B+W 77mm #110 Neutral Density (ND) 3.0 Filter
A B&W 77mm #110 Neutral Density 3.0 Filter has several uses and offers the possibility to achieve otherwise unachievable results. ND filters appear gray and reduce the amount of light reaching the film. They have no effect on color balance.
Neutral Density filters enable the shooter to adjust exposure without affecting color balance. ND filters appear gray and reduce the amount of light reaching the film. Neutral density filters are available in 1, 2, 3, or 4 stops to suit individual situations.
Determining which neutral density filter yields ideal results for any given lighting situation takes knowledge, experience and a collection of such filters. Speaking generally, the 2-stop value (ND 0.6) effectively compensates average situations.
The filter ring is made from brass yielding a stronger product. Brass filter rings are also less prone to jamming. In addition, the seal between the glass and filter ring is exceptionally strong giving the filter added strength and durability. The excellent Schott Glass used in the manufacturing of this filter is legendary and synonymous with the highest standards of filter production. It comes with a solid 10-year warranty.
The reputation of B+W's Schott glass is world renowned. The high production standards combined with a sturdy brass filter ring make B+W filters 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. It comes with a solid 10-year warranty
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
- ND.3 (exposure adjustment = 1 stop, reduces ISO by 1/2)
- ND.6 (exposure adjustment = 2 stops, reduces ISO by 1/4)
- ND.9 (exposure adjustment = 3 stops, reduces ISO by 1/8)
- ND 1.2 (exposure adjustment = 4 stops, reduces ISO by 1/16)
- ND 1.8 (exposure adjustment = approx. 6 stops, transmits 1% of light,)
- ND 3.0 (exposure adjustment = 10 stops, transmits 0.1% of light)
- ND 4.0 (exposure adjustment = 13-2/3 stops, transmits 0.01% of light)
- ND 6.0 = (exposure adjustment = approx. 20 stops)
| Type | #110 Neutral Density |
| Size | 77mm |
| Grade | 3.0 (exposure adjustment = 10 stops, transmits 0.1% of light) |
| Filter Factor | Approx. 1000 |
| Multi-Coated | Not Applicable |
| Rotating | Not Applicable |
| Effect | Reduce the amount of light reaching the film |
| Application | To use high speed films in bright sun |
| Color Temperature | No change |
| Construction | Schott Glass |
| Front Filter Thread Size | 77mm |
| Front Lens Cap Size | 77mm |
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Ratings Distribution
95%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Strong construction (54)
- Clear optics (45)
- Easy to use (42)
- Firm mount (41)
- Consistent effect (7)
Cons
- Inconsistent effect (4)
Best Uses
- Image manipulation (41)
- Artwork (5)
- Long exposure (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Photo enthusiast (31), Semi-pro photographer (16), Pro photographer (9), Enthusiast (6)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (17)
Most Liked Positive Review
A must have for landscape photographer
This is my first expensive filter, and I don't regret purchasing it. In fact, you can get pretty amazing results with it - e.g. for long-exposure landscape photography, where the long exposure can...Read complete review
This is my first expensive filter, and I don't regret purchasing it. In fact, you can get pretty amazing results with it - e.g. for long-exposure landscape photography, where the long exposure can give dreamy appearance to open water surfaces (sea, lakes, rivers), create dramatic effect for moving clouds, "remove" people when making photos of monuments and buildings etc. Just search Flickr for photos containing the word "ND110" for examples.
It is very solidly built (actually, I think it's a bit too heavy). Be careful not to overtighten it, or it will be hard to unscrew. It's not very thin, but I don't think I get any extra vignetting with my Sigma 10-20mm lens because of that. The optical element is made of glass, and is not multi-coated - which can lead to flares if there is a bright object in your photo, or if you want to use it together with another filter.
The two serious issues of this filter are
1) A relatively strong color tint (images become purplish, and one can't fix it with standard automatic white balance techniques). This can be calibrated though. If you are familiar with the great free RAW converter dcraw, from my measurements, the tint can be removed by applying additional R G B mulipliers 1, 1.23, and 1.51, respectively (for natural light conditions and Canon 1000D; for other cameras the coefficients can be slightly different).
2) Strong vignetting when used with super-wide angle lenses. E.g., with Sigma 10-20mm lens it can reach 3 full stops. This is unavoidable with any dense filter, but can be fixed with different de-vignetting software (like PTlens, hugin etc.). One has to be aware that vignetting is color-tinted (slightly different for red, green, and blue).
To summarise: this is a great, high quality product, sold here for a very competitive price, with some issues fixable with proper image processing software. I would highly recommend it to landscape photographers (both pro and hobbyists)
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Most Liked Negative Review
Good filter with one big annoyance
Bought this to do long exposure landscapes containing rivers or the ocean and it works well for this. Exposure time during sunset at f8, iso 100 is about 1-2 minutes when the sun ...Read complete review
Bought this to do long exposure landscapes containing rivers or the ocean and it works well for this. Exposure time during sunset at f8, iso 100 is about 1-2 minutes when the sun is still visible and around 2-8 minutes as soon as it disappears so moving water becomes very smooth.
