Designed for photographers looking to lengthen exposure times, the Formatt-Hitech 165 x 165mm Firecrest ND Joel Tjintjelaar Long Exposure Filter Kit #1 is a versatile kit containing 3-stop, 6-stop, and 10-stop solid neutral density filters, as well as the Lucroit 165mm filter holder and an adapter ring for attaching to lenses with a filter thread diameter of 95mm. All part of the Firecrest series, these ND filters allow you to photograph with a wider aperture or longer shutter speed than normally required in order to better control depth of field and convey movement more easily. Also included within this kit is a dedicated exposure chart to help gauge how much to increase your exposure times, as well as an exclusive booklet containing photographs and insight from photographer Joel Tjintjelaar.
The design of these filters have been optimized for use with digital sensors and promote nearly flat attenuation of visible, UV, and infrared light. Due to imaging sensors' greater susceptibility to infrared light, compared to traditional film, color casts can occur when photographing darker subjects that require increased exposure times. These filters provide a high level of neutrality across all three spectrums in order to eliminate color casts and ensure cleaner, truer blacks.
Applied to the outside of the Schott Superwite glass construction is a 15-layer Firecrest multi-coating, which helps to minimize reflections and flare in order maintain truer colors and contrast. The multi-coating is also scratch-resistant and hydrophobic to benefit the overall durability of the filters. Each measures 6.5 x 6.5" / 165 x 165mm and is 0.08" / 2mm-thick, making them compatible with the included Formatt-Hitech 165mm Lucroit Filter Holder.
Applied to the outside of the Schott Superwite glass construction is a 15-layer Firecrest multi-coating, which helps to minimize reflections and flare in order maintain truer colors and contrast. The multi-coating is also scratch-resistant and hydrophobic to benefit the overall durability of the filters. Additionally, these filters are 0.08" / 2mm-thick, making them compatible with the included Formatt-Hitech 165mm Lucroit Filter Holder.
- An exposure chart is included to benefit the use of these filters. Since the filters require a notable amount of additional exposure in order to produce well-exposed results, this chart helps with understanding the necessary calculations to exposure times.
- Additionally, an exclusive booklet of Joel Tjintjelaar's work is also included for inspiration and a closer look at how he utilizes this system of filters for his own photography.