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Hoya 77mm Variable Neutral Density Filter
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UPC:
024066055569
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MFR:
A-77VDY
$134.95
Reduce Exposure by 1.5-9 Stops
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Key Features
- Variable 0.45-2.7 Neutral Density Filter
- Reduce Exposure by 1.5-9 Stops
- Darkens Entire Image
- Greater Control Over Exposure Settings
Overview
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The Hoya Variable Neutral Density Filter provides a convenient way to maintain exposure control by being able to vary the amount of light entering the camera by 1.5 to 9 stops (0.45 to 2.7 density for Cine use). The precision built-in double ring design allows the outer ring rotates to control amount of neutral density effect anywhere within the 1.5 – 9 stop range. This double-ring design is also thin to reduce the likelihood of vignetting with wide-angle lenses. This control allows for many special effects such as being able to control depth of field by using a wider aperture or create or control motion blur by being able to choose just the right slower shutter speeds for perfect blurring.
The HOYA Variable Neutral Density filter can take the place of a range of graded ND filters which saves money by only needing to buy one filter and saves time on location or on set by not needing to change filters constantly to change the effect, just turn the right to get the effect you want. The HOYA Variable Neutral Density filter puts you in control.
An example: The if your normal exposure without the filter is 1/250 of a second at f/11 the and you mount the filter and set it to the “Min” setting, then your exposure will be 1/90 of a second at the same f/11 or it could be 1/250 of a second a f/6.5 depending on which setting you want to control. If your desired effect is motion blur in the picture then turn the filter ring and watch your shutter speed drop in camera. At Max setting a shutter speed of 2 full seconds (9 stops) is possible at the same f/11 aperture.
This is an especially useful tool when creating motion blur in moving water such as waterfalls, rivers and crashing waves. Other examples of good times to use very slow shutter speeds to create blur are; moving vehicles, trains, cars and congested city traffic; blurred panning effects where the subject, a runner, bicyclist or car is clear but the background around it is blurred from the camera following its movement
Variable Neutral Density filters, and ND filters in general have these main uses:
Slow down shutter speed for motion blurring effects like waterfalls, cars or blurred panning movement to make the subject stand out from the background.
Allow wider apertures to be used to decrease depth-of-field, literally focusing more attention on the subject.
Allow higher ISO films to be used in brighter lighting conditions
Allow cine/video cameras, which have a fixed shutter-speed range, to film on brighter lighting conditions such as the beach or in snow on a sunny day.
The Hoya Variable Density filter uses high-quality optical glass from Hoya Corporation, the worlds largest optical glass manufacturer and is available in sizes 52mm to 82mm.
For best results Hoya recommends using a tripod when photographing with slow shutter speeds.
Notes:
The practical exposure range and light transmittance will vary depending on the situation. When using the filter near or at MIN a cross-like dark pattern will appear across the image and cannot be eliminated. This is a property of the filter and all variable ND filters.
The HOYA Variable Neutral Density filter can take the place of a range of graded ND filters which saves money by only needing to buy one filter and saves time on location or on set by not needing to change filters constantly to change the effect, just turn the right to get the effect you want. The HOYA Variable Neutral Density filter puts you in control.
An example: The if your normal exposure without the filter is 1/250 of a second at f/11 the and you mount the filter and set it to the “Min” setting, then your exposure will be 1/90 of a second at the same f/11 or it could be 1/250 of a second a f/6.5 depending on which setting you want to control. If your desired effect is motion blur in the picture then turn the filter ring and watch your shutter speed drop in camera. At Max setting a shutter speed of 2 full seconds (9 stops) is possible at the same f/11 aperture.
This is an especially useful tool when creating motion blur in moving water such as waterfalls, rivers and crashing waves. Other examples of good times to use very slow shutter speeds to create blur are; moving vehicles, trains, cars and congested city traffic; blurred panning effects where the subject, a runner, bicyclist or car is clear but the background around it is blurred from the camera following its movement
Variable Neutral Density filters, and ND filters in general have these main uses:
Slow down shutter speed for motion blurring effects like waterfalls, cars or blurred panning movement to make the subject stand out from the background.
