Use time as a creative tool. ND 1000× Premium Series (PS) substantially extends exposure time, helping you photograph water, clouds and city movement differently. The range offers traditional screw-in mounting, optical glass and surface treatments for easier care.
The checked 72 mm ND 1000× PS has 12 anti-reflective layers (6+6), protective nano coatings and a slim aluminium-alloy frame. Anti-reflective treatment reduces glass reflections; nano coatings help remove droplets and grease. Check each product for other sizes.
ND 1000× reduces light by approximately 10 stops and transmits around 0.1% of incoming light. At the same aperture and ISO, exposure time increases approximately one thousandfold. A base exposure of 1/125 s becomes about 8 seconds; 1/30 s becomes about 33 seconds. These calculations are approximate: check the histogram and actual lighting conditions.
Use a sturdy tripod and a self-timer or remote release. Before fitting the filter, meter the base exposure and focus as appropriate for your camera. Calculate the new shutter speed, attach the filter and check the histogram. For exposures beyond the camera's timed shutter limit, use Bulb or a timed long-exposure mode. With a DSLR, prevent light entering the optical viewfinder as instructed by its manufacturer. Water need not be completely smooth: choose the exposure time for the amount of texture you want to retain.
Match the thread diameter, not the focal length. Explore the 72 mm ND 1000× PS or 55 mm ND 1000× PS, for example. With step-up rings and stacked filters, check compatibility and vignetting. See each product for construction details and availability.
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