Great comparison of the ND filters. I disagree with people saying that the video is too long - I think it has the right duration because I like to see what tests are being performed and what the individual outcomes are. I actually wouldn't trust as much a video that just quickly goes through the candidates and just selects one as potentially biased. Thanks Dave for putting this together!
Thank you for such a thorough review of each of the filters! The way you approached this test has me browsing through all your other videos now to see what other great content you have. Thanks!
Thanks Dave for making this shootout. i was always looking around for a good ND filter that wont spoil the image quality. I went for the Tiffen and it gave extremely pleasing results as you said, it keeps the image sharp on my GH3 with the Olympus 17mm 1.8 on.
Got a used Genus in mint condition on E-bay for $60 bucks. This thing is amazing! I use it primarily to smooth out water and the like. I used to have to employ three other ND filters for specific situations but, save for those times when I need an exposure over 3 minutes (that's when I resort to my B+W 110), the Genus covers pretty much everything. Really well made piece of kit.
I wonder how many viewers know how much work goes into a video like this? I just bought a 77mm Lightcraft Variable ND from B&H. I wish I would have gotten the 82mm Tiffen. I am working on a test of the iRig Pre for use in filmmaking. I am pretty impressed with its performance so far, especially for a $40 price point. I should have the video up at the end of the week.
Thanks for this test! Helped me pick out the Tiffen. It seems like the Tiffen is really the best bang for the buck at approx. $145 And you're going to really want to spend an extra $200 to obtain absolute clarity with those more expensive filters such as the Heliopan, Singh-Ray or Formatt-Hitech.
Question: lots of people buy a large filter and then use use step up or step down rings. But don't you create an extra -potential- issue by placing a larger or smaller piece of glass in front of the actual lens itself? The light hits the lens from different angles than the original lens size. I can imagine it could cause more vignetting or light defractions with possible color shifting as a result. So there is perhaps a case to be made for only using filters the same size as the lens itself...
Thanks, Dave, that was of great help. Had I been in the US, I would have definitely bought my gear from you. Just one small point: it's Singh Ray not Sting Ray. The latter is a fish.
Great job, Dave! Thank you. Just one detail if you allow me ... It would be really important to state the range of density and/or stops of each. I myself am looking and comparing and reading to find the best I can afford, and became conscious about that the ND variable filters have different ranges, and at least for taking my decission that is a crytical factor. I am not sure but I guess that the best ones have taken away the higher stops not to have any trouble and complains with the "X factor". Nevertheless, their ranges are never equal.
I ordered a Tiffen 77mm ND variable today from BH! Generally, I trust all you do and say (Even that Canon Actuation count software that was later on found to be a hack or whatever from a genius guy in Iran!, that actually worked very well for me without any data bridge or damage to my computer, unlike what others were afraid of!!!!) so can't wait to put a hand on it and freeze all the running bodies of water in my vicinity, then start to see mid-day isolation and great bokeh, by virtue of large F and may be counter lite daytime flash or very long night exposures to have good moving light tracings! or likewise Thanks, pal.
Thank you for the efforts of comparing these ND filters. I have been doing some researched and reviews on which one is right for me as well as affordability. However, I have decided to chose the tiffen which has the best overall results. Once again, thank you for this review. I go for the stiffen. Cheers!!!
Awesome, thanks for the clarification! I guess your comparison proves that, sometimes, you don't get exactly what you pay for! I'm sure you've save a ton of people, including myself, from spending $500+ for a variable ND filter. Thanks, Dave!
If you want to use the ND for video *only*, then shoot footage containing moire with/without the filter. If the moire changes on the 'with' footage, the filter is having an effect on resolving power. This test works because moire is caused by capturing a pattern just outside the resolving power of the current sensor/lens/filter/capture resolution combination. You may well find from this test that most cheap NDs are fine for video using your given camera/lens/video resolution combination.
Dave as always you have the best tutorials, thank you so much. Regardless of these results and the Tiffen, I'm sticking with my solid (non variable) B+W ND filters. I'm thirsting for the GH4 and I've got some 35 year old Nikon Nikkor prime lenses and BW filters, most with 52mm filter threads that I'll be able to keep using when mated with GH4/Nikon mount Metabones Speed booster.
yup, Dave! I wonder how this Viewfinder performs.. Also, when u review it..dont forget about throwing a word or two about if this thing gets foggy or not. [Even Zacuto's Z-Finder that ive tested in B&H got foggy quite quick. tho i went with the Varavon Loupe EX for my 5D, and it performed better. No fogging. Your Carry Speed viewfinder is 100% based on the Varavon model, I'm pretty sure of that :]
Ja, so ein ND Filter ist praktisch! Muss ich auch irgendwann mal kaufen ^^ Das mit der Bildqualität hatte ich gar nicht bedacht. Wieder ein netter hilfreicher Beitrag. Thanks.
