Try it Out!

        By Howie555

        from Brandon, MS

        About Me Photo Enthusiast

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Easy To Use
        • Firm Mount
        • Strong Construction

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Image Manipulation

          Comments about 77mm Neutral Density x400 (ND) 2.7 Hoya Multi-Coated (HMC) Glass Filter:

          Have heard good things about this one. Will be trying it out this week on some Yosemite water/waterfalls. Construction is quality.
          Holds back 8 and 2/3rds stops or 9 stops of light. Will have more to say after it gets a major workout this week.Black Glass.

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          • No

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          5.0

          Great filter

          By assignment travel

          from Utah

          About Me Semi-pro Photographer

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Clear Optics
          • Easy To Use
          • Firm Mount
          • Strong Construction
          • Well built quality

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Great for water
            • Long Exposures

            Comments about 77mm Neutral Density x400 (ND) 2.7 Hoya Multi-Coated (HMC) Glass Filter:

            I use this for landscapes or long exposures in bright light -

            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

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            5.0

            77mm ND filter

            By ltphoto

            from Mobile, AL

            About Me Semi-pro Photographer

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Clear Optics
            • Firm Mount
            • Strong Construction

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Image Manipulation
              • Lens Protection

              Comments about 77mm Neutral Density x400 (ND) 2.7 Hoya Multi-Coated (HMC) Glass Filter:

              Got this filter to do slow shutter speed photos of the surf in Hawaii. Work out well, no color shifts, easy to handle. The only issue I had was it cuts out so much light that you have to compose the shot before you put it on, then try not to bump any settings after. but with practice it become a non issue. The glass was high quality and it will be very usefull in the future, something to have in your bag, you never know when you might have a need for it.

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              • No

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              5.0

              Excellent Quality

              By OxTron

              from Dartmouth, NS

              About Me Photo Enthusiast

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Clear Optics
              • Easy To Use
              • Firm Mount
              • Strong Construction

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Long Exposure

                Comments about 77mm Neutral Density x400 (ND) 2.7 Hoya Multi-Coated (HMC) Glass Filter:

                I had been wanting to enter the world of super long exposure photography for a while. I've been having a lot of fun exploring this style of photography. The filter seems to be well built, and has minimal colour cast.

                • Was this a gift?:
                • No

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                5.0

                Very clear

                By Connor

                from Sydney, NSW

                About Me Photography Student

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Clear Optics
                • Easy To Use
                • Firm Mount
                • Strong Construction

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Image Manipulation
                  • Lens Protection

                  Comments about 77mm Neutral Density x400 (ND) 2.7 Hoya Multi-Coated (HMC) Glass Filter:

                  - Very useful for a slower shutter speed
                  - Retains colour and sharpness

                  • Was this a gift?:
                  • No

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                  5.0

                  Great for waterfalls in bright light

                  By DRode

                  from Ohio

                  About Me Photo Enthusiast

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Clear Optics
                  • Easy To Use
                  • Firm Mount
                  • Strong Construction

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Image Manipulation

                    Comments about 77mm Neutral Density x400 (ND) 2.7 Hoya Multi-Coated (HMC) Glass Filter:

                    The X400 ND filters about 8 2/3 stops of light which is great for use when a slow shutter speed is needed in bright broad daylight. Used in the early morning or late afternoon, the shutter speeds can be quite long(minutes). The quality of the glass and the filter rim appear to be excellent.

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                    5.0

                    Darker then expected LOL!!!

                    By Hot Pixel

                    from Perth Australia

                    About Me Pro Photographer

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Clear Optics
                    • Strong Construction

                    Cons

                    • None

                    Best Uses

                      Comments about 77mm Neutral Density x400 (ND) 2.7 Hoya Multi-Coated (HMC) Glass Filter:

                      Pitch black goodness - works as expected (even better then!)

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                      4.0

                      Good buy

                      By H_I_G_H_S_K_Y

                      from Bayonne

                      About Me Photo Enthusiast

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                            Comments about 77mm Neutral Density x400 (ND) 2.7 Hoya Multi-Coated (HMC) Glass Filter:

                            I find it very useful, exactly what I was Looking for. If you looking to take long exposer shoots in a bright light, this the glass to use. Fits perfect and no coloration even at 30Sec exposer.

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                            5.0

                            Great!

                            By Andrea

                            from Milan, Italy

                            About Me Photo Enthusiast

                            Verified Buyer

                            Pros

                            • Clear Optics

                            Cons

                              Best Uses

                              • Image Manipulation

                              Comments about 77mm Neutral Density x400 (ND) 2.7 Hoya Multi-Coated (HMC) Glass Filter:

                              I personally prefer an hard case instead of the provided pouch. It doesn't preserve mechanical shocks so in deep.

                              • Was this a gift?:
                              • No

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                              4.0

                              Very good ND filter!

                              By RJ

                              from Longisland, NY

                              About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                              Verified Buyer

                              Pros

                              • Clear Optics
                              • Easy To Use
                              • Firm Mount
                              • Strong Construction

                              Cons

                              • Soft Images

                              Best Uses

                              • Color Correction
                              • Image Manipulation

                              Comments about 77mm Neutral Density x400 (ND) 2.7 Hoya Multi-Coated (HMC) Glass Filter:

                              Very good filter. Screws on easy, cleans easy, and cuts light by around 9 stops. Optics are clear, but pictures come out to be a little on the soft side that is not easily corrected by PS or LR. Other than that it helps with a great fluid motion of water, very good streaks with clouds and in the sky and very nice cotton looking water with exposure times of longer that 2 minutes.

