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Formatt Hitech 100x100mm (4x4") 2mm Firecrest ND 4.8 Neutral Density 16 Stops Filter

SKU: HTFC100ND48

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2017-08-29T10:41:49

Rated 5 out of 5

2017 Solar Eclipse

I bought this for my trip to Greenville, SC where I photographed the solar eclipse of 2017. Absolutely amazing. The photo I attached will show prior to the eclipse with the filter and then totality without the filter. Rogesphoto.com

ROGERS S.

Formatt Hitech Firecrest ND Specifications

  • Filter Type

    Solid neutral density with IR attenuation

  • Density

    4.8 (16 stop)

  • Multi-Coated

    Yes; 15-layer

  • Effect

    Permits a longer exposure and helps to attenuate IR contamination

  • Construction

    Schott Superwite glass

  • Size

    4 x 4" / 100 x 100mm (0.08" / 2 mm-thick)

  • UPC Code

    886235192327

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About Formatt Hitech Firecrest ND

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2017 Solar Eclipse

By ROGERS S.

I bought this for my trip to Greenville, SC where I photographed the solar eclipse of 2017. Absolutely amazing. The photo I attached will show prior to the eclipse with the filter and then totality without the filter. Rogesphoto.com

The Hitech Firecrest ND 100x100mm (4x4") Neutral Density Filter is a solid neutral density filter providing a 16 stop reduction in exposure. This 4.8 density creates a darkening of the entire image, allowing you to photograph with a wider aperture or longer shutter speed than normally required. By slowing your exposure time or increasing your aperture, you are able to control depth of field and convey movement more easily.

The IRND design of this filter has been optimized for use with digital sensors and promote nearly flat attenuation of visible, UV and infrared light. Due to imaging sensors' greater susceptibility to infrared light, compared to traditional film, color casts can occur when photographing darker subjects that require increased exposure times. This filter provides a high level of neutrality across all three spectrums in order to eliminate color casts and ensure cleaner, truer blacks.

Applied to the outside of the Schott Superwite glass construction is a 15-layer Firecrest multi-coating, which helps to minimize reflections and flare in order maintain truer colors and contrast. The multi-coating is also scratch-resistant and hydrophobic to benefit the overall durability of the filter. It measures 4x4" / 100 x 100mm and is 0.08" / 2mm-thick, making it compatible with the Hitech 100mm Filter Holder.

Formatt Hitech Firecrest ND Features

  • ND 4.8 filter darkens the image, allowing you to photograph with a longer shutter speed or wider aperture than normally required
  • Providing a 16 stop exposure reduction, this filter allows you to control depth of field and convey movement more easily
  • Attenuates infrared light, as well as visible and UV wavelengths, to maintain color neutrality and suppress color casts due to increased exposure lengths
  • The 15-layer Firecrest coating has been applied directly to the outside of the filter glass by way of a vacuum-formed, hard-coated, electrolytic process. The multi-coating is water- and scratch-resistance for greater overall durability
  • Schott Superwite glass promotes maintained image clarity and its 2mm-thick design is compatible with the Hitech 100mm Filter Holder

Key Features

  • ND 4.8 filter darkens the image, allowing you to photograph
  • Providing a 16 stop exposure reduction, this filter allows you to control depth of field & convey movement more easily
  • Multi-coating is water- & scratch-resistance for greater overall durability

What's in the box:

  • Formatt Hitech 100x100mm 2mm Firecrest ND 4.8 Neutral Density 16 Stops Filter
  • Nylon Filter Pouch
  • Formatt Hitech Warranty