Excellent video thanks for putting so much time into this one. Would love to see more videos even if they're less involved. Just sharing a project and talking about it for 5 mins is very enjoyable and helpful to watch :)
I recently bought the Tiffen, but hadn't seen your video first. Have to say I was a bit nervous! Better to be lucky than good I guess. Great review. Thanks Dave!
Nice comparison video Dave! one thing! I would have like to see how BAD the Polaroid ND filter did overall... being ejected from the round up so fast tells me ! don't waste your money! I have one of those and didn't quite understand why my photos had gone soft... Now I know, Thanks to you! I appreciate the fact that you mentioned at the end that cheap ND filters could do... for beginners with kit lenses ! a learning tool maybe? Thanks for the reviews !
That "vignetting" you were seeing, especially with the Heliopan, was not optical vignetting such as a lens produces, it was physical vignetting caused by the metal mount of the filter that was cutting in to the image. You have to look for filters with special thin mounts for ultra wide lenses.
Would like to have seen the B+W filters tested also. I’ve heard some say they are basically the Heliopan. I really doubt that . I like the Tiffen a lot but it did make the Bokeh a little rougher.
If I'm not mistaken, I heared you say you got the vignette problem with your Tamron 24-75mm lens. This is a problem I've encountered my self with this lens at the wide setting, and it's not just with screw in filters. The problem get worse if you employ both a screw in polarizer (with thin frame) and a filtersystem. I tested this in comparision to my Nikon AF 28mm f2.8 D, and I had no vignetting at all using both a standar frame polarizer and filtersystem. The camera I used is a Nikon D800.
German rings/filters are painted brass and can stick permanently as often happens with their filters unless you put...yes non chemical grease lightly on the threads with a Q-Tip
Really good review, I bought an early Genus in the UK a couple of years ago and it was terribly soft. It seemed to a be common problem at the time and they replaced it no questions. When I finally got a replacement it was way better. Like you suggest if you don't have brilliant glass in the first place, you don't always need the best filters. Cheers
One other thing to consider is it seems some ND filters lose sharpness much more quickly as the focal length goes up. For example go to the light-craft-workshop-fader-nd-mark-ii-review on the quantumpie website and scroll down to "Resolution Test at Longer Focal Lengths". BTW I got a 77mm Heliopan in 2011, but was cheaper than you are talking about (though not cheap). One other advantage was it had a minimum of 1 stop, so I could AF f4 lenses on it rather than having to remove the filter to AF.
Nice shootout. I've done the same comparisons of all those as well plus Lightcraft's newer HD and the Kenko NDX (the most expensive one on the market). The newer Lightcraft one is very close to the Genus, which improves upon a lot of the issues that were plagued on the original fader. The Kenko which is the most expensive is the premium choice and beats them all, but the price is it's Achilles heel.
Perfect thanks! I saw an UV review where HOYA came out best (better than TIffen) so I bought a HOYA variable ND 82mm which is more expensive than the Tiffen, but I'm not satisfied at all. That cross vignette pattern is way too visible. Now I'm looking into NiSi, which claim they developed a way to not have a cross vignette at all.
Thanks so much for posting this review Dave. Very informative. It is a shame that there is such a bothersome color cast. This is the main reason I went with a 6 and a 4 stop Hoya ND filter. I can stack them resulting in a blue color cast, but not nearly as bad as what I am seeing here. The filters by themselves are actually fairly neutral and need a small tweak if none at all in WB to correct. To me you lose the convenience factor once you have to do a custom WB.
The only situation where I WOULD use a Fader ND on a wide angle (like the Tokina 11-16) is if I wanted to slightly adjust the exposure over the course of a shot (for instance, over a LONG time lapse). In that case, I'll just zoom in to 13mm (to get rid of any vignetting) and move away from my subject until I can recompose to my liking. Seems like a small price to pay in order to save money in the long run. :)
I own the Genus ND variable and I found it outstanding for the price... I got it stuck to my ND filter the. First time I used it. I learned never over tighten a loose hand tight is best.
would love to see a review of that carryspeed viewfinder shown in this video, i'm looking to get that soon. Great video by the way, very timely. I had no idea about LCW bokeh issue!
