This 1-stop, 72mm Hoya HMC ND Filter is an ND filter with a 2x filter factor that provides a 1-stop exposure reduction. Its 0.3 optical density creates a darkening of the entire image, allowing you to photograph with a wider aperture or slower shutter speed without overexposing your image. By slowing your exposure time, you can create motion blur for special effects or to convey a sense of movement. Opening your iris allows you to create shallow depth of field, which can help isolate your subject. Neutral density filters do not affect the coloration of the image and are ideal for pairing with other filters.
To prevent internal ghosting and reflections, each glass surface includes three layers of anti-reflection coating. These coatings also offer greater protection to the filter substrate and help it to stay clean for longer than with uncoated filters.
This filter is constructed from optical glass for increased clarity and color fidelity. Its aluminum-alloy filter ring is durable while remaining lightweight.
- 0.3 optical density filter darkens the image, allowing you to photograph with a longer shutter speed or wider aperture than normally required.
- Providing a 1-stop exposure reduction, this filter allows you to control depth of field and convey movement more easily.
- Filter does not affect coloration of the image and is ideal for use with other filters.
- Each glass surface includes three layers of anti-reflection coating to prevent internal ghosting and reflections.
- Constructed from optical glass for clarity.
- Aluminum-alloy filter ring is durable while remaining lightweight.
- 72mm front filter threads allow for use with other filters.
- Plastic filter case for storage and transport.