55mm ND1000 (10-Stop) ND Filter, Super Slim 28 Multi-Layer Coatings - Nano-Xcel Series
SKU: KF01.1003
The product does exactly what it should and decent pictures are taken without irregularities. Of course not the image quality of real glass filters by 100 or more. One cannot and cannot expect that. For the simple hobby photographer, however, completely sufficient.
14/05/2025
I just received this (52mm, for a Nikon 50mm f/1.8 on a D600) and it looks solid.
Initially, I had some trouble with the exposure. In a setting where aperture priority gave me 1/100s (w/o filter), I expected to get 10s shutter speed with the ND1000. However, the camera came up with ~1/5s - and the photo was almost black. It took me a while to figure out that the metering was affected by light coming in from the viewfinder. Once I covered that, the images were well-exposed (and I got the 10s, as expected).
I hope this saves others some time and worries (one hour in my case, plus the fear of having wasted $28 and not being able to understand my camera...)
Initially, I had some trouble with the exposure. In a setting where aperture priority gave me 1/100s (w/o filter), I expected to get 10s shutter speed with the ND1000. However, the camera came up with ~1/5s - and the photo was almost black. It took me a while to figure out that the metering was affected by light coming in from the viewfinder. Once I covered that, the images were well-exposed (and I got the 10s, as expected).
I hope this saves others some time and worries (one hour in my case, plus the fear of having wasted $28 and not being able to understand my camera...)
12/05/2025
To smooth out water in waterfalls or creeks, you need 9 or 10 stops of ND. The VND filters that go up to 400 are not enough.
09/05/2025
The filter works very well on my Sony Alpha 7 III with a Tamron 24mm F / 2.8. There is no cross formation or other unsightly effects. The workmanship feels good and comes in a practical plastic case. As always, the shipping was great with Amazon. I can definitely recommend the 67mm version of the filter. BUT, the filter may not take into account that well in other sizes.
07/05/2025
Awesome filter, but be aware, autofocus wont happen if there is not enough light! Taht was my first lesson :)
25/04/2025