Dave, For your step up rings and really and thing that you have metal to metal etc. I used "Frog Lube" it worked wonders on even my cheap step up rings. They dont stick to the filters at all and add just enough lubricant to hang on and come off easily. Hope this helps. P.S. Love your vids. They have helped me so much. Thanks a Bunch.
Hey Doug! I found this to be really helpful. Could you do a comparison of the Vizelex ND Throttle please? It's an ND that goes on the BACK of the lens, and could change everything for A7s users. Thanks!
If you're going wide enough it doesn't matter how much your body crops. If you're going for say, 77mm threaded lenses, 16mm on a crop, 24mm on a full frame, you should theoretically get roughly the same area of vignetting. What you're probably confusing this with is simply crop sensors don't use the full area of glass on a full frame lens, which can improve vignetting at the same usage.
Hi Dave, have you tried out or know anything about the Tiffen IR Variable ND? If so, what do you think about it in comparison to the one you used here in this video? Thanks!
Great video, and although it's from 2012 the ND filters are not that much improved I think in the meantime. I think I go for the Tiffen as well (read a lot of reviews and contest reports of this brand and they are all pretty enthousiast about these filters).
Good review.. I made my own ND with 2 PL filters. And It also produces the same color cast as the same Vari ND filters. and its a tiny soft like the genus..
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Great video. Exactly the test I was looking for. Thx!
You should get a 72-77mm step-up ring. Sensei makes decent step up rings that won't break the bank. At those focal lengths you won't have any vignetting from using a step-up ring, so you should be good to go.
I got a Cameron ND filter and is really good at least in video mode, but It seems like they don't sell it any longer. It was a great price and so far no problem.
I would've liked to see how the Polaroid performed in video. I own a GH2 and that's the reason I bought it and the mode that gets the most use. While resolution for stills wasn't enough it could've been just fine for video, even the GH2/3.
I have a 77mm Vivitar Variable ND that is awesome with maintaining color as you go to darker ND stops but my 58mm Opteka Variable ND starts to turn more and more blue as you get close to the X
Great comparison of the ND filters. I disagree with people saying that the video is too long - I think it has the right duration because I like to see what tests are being performed and what the individual outcomes are. I actually wouldn't trust as much a video that just quickly goes through the candidates and just selects one as potentially biased. Thanks Dave for putting this together!
Thanks I appreciate the comment on the video length.
This is hands down the best ND filter review I've seen after hours of looking online. Thank you so much for your time Dave!
Even after more than three years this video was a great help. Thank you Dave.
I noticed these reviews are getting better and better. Enjoyed it yet again. Thx!
Thank you for such a thorough review of each of the filters! The way you approached this test has me browsing through all your other videos now to see what other great content you have. Thanks!
Fantastic test Dave! I bought the Tiffen after having gone through the same comparison so great to hear that you got the same result. Merry Christmas!
This is most useful review for Variable ND filter I ever saw! Thank you for go thru so many details! Great Job!!!
Because I like to work fast and a variable ND filter is great for fine tuning your exposure in smaller than 1/3rd stop increments.
Thanks Dave for making this shootout. i was always looking around for a good ND filter that wont spoil the image quality. I went for the Tiffen and it gave extremely pleasing results as you said, it keeps the image sharp on my GH3 with the Olympus 17mm 1.8 on.
Excellent review and production quality! You've come a long way, Dave, and you've helped sooo many people, including me!
Got a used Genus in mint condition on E-bay for $60 bucks. This thing is amazing! I use it primarily to smooth out water and the like. I used to have to employ three other ND filters for specific situations but, save for those times when I need an exposure over 3 minutes (that's when I resort to my B+W 110), the Genus covers pretty much everything. Really well made piece of kit.
Surprised by the Singh Ray results. I just picked up the Tiffen and can't wait for it to get here.
it's so great to find some real profesional reviews. Just I missed a Hoya's test but thanks a lot Dave!
I wonder how many viewers know how much work goes into a video like this? I just bought a 77mm Lightcraft Variable ND from B&H. I wish I would have gotten the 82mm Tiffen. I am working on a test of the iRig Pre for use in filmmaking. I am pretty impressed with its performance so far, especially for a $40 price point. I should have the video up at the end of the week.
For the 24mm test I did not use a step up ring, only on my 70-200mm lens and it didn't have an issue.