Allow wider apertures to be used to decrease depth-of-field, literally focusing more attention on the subject.
Allow higher ISO films to be used in brighter lighting conditions
Allow cine/video cameras, which have a fixed shutter-speed range, to film on brighter lighting conditions such as the beach or in snow on a sunny day.
The Hoya Variable Density filter uses high-quality optical glass from Hoya Corporation, the worlds largest optical glass manufacturer and is available in sizes 52mm to 82mm.
For best results Hoya recommends using a tripod when photographing with slow shutter speeds.
Notes:
The practical exposure range and light transmittance will vary depending on the situation. When using the filter near or at MIN a cross-like dark pattern will appear across the image and cannot be eliminated. This is a property of the filter and all variable ND filters.
More Information
Discontinued
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Product Name
Hoya 77mm Variable Neutral Density Filter
MFR #
A-77VDY
Price
$134.95
Brand
Hoya
Customer Reviews
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Based on 11 ratings
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Miguel
Huge improvement over other Hoya variable
I've been shooting with the regular hoya variable density filter for years and have been pretty happy with it except for the slight color cast at higher densities, which I can fix pretty well in LR. When I saw this I had to give it a try and wow it is a huge improvement. Higher quality frame, amazing glass, better sharpness, pretty much everything they say is true with regard to this filters constrution. Also, no color shift from 1-8 stops and I can't see any cross polarization on my 24-70mm at any focal length. I am glad I spent the money
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Cory
Great for video
I use this selectively for video work and it creates a dynamic look when lit correctly.
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Kenny
Impressive but Expensive
I have tried a lot of different variable ND viflters for both stills and video and this is by far the most impressive filter I have used. It is beautifully manufactered the ration is incredible smooth and the end results are very good. I think they are be very conservative about their recomendations about lens use. I have have amazing reuslts at all densities on my 20mm. I can not detect any cross polarization (x-effect). It definatley shows up on wider lenses but not as bad as they make it out to be. I can only give 4 stars because of cost and only 2 size selections.
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Anthony
Works well
It works well for what I need it for just wish the filter rotated like a circular polarizer so it would be easier to position the points of the star. Otherwise it's a good filter
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Kathleen R
Best for video
I shoot corporate events and large parties where the light is always changing and screwing with my exposures, cause shoot manual. This filter saves mu butt all the time. The color is great and it is super easy to use. I can control my exposure without ever chaning my shutter, t-stop, or ISO. Love it.
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Fritz
The bomb
I shoot a lot of wedding videos and am constatnly moving from inside to outside and back again. I love shooting wide open or slight stipped down while maintaining a 50th or 120th of a second shutter. I tried straight ND's which work of couse but not for my style of video so a variable is necessary. I have tried a few with marginal results inlcuding the other Hoya filter but this one is the BOMB!!!! It has changed the way I shoot. The color is natural and consistent at all density ranges. All I have to do is rotate the filter to get my shutter speed exactly where I want it. I will even make slight adjustments while filming and the color never changes, just the exposure. It has saved me a lot of time in editing and helps me captures shots I wouldn't try before.
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johnny B
Costs too much / Make smaller sizes
$350 for a filter is crazy. Even for one as good as this. I only needed a 62mm but had to buy the 77mm and then spend another $10 to for a step up ring so I could get it on my lens. It would be a lot better if they made smaller sizes.
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Masa
Good filter
This is a good filter. I like it. The stars look good in my pictures.
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Kristi
Cool Tip
I was out shooting with a friend and stared using this filter when my friend said I should shoot two pictures one with the filter and one with out. Then I could selct the areas that I want the stars to by by painting them onto the image that didn't have the filter. Can't beleive how cool this is.
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Huyen P
replaces 4 filters for me
Replaced 4 nd filters. It is really good. Like hoya filters are quality.