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                              • No

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                              4.0

                              What fun!

                              By Butlerkid

                              from Tennessee

                              About Me Photo Enthusiast

                              Verified Buyer

                              Pros

                              • Clear Optics
                              • Easy To Use
                              • Firm Mount
                              • Strong Construction

                              Cons

                              • None

                              Best Uses

                              • Image Manipulation

                              Comments about 77mm Neutral Density x400 (ND) 2.7 Hoya Multi-Coated (HMC) Glass Filter:

                              I chose this 9 stop ND because it has little colorization. When I wanted more effect, I just added my polarizer.

                              I really like the silky water I can achieve using this ND.

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                              • No

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                              5.0

                              Great filter

                              By Sefi Ninio

                              from Israel

                              About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                              Verified Buyer

                              Pros

                              • Clear Optics
                              • Easy To Use
                              • Strong Construction

                              Cons

                                Best Uses

                                • Creative long exposures

                                Comments about 77mm Neutral Density x400 (ND) 2.7 Hoya Multi-Coated (HMC) Glass Filter:

                                Drops 9 stops. It's pitch black once you put it on since it stops so much light, so frame before you put it on.
                                It allows you to get shots you would never get without it - long exposures during day time. This allows to get dreamy water movement in day light, make a crowded plaza look deserted, etc.
                                A must have equipment since there's no photoshop equivalent...

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                                • No

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                                5.0

                                For me,its good

                                By gallego

                                from Toa Baja ,Puerto Rico

                                About Me Photo Enthusiast

                                Verified Buyer

                                Pros

                                • Easy To Use
                                • Firm Mount
                                • Strong Construction

                                Cons

                                  Best Uses

                                  • Color Correction
                                  • Filter Protection
                                  • Image Manipulation

                                  Comments about 77mm Neutral Density x400 (ND) 2.7 Hoya Multi-Coated (HMC) Glass Filter:

                                  The filter is built strong and of great quality. The glass is smooth and very dark.Fantastic for long exposures in broad daylight!

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                                  • No

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                                  3.0

                                  pinkish hue!!!

                                  By dmance

                                  from vacaville, ca

                                  About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                                  Verified Reviewer

                                  Pros

                                  • Easy To Use
                                  • Firm Mount
                                  • Strong Construction

                                  Cons

                                  • Redish hue

                                  Best Uses

                                  • Image Manipulation
                                  • Lens Protection

                                  Comments about 77mm Neutral Density x400 (ND) 2.7 Hoya Multi-Coated (HMC) Glass Filter:

                                  works great and is built excellently aside from the fact it gives off a pink- redish hue. solvable by post processing, just annoying that it wasnt really mention.
                                  white balance will not help either. i tested each setting over and over again and got it to a point where it wasnt so bad but still seeing it there makes me wish i didnt spend so much money on it, for such a negative effect.

                                  • Was this a gift?:
                                  • No

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                                  5.0

                                  I would by this product again

                                  By Matita

                                  from Bakersfield, California

                                  About Me Photo Enthusiast

                                  Verified Buyer

                                  Pros

                                  • Clear Optics
                                  • Easy To Use

                                  Cons

                                    Best Uses

                                    • Color Correction

                                    Comments about 77mm Neutral Density x400 (ND) 2.7 Hoya Multi-Coated (HMC) Glass Filter:

                                    I use for long B&W exposures

                                    • Was this a gift?:
                                    • No

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                                    5.0

                                    Quality as advertised

                                    By Van Delay

                                    from Santa Cruz

                                    About Me Photo Enthusiast

                                    Verified Buyer

                                    Pros

                                    • Clear Optics
                                    • Easy To Use
                                    • Firm Mount
                                    • Strong Construction

                                    Cons

                                      Best Uses

                                      • Image Manipulation

                                      Comments about 77mm Neutral Density x400 (ND) 2.7 Hoya Multi-Coated (HMC) Glass Filter:

                                      Exactly what I expected after having other Hoya filters and reviews. The 10 stop adds a whole new dimension to shooting.

                                      • Was this a gift?:
                                      • No

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                                      5.0

                                      Nice

                                      By Diver

                                      from Pittsburg, CA.

                                      About Me Photo Enthusiast

                                      Verified Buyer

                                      Pros

                                      • Clear Optics
                                      • Easy To Use

                                      Cons

                                        Best Uses

                                        • Image Manipulation

                                        Comments about 77mm Neutral Density x400 (ND) 2.7 Hoya Multi-Coated (HMC) Glass Filter:

                                        Used during long exposure to slow water flow during bright situations.

                                        • Was this a gift?:
                                        • No

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                                        5.0

                                        Great buy for taking image of seascapes

                                        By Peter Pham

                                        from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

                                        About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                                        Verified Buyer

                                        Pros

                                        • Firm Mount
                                        • Strong Construction

                                        Cons

                                          Best Uses

                                          • Image Manipulation

                                          Comments about 77mm Neutral Density x400 (ND) 2.7 Hoya Multi-Coated (HMC) Glass Filter:

                                          The filter is built strong and of great quality. The glass is smooth and very dark. It is hard to get used to at first, but this is a very special filter and does a great job and slowing down the shutter during mid-day.

                                          I have produced some great photograph with it and never leave home without it now.

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