Kenko NDX II Variable ND Filter 67mm Adjustable ND2.5 to ND450 Neutral Gray Detachable Lever

[Product Description]

Product Introduction

The 'Variable NDX II' is a variable ND filter that allows you to adjust the light reduction by rotating the front frame. It can be smoothly adjusted from ND2.5 to ND450, consolidating multiple ND filters into one. This filter is essential for preventing overexposure during video shooting with digital cameras and can also be used for slow shutter photography in still images.

The 'Variable NDX II' features a newly developed polarization film that enhances color neutrality. As a result, it can be used up to ND450 (when focal length is 50mm or more). It also improves operability by allowing the attachment of a detachable control lever to the filter frame. The lever can be mounted in two different positions. Additionally, the rotating frame has a range of 90°, eliminating the need for excessive turning and making operation easier.

■ Product Features - An essential filter for digital video shooting In video recording, the appropriate shutter speed depends on the frame rate (fps). Usually, it should be up to twice the frame rate. If the shutter speed is too fast, the motion may appear choppy and unnatural. Using an ND filter to set the shutter speed to an appropriate value allows for smooth, natural footage. This is especially important when shooting with a wide aperture to achieve background blur. With the 'Variable NDX II', you can freely change the density even in rapidly changing lighting conditions, maintaining the correct shutter speed.

- Prevents overexposure when shooting with wide open apertures and enables slow shutter effects When shooting in bright sunlight with a bright lens like F1.4, even at the maximum shutter speed of 1/8000 sec, overexposure may occur. Using the 'Variable NDX II' to reduce light allows you to shoot with the lens wide open without overexposing. Without an ND filter, you would need to stop down the aperture, which can affect the desired expression and cause diffraction and image quality reduction. It also enables slow shutter effects while maintaining the lens's resolution, allowing for creative expressions of flowing water, moving people, or vehicles.

- Reduces light without color cast The variable ND filter has a structure similar to stacking two PL filters, changing the density by rotating the filter. Conventional polarization films can cause color cast, but the 'Variable NDX II' uses a newly developed polarization film that ensures neutral color reproduction. It is truly the ultimate variable ND filter.

*Note: When the density is close to maximum, a cross-shaped pattern may appear in the image. This phenomenon is more likely with shorter focal lengths and varies depending on the lens used.

■ Approximate usable density ranges (all based on 35mm format): - 24mm focal length → ND2.5 to ND40 - 35mm focal length → ND2.5 to ND80 - 50mm and above → ND2.5 to ND450

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A variable ND filter that adjusts light reduction by rotating the front frame. Adjustable from ND2.5 to ND450 (at 50mm focal length) with smooth, continuous control. Features a newly developed polarization film for improved color neutrality, enabling more natural color shooting. Includes a detachable control lever for easy adjustment during video recording. Approximate usable density ranges (all based on 35mm format): 24mm focal length → ND40, 35mm focal length → ND80, 50mm and above → ND450

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