This filter is by far the heaviest I've owned. It is very sturdy and well built.
My only complaint, which I'm not very happy about is that it has a very strong magenta/red cast to it. Definitely not neutral! Not only does it have a cast, it is particularly difficult to get rid of. AWB seems to cope with it at times, but not perfectly. Preset WB using a gray card does not seem able to do the job. It is usable, but I expect more from B+W
For the price I'm a little let down by this filter and will most likely look into getting another.
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Pros
- Firm Mount
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Image Manipulation
Comments about B+W 77mm #110 Neutral Density (ND) 3.0 Filter:
While not really a general purpose filter, this filter does provide the photographer with the ability to get certain types of looks that are virtually impossible to achieve any other way. It opens up the entire world of daytime long exposure photography. I have not shot with the filter extensively yet, but I did test it out well enough to say that it does work as advertised. It does require a certain amount of practice and some modification to one's normal shooting style to use properly. Specifically, it is necessary to focus and meter prior to installing the filter. Then make sure that AF is off. Apply the necessary 10 stop adjustment to the metered exposure and take a practice shot. Then use the image preview/histogram to tweak your exposure for effect. Also obviously this is a filter that requires the use of a tripod to get sharply focused shots. I have noticed that there is a slight warm cast to the images, but since I universally shoot in raw mode, this is an easy thing to adjust during post processing and so I consider it a non-issue. This filter may not be for everyone, but if you are looking to take long exposure photos in anything but very dim light, this filter can give you wonderful results. And being a B&H filter, it has the usual wonderful quality and fit/finish you expect from them too.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Firm Mount
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Inconsistent Effect
Best Uses
Comments about B+W 77mm #110 Neutral Density (ND) 3.0 Filter:
It's B+W, the construction quality is then very good and I am very happy with it.
However when used with my Sigma 10-20, the vignetting is strong especially at wide angle... but more importantly there is also a significant color change. This neutral density filter is definitely not that neutral!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Minor vignetting
Best Uses
- Image Manipulation
Comments about B+W 77mm #110 Neutral Density (ND) 3.0 Filter:
I've only used this product a day or two at a winter waterfall and throughly enjoy the misty, ethereal water effects it produces. You'll need to set your focus prior to use of the filter as you can't see much once its affixed. Minor vignetting with wide angle lens.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Firm Mount
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about B+W 77mm #110 Neutral Density (ND) 3.0 Filter:
This product gives very good result in long exposures, and its quite a median with respect to the prices of other Neutral Density filters, if you have a lens with big diameter(like the 77mm), you can even use it with other lenses with adapter ring.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
- Firm Mount
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Image Manipulation
Comments about B+W 77mm #110 Neutral Density (ND) 3.0 Filter:
I use this for long daytime exposures as well as creative night shots, like light painting. Works very well, and like every other B+W product I've ever used, is very well built. A very good product considering the (low) price.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
Cons
Best Uses
- Image Manipulation
Comments about B+W 77mm #110 Neutral Density (ND) 3.0 Filter:
Works as advertised - either you need this for an effect, or you don't. Has a slight green shift - as expected and not really a problem in this day of digital. Would like to have a better coating, as I've noticed some slight flare issues, but in general, works fine.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
- Firm Mount
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Image Manipulation
Comments about B+W 77mm #110 Neutral Density (ND) 3.0 Filter:
With this filter I can get daylight exposures out to several minutes. I use this filter to take seascapes with long exposures, this gives a blurry and mysterious effect to the water. It is also great for waterfalls, rivers and streams, to give a blurred effect to the water. This filter is excellent quality[...]
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Firm Mount
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Image Manipulation
Comments about B+W 77mm #110 Neutral Density (ND) 3.0 Filter:
It's B+W, so it's got to be good, right? No kidding. It's built extremely well and works as it should. Some say the 110 color casts a slight magenta tone, but I can't seem to tell from the pix I've shot with it thus far. An ND filter is a fun item to play with, and although they seem pricy, they are actually, IMO anyway, fairly inexpensive relative to the kind of fun you can have composing shots and getting effects.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
- Firm Mount
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Image Manipulation
Comments about B+W 77mm #110 Neutral Density (ND) 3.0 Filter:
for weird misty waterscapes that have daytime colour balance. Beautiful effects, really
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
- Firm Mount
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Poor carrying case
Best Uses
- Long Exposures
Comments about B+W 77mm #110 Neutral Density (ND) 3.0 Filter:
I purchased this filter for use with the Canon 10mm-22mm lens on a 20d and 7d body. It's used for long exposures, mostly landscapes.