I'm surprised the Light craft did so bad..but happy you made this video, sending the Hoya and Light Craft BACK!!
Thanks for this test! Helped me pick out the Tiffen. It seems like the Tiffen is really the best bang for the buck at approx. $145 And you're going to really want to spend an extra $200 to obtain absolute clarity with those more expensive filters such as the Heliopan, Singh-Ray or Formatt-Hitech.
thanks for the video Dave, i could have searched the entire internet and not found a better comparison
Thanks for this great shootout! Just ordered the 77mm Tiffen! Can't wait!
Question: lots of people buy a large filter and then use use step up or step down rings. But don't you create an extra -potential- issue by placing a larger or smaller piece of glass in front of the actual lens itself? The light hits the lens from different angles than the original lens size. I can imagine it could cause more vignetting or light defractions with possible color shifting as a result. So there is perhaps a case to be made for only using filters the same size as the lens itself...
Thanks, Dave, that was of great help. Had I been in the US, I would have definitely bought my gear from you. Just one small point: it's Singh Ray not Sting Ray. The latter is a fish.
Yes! I plan on doing one next year since I need one.
Thank you! I recently received the Genus eclipse 77mm ND fader. It has worked great! I would recommend it, great build quality!
Great question, I used a full frame for the test. I have not tried it on my crop sensor yet.
Great job, Dave! Thank you.
Just one detail if you allow me ...
It would be really important to state the range of density and/or stops of each.
I myself am looking and comparing and reading to find the best I can afford, and became conscious about that the ND variable filters have different ranges, and at least for taking my decission that is a crytical factor.
I am not sure but I guess that the best ones have taken away the higher stops not to have any trouble and complains with the "X factor". Nevertheless, their ranges are never equal.
thank you very much. I am from Argentina and my girlfriend is in B & H today so your video has been essential for me. so many thanks to you
I ordered a Tiffen 77mm ND variable today from BH!
Generally, I trust all you do and say (Even that Canon Actuation count software that was later on found to be a hack or whatever from a genius guy in Iran!, that actually worked very well for me without any data bridge or damage to my computer, unlike what others were afraid of!!!!) so can't wait to put a hand on it and freeze all the running bodies of water in my vicinity, then start to see mid-day isolation and great bokeh, by virtue of large F and may be counter lite daytime flash or very long night exposures to have good moving light tracings! or likewise
Thanks, pal.
You are getting better and better, great test! Thanks
Thank you for the efforts of comparing these ND filters. I have been doing some researched and reviews on which one is right for me as well as affordability. However, I have decided to chose the tiffen which has the best overall results. Once again, thank you for this review. I go for the stiffen. Cheers!!!
Awesome, thanks for the clarification! I guess your comparison proves that, sometimes, you don't get exactly what you pay for! I'm sure you've save a ton of people, including myself, from spending $500+ for a variable ND filter. Thanks, Dave!
If you want to use the ND for video *only*, then shoot footage containing moire with/without the filter. If the moire changes on the 'with' footage, the filter is having an effect on resolving power.
This test works because moire is caused by capturing a pattern just outside the resolving power of the current sensor/lens/filter/capture resolution combination.
You may well find from this test that most cheap NDs are fine for video using your given camera/lens/video resolution combination.
Thanks, I really like to hear that I am improving.
best comparison in d market till date....keep up sir...Ur d boss ...awesome
Dave as always you have the best tutorials, thank you so much. Regardless of these results and the Tiffen, I'm sticking with my solid (non variable) B+W ND filters. I'm thirsting for the GH4 and I've got some 35 year old Nikon Nikkor prime lenses and BW filters, most with 52mm filter threads that I'll be able to keep using when mated with GH4/Nikon mount Metabones Speed booster.
Just a heads up that the Genus link in the Show Notes links to the Tiffen Page. Great shootout. Appreciate this!
What a great field test. Thanks for the great info on these filters Dave. Would love to get my hands on the Tiffen.
You have a unique style on doing reviews! Really great job!
I really appreciate you effort, it helps me a lot.
thanks for this. For those who need a 77mm filter the Tiffen is on sale through 12/20/12 at B&H for only $130. Not bad!
yup, Dave! I wonder how this Viewfinder performs..
