Capture a landscape over seconds that transform its movement. ND 2000× Golden Series (GS) substantially reduces light for long exposures of water, clouds and architecture. The range includes screw-in and magnetic versions; choose mounting type alongside diameter.
The checked 82 mm screw-in ND 2000× GS has 14 anti-reflective layers (7+7), protective nano coatings and a brass frame. It has a standard 82 mm front thread and supports a conventional lens cap. Magnetic models have different construction; check individual product specifications.
ND 2000× reduces light by approximately 11 stops and transmits around 0.05% of incoming light. At the same aperture and ISO, exposure time increases approximately 2000-fold: from 1/250 s to 8 seconds, from 1/125 s to 16 seconds, or from 1/30 s to about 67 seconds. Compared with ND 1000×, you gain approximately twice the exposure time under the same conditions. Check the histogram and adjust for actual lighting.
The 82 mm screw-in ND 2000× GS attaches to a matching thread or suitable step-up ring. For a magnetic setup, choose a compatible diameter, such as the 52 mm magnetic ND 2000× GS. Magnetic filters attach to a compatible VFFOTO adapter, magnetic UV filter, or another compatible VFFOTO magnetic or hybrid filter.
Set your composition, focus and base exposure before fitting the filter. Use a sturdy tripod and a self-timer or remote release. For exposures beyond the camera's timed shutter limit, choose Bulb or a timed long-exposure mode. Recalculate if the light changes; with a DSLR, prevent light entering the optical viewfinder as instructed by the manufacturer. White balance and lighting affect the final colours; keep conditions consistent when comparing them. When combining with a CPL, include its reduction in your exposure calculation and check for vignetting.
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