Neutral density filter: Hi to all I wonder which ND filter You would recommend and from which manufacturer ? I am interested in a filter that would enable me to shoot waterfalls and...

Noledge Loc: Sweden

Hi to all

I wonder which ND filter You would recommend and from which manufacturer ?

I am interested in a filter that would enable me to shoot waterfalls and waves with long shutter speeds to get that silky smooth look.

Best regards

Kenneth

mborn Loc: Massachusetts

A 3, 6, and a 10 in the largest size that will fit all your lens use step=up rings B&W HOYA for some

timberfalls1

I use the Breakthrough Photography 6 & 10 stop ND filters and get tremendous results with almost no color cast in my photos. They have a 25 year warranty and a 300 day money back guarantee. I did a lot of research and finally ended up with these. FStoppers did a great test on all the big names, you should take a look. I'very used B+W in the past but now will probably shift to Breakthrough Photography.

rjaywallace Loc: Wisconsin

B+W 101 (0.3) or 102 (0.6) multicoated neutral density filters are very high quality and reasonably priced.

timberfalls1

I use the Breakthrough Photography 6 & 10 stop ND filters and get tremendous results with almost no color cast in my photos. They have a 25 year warranty and a 300 day money back guarantee. I did a lot of research and finally ended up with these. FStoppers did a great test on all the big names, you should take a look. I'very used B+W in the past but now will probably shift to Breakthrough Photography.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Noledge wrote:

Hi to all

I wonder which ND filter You would recommend and from which manufacturer ?

I am interested in a filter that would enable me to shoot waterfalls and waves with long shutter speeds to get that silky smooth look.

Best regards

Kenneth

I have a dark one, ND8, 3 stops, .8. Like other things in photography, the filter makers messed up when it came to naming them, or maybe someone else is to blame. There are up to three names for one filter, like the one I have. Why does this filter get so many names: 2X ND8 or ND64 (6)?

Here are a lot of links on ND filters.

http://www.alexwisephotography.net/blog/2009/07/23/neutral-density-reference-chart/
http://digital-photography-school.com/beginners-guide-buying-filters/
http://digital-photography-school.com/step-by-step-guide-to-long-exposure-photography/
http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/10-Stop-Neutral-Density-Filter.aspx
http://www.cambridgeincolour.com/tutorials/neutral-density-filters.htm
http://www.alexwisephotography.net/blog/2009/07/23/neutral-density-reference-chart/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpNtAXbaNr0
https://www.ephotozine.com/article/how-an-nd-filter-can-remove-crowds-from-busy-shots--27054

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

Kenneth, without a doubt I'd recommend B+W filters, which ever you purchase. What I'd recommend against, discussed this with a B+W tech, is the variable ND filter. As to which you'd need, that is something you'd have to decide for yourself. Personally, I think you could do well with their 3,0 filter.
--Bob

Noledge wrote:

Hi to all

I wonder which ND filter You would recommend and from which manufacturer ?

I am interested in a filter that would enable me to shoot waterfalls and waves with long shutter speeds to get that silky smooth look.

Best regards

Kenneth

papakatz45 Loc: South Florida-West Palm Beach

rmalarz wrote:

Kenneth, without a doubt I'd recommend B+W filters, which ever you purchase. What I'd recommend against, discussed this with a B+W tech, is the variable ND filter. As to which you'd need, that is something you'd have to decide for yourself.
--Bob

He obviously is looking for help with an issue he has very little, if any, knowledge. He is looking for recomendations on a process. Telling him he has to decide for himself isn't helpful.

mborn Loc: Massachusetts

Just read the data on the breakthrough filters seems impressive

Cdouthitt Loc: Traverse City, MI

Haida 10 stop filter fitted to fit my largest lens, then step down rings to fit my smaller ones. I also use Haida 100 x 150 reverse ND's with (and without) the 10 stop installed. B+W is pretty good too, but they don't do 100x150 filters, and I wanted to keep the brands similar to avoid unwanted color shifts.

Leitz Loc: Solms

Cdouthitt wrote:

Haida 10 stop filter fitted to fit my largest lens, then step down rings to fit my smaller ones.

You cannot fit a larger filter on a smaller lens with step-down rings! Step-up rings work, though.

Cdouthitt Loc: Traverse City, MI

Leitz wrote:

You cannot fit a larger filter on a smaller lens with step-down rings! Step-up rings work, though.

Correct...coffee hasn't kicked in yet.

Rob Almeda Loc: Gaithersburg, Maryland

Same with me, I did a lot of research and ended with Breakthrough Photography. I used a 6 stop with excellent result and no color cast.

timberfalls1 wrote:

I use the Breakthrough Photography 6 & 10 stop ND filters and get tremendous results with almost no color cast in my photos. They have a 25 year warranty and a 300 day money back guarantee. I did a lot of research and finally ended up with these. FStoppers did a great test on all the big names, you should take a look. I'very used B+W in the past but now will probably shift to Breakthrough Photography.

davidrb Loc: Half way there on the 45th Parallel

Noledge wrote:

Hi to all

I wonder which ND filter You would recommend and from which manufacturer ?

I am interested in a filter that would enable me to shoot waterfalls and waves with long shutter speeds to get that silky smooth look.

Best regards

Kenneth

Realize that ND filters are only needed for this under very bright sunlight. I just spent a week shooting waterfalls and waves and never used an ND filter once. Was still able to get water-to-taffy look with no problems. Work your exposure and get the shutter speed very slow. Aperture is your best friend but ISO can be important also in doing this.

Leitz Loc: Solms

Cdouthitt wrote:

Correct...coffee hasn't kicked in yet.

Actually, it can be done. Use the correct reversing ring on the lens, and mount the filter backwards!