Also, when u review it..dont forget about throwing a word or two about if this thing gets foggy or not. [Even Zacuto's Z-Finder that ive tested in B&H got foggy quite quick. tho i went with the Varavon Loupe EX for my 5D, and it performed better. No fogging. Your Carry Speed viewfinder is 100% based on the Varavon model, I'm pretty sure of that :]
Ja, so ein ND Filter ist praktisch! Muss ich auch irgendwann mal kaufen ^^
Das mit der Bildqualität hatte ich gar nicht bedacht.
Wieder ein netter hilfreicher Beitrag. Thanks.
I just want to give you a shout out for making such a well done review. Tip of the hat sir!
You review came just in time! Just looking into which variable ND filter to buy. Thanks Dave.
Excellent video thanks for putting so much time into this one. Would love to see more videos even if they're less involved. Just sharing a project and talking about it for 5 mins is very enjoyable and helpful to watch :)
I recently bought the Tiffen, but hadn't seen your video first. Have to say I was a bit nervous! Better to be lucky than good I guess. Great review. Thanks Dave!
I like using primes too, but zooms fit my shooting style a lot better.
Nice comparison video Dave! one thing! I would have like to see how BAD the Polaroid ND filter did overall... being ejected from the round up so fast tells me ! don't waste your money! I have one of those and didn't quite understand why my photos had gone soft... Now I know, Thanks to you! I appreciate the fact that you mentioned at the end that cheap ND filters could do... for beginners with kit lenses ! a learning tool maybe? Thanks for the reviews !
That "vignetting" you were seeing, especially with the Heliopan, was not optical vignetting such as a lens produces, it was physical vignetting caused by the metal mount of the filter that was cutting in to the image. You have to look for filters with special thin mounts for ultra wide lenses.
I did see that Ryan reviewed that one. It might be awhile before I do.
The G3 works great on its own.
Would like to have seen the B+W filters tested also. I’ve heard some say they are basically the Heliopan. I really doubt that .
I like the Tiffen a lot but it did make the Bokeh a little rougher.
Yes if you click through with that link and buy anything it will help me out. Thanks, I appreciate the support.
If I'm not mistaken, I heared you say you got the vignette problem with your Tamron 24-75mm lens. This is a problem I've encountered my self with this lens at the wide setting, and it's not just with screw in filters. The problem get worse if you employ both a screw in polarizer (with thin frame) and a filtersystem. I tested this in comparision to my Nikon AF 28mm f2.8 D, and I had no vignetting at all using both a standar frame polarizer and filtersystem. The camera I used is a Nikon D800.
Yes, part of this video was done with two rebels.
German rings/filters are painted brass and can stick permanently as often happens with their filters unless you put...yes non chemical grease lightly on the threads with a Q-Tip
Good comparison but you forgot to test lens flare.
Very nice vid. Thanks for the effort and you've help me decide on the Tiffen.
Really good review, I bought an early Genus in the UK a couple of years ago and it was terribly soft. It seemed to a be common problem at the time and they replaced it no questions. When I finally got a replacement it was way better. Like you suggest if you don't have brilliant glass in the first place, you don't always need the best filters.
Cheers
Best review I've seen on the variable filters. Nice work.
One other thing to consider is it seems some ND filters lose sharpness much more quickly as the focal length goes up. For example go to the light-craft-workshop-fader-nd-mark-ii-review on the quantumpie website and scroll down to "Resolution Test at Longer Focal Lengths".
BTW I got a 77mm Heliopan in 2011, but was cheaper than you are talking about (though not cheap). One other advantage was it had a minimum of 1 stop, so I could AF f4 lenses on it rather than having to remove the filter to AF.
Nice shootout. I've done the same comparisons of all those as well plus Lightcraft's newer HD and the Kenko NDX (the most expensive one on the market). The newer Lightcraft one is very close to the Genus, which improves upon a lot of the issues that were plagued on the original fader. The Kenko which is the most expensive is the premium choice and beats them all, but the price is it's Achilles heel.
Thanks, it is listed in the description..
really appreciated the time you took to make this... its a very important issue and
now B&H will be takin my money. ;)
Sorry I only have digital downloads and streaming right now, my t3i course should be coming out soon.
Can't thank you enough. This helped me make my tiffin purchase!
Perfect thanks! I saw an UV review where HOYA came out best (better than TIffen) so I bought a HOYA variable ND 82mm which is more expensive than the Tiffen, but I'm not satisfied at all. That cross vignette pattern is way too visible.
Now I'm looking into NiSi, which claim they developed a way to not have a cross vignette at all.
You're videos are always awesome and relevant Doug! Keep up the amazing work :)
It is the Carryspeed and the lens is the Tamron 24-70, check out my gear page.