The filter is of firm construction. It feels solid and is easy to clean without fear of damaging it. The included carrying case is difficult to open, and I actually broke the latch off within a week of using it. I would recommend purchasing a filter pouch.
I've used this screwed directly onto the lens, and in combination with Cokin GND filters in their filter stack. No vignetting is noticeable in either combination.
I've owned a Hoya 9 stop ND filter previous to this, and the B+W is better in every respect. Highly recommended!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
Cons
Best Uses
- Filter Protection
Comments about B+W 77mm #110 Neutral Density (ND) 3.0 Filter:
Motion representation.
B+W is reliable
Shooting skills are required
It is not easy!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Accurate exposure
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
- Firm Mount
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Is not neutral
Best Uses
- Image Manipulation
- Smooth water
Comments about B+W 77mm #110 Neutral Density (ND) 3.0 Filter:
I use this filter mostly for smooth water pictures. I take a test shot then calculate the exposure time for 10 stops. The exposure turns out correct (the filter is accurately 10 stops).
I also adjust the white balance on the test picture. When I take the picture with the filter it turns out way too warm. This filter is not neutral.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
- Firm Mount
- Is accurately 10 stops
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Is not neutral
Best Uses
- Image Manipulation
Comments about B+W 77mm #110 Neutral Density (ND) 3.0 Filter:
I bought this filter to take long exposures of water. So far I'm happy with it except for one complaint, it's not neutral. I take a picture ahead of time to make sure the exposure is right before calculating for the 10 stops and to make sure the white balance is correct. When taking the picture with this filter the exposure comes out correct (it is accurately 10 stops), but the white balance turns out way too warm.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
- Firm Mount
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Image Manipulation
Comments about B+W 77mm #110 Neutral Density (ND) 3.0 Filter:
I have used this ND filter twice now and wish I'd bought one years ago. On a partly cloudy day, ISO 100, F10 at 10mm with a 3 minute 10 second exposure: perfect exposure. The water flowing over rock dam turned to mist! If you are serious about long exposure buy one now, if you are a casual user it will spend too much time in the bag to justify the expense.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Image Manipulation
Comments about B+W 77mm #110 Neutral Density (ND) 3.0 Filter:
Great for silky water effects, blurred clouds.
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about B+W 77mm #110 Neutral Density (ND) 3.0 Filter:
I recently purchased this filter for long exposures. Its a great quality filter, and I'm very happy with it so far. Only issue, that also most people seem to comment on is: Color change to a warmer, almost brown tone to the image, but this is easily corrected with white balance, so not an issue for me. Use with a very steady tripod, as it increases exposure time. Also focusing is impossible with filter on, you'd have to focus first and attach filter after.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
- Firm Mount
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Inconsistent Effect
Best Uses
- Architecture
- Image Manipulation
Comments about B+W 77mm #110 Neutral Density (ND) 3.0 Filter:
Great dense filter. Though the colors are changed when taking a picture with it. Not a problem for b&w picts, but might be one for colored ones.
Pros
- Clear Optics
- High Quality
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Image Manipulation
- Special effects
Comments about B+W 77mm #110 Neutral Density (ND) 3.0 Filter:
I only buy B+W filters as I think they really go above and beyond. Not only is their customer service excellent, their manufacturing process is far superior to lesser companies. I've used my new filter on several outings and I simply love it. 10 stops is more than enough to make things technical, but once you get it right the effect is simply amazing. I shot a great picture with a tall building in the background on a busy intersection of NYC. Took a couple of tries to get used to calculating the best exposure, but its not that hard. As always build quality is excellent.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Firm Mount
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Image Manipulation
Comments about B+W 77mm #110 Neutral Density (ND) 3.0 Filter:
No disappointments in this purchase, that's for sure! After reading an article in, I believe, the June issue of the U.K. magazine, 'Digital Camera', I knew I wanted one of these ten stop ND's. While not a 'must have' item, it is certainly a useful one.
I know it will take some time to really get to know it but, for starters, I'm pleased with the results. Ten stops of reduction is a lot. I have some great photos taken during patchy rain shower times. Over our big valleys those times can be very distinctive. This filter really puts a twist on the creative thinking process; opening up new doors for sure.
Its a useful filter for shooting at mid-day when the sun's out. Combining it with a polarizing filter at these times takes a lot of the mid-day haze bright, near-shadowless flatness out of things.
Simply, there's something just plain fun about shooting photos through a filter that's so darned dark you essentially can't see a thing through the viewfinder! You definitely have to do your composing prior to putting this filter on!
Using it in conjunction with my Cokin Z-Pro square filter system with graduated ND's in it is another thing I'm finding effective.
A tripod and remote shutter release are essential.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Optics
- Easy To Use
- Firm Mount
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about B+W 77mm #110 Neutral Density (ND) 3.0 Filter:
Quality feel, works well, great addition to my gear list.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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