Thanks so much for posting this review Dave. Very informative. It is a shame that there is such a bothersome color cast. This is the main reason I went with a 6 and a 4 stop Hoya ND filter. I can stack them resulting in a blue color cast, but not nearly as bad as what I am seeing here. The filters by themselves are actually fairly neutral and need a small tweak if none at all in WB to correct. To me you lose the convenience factor once you have to do a custom WB.
The only situation where I WOULD use a Fader ND on a wide angle (like the Tokina 11-16) is if I wanted to slightly adjust the exposure over the course of a shot (for instance, over a LONG time lapse). In that case, I'll just zoom in to 13mm (to get rid of any vignetting) and move away from my subject until I can recompose to my liking. Seems like a small price to pay in order to save money in the long run. :)
I own the Genus ND variable and I found it outstanding for the price... I got it stuck to my ND filter the. First time I used it. I learned never over tighten a loose hand tight is best.
would love to see a review of that carryspeed viewfinder shown in this video, i'm looking to get that soon. Great video by the way, very timely. I had no idea about LCW bokeh issue!
Dave, For your step up rings and really and thing that you have metal to metal etc. I used "Frog Lube" it worked wonders on even my cheap step up rings. They dont stick to the filters at all and add just enough lubricant to hang on and come off easily. Hope this helps. P.S. Love your vids. They have helped me so much. Thanks a Bunch.
The Tiffen is definitely a great Filter. I have it and made a review specifically about it.
Well done Dave, excellent video. Very informative and in depth
ha i watched this awhile back but have watched it again as I'm ready to purchase another VND filter. great review.
Hey Doug! I found this to be really helpful. Could you do a comparison of the Vizelex ND Throttle please? It's an ND that goes on the BACK of the lens, and could change everything for A7s users. Thanks!
havent even watched the vid yet....just wanna say keep up the good work....
Yes, this one took me way longer than I expected.
thanks for taking the time to test them!!!
Great honesty in your vids Dave!
If you're going wide enough it doesn't matter how much your body crops. If you're going for say, 77mm threaded lenses, 16mm on a crop, 24mm on a full frame, you should theoretically get roughly the same area of vignetting. What you're probably confusing this with is simply crop sensors don't use the full area of glass on a full frame lens, which can improve vignetting at the same usage.
Hi Dave, have you tried out or know anything about the Tiffen IR Variable ND? If so, what do you think about it in comparison to the one you used here in this video? Thanks!
Great video, and although it's from 2012 the ND filters are not that much improved I think in the meantime. I think I go for the Tiffen as well (read a lot of reviews and contest reports of this brand and they are all pretty enthousiast about these filters).
Nice review, I'm getting the Tiffen. I thought the Tamron 70-200 was a 77mm.
Good review.. I made my own ND with 2 PL filters. And It also produces the same color cast as the same Vari ND filters. and its a tiny soft like the genus..
Great video. Exactly the test I was looking for. Thx!
You should get a 72-77mm step-up ring. Sensei makes decent step up rings that won't break the bank. At those focal lengths you won't have any vignetting from using a step-up ring, so you should be good to go.
I was debating between the tiffen or cokin. I'm glad u made this vid... Thanks!
Good video, as I am actually in the market for a variable ND filter. Thank you again!
Yes, maybe next year, but I need a good story.
Great job, Dave. I shoot the Canon 5D MKIII as well. I was interested in your Tamron lens. What kind is it in terms of speed and range?
Nice hat. I worked at New Belgium in Fort Collins for a while. I appreciate the review as I am considering an ND filter.
I appreciate you trying.
I got a Cameron ND filter and is really good at least in video mode, but It seems like they don't sell it any longer. It was a great price and so far no problem.
I would've liked to see how the Polaroid performed in video. I own a GH2 and that's the reason I bought it and the mode that gets the most use. While resolution for stills wasn't enough it could've been just fine for video, even the GH2/3.
It's up to you they are both good.
Great evaluation piece. I'm going with Tiffen. BTW, what magnifier hood are you using? I have a Canon 70D.
I have a 77mm Vivitar Variable ND that is awesome with maintaining color as you go to darker ND stops
but my 58mm Opteka Variable ND starts to turn more and more blue as you get close to the X
I might add that I'd be happy to support your work following your links, however I reside in Sweden and cannot afford buying overseas.
Dave,
Disregard my question. I went back and watched the video again and see that you use an 82mm.