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Breakthrough Photography 82mm X4 ND Traction Filter, 6 Stop, Schott Glass, Nanotec Coating, Double Threaded, Weather Sealed

SKU: BTX4ND682 MFR: X4-ND6-82MM
$179.00
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Key Features

  • Capture stunning long exposures with this 6-stop neutral density filter!
  • Achieve cinematic blur & shallow depth of field, even in bright daylight.
  • Our ND filter's weather-sealed design protects your lens in harsh conditions.
  • Experience unmatched clarity with Schott glass & Nanotec coating on this ND filter.
  • The double-threaded design allows stacking filters & lens caps easily.
  • Get consistent, high-quality images backed by our 25-year warranty today!
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Shopper : Why Did You Choose This?DAVID B : Good reviews.JOSEPH C : It appears to be very high quality.Laura T : giftJohn H : These filters have been highly recommended on several websites I visit.JEFF T : Online reviews rate it the highest.TIEN N : Best ND filter available now. Real neutral color, Nano coating, extremely hard Schott glass, etc. Circular so as to guarantee the avoidance of light leakage in extreme long exposure.LARRY R : read many reviews and watched many youtube videos. appears to be the best nd filter a can afford.jeriel e : great reviews but pricey.DAVID G : Web reviewsCAROLINE M : Saw a YouTube video where photographer compared about 10 filters and this was the one recommended for sharpness and best quality/value.HEMANT O : It was one of the best rated filters.SARAH J : no color shift with these filtersMARK A : Because as a landscape photographer, this it the most used ND filter.JEFFREY H : breakthrough consistently has astounding reviews

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2024-06-24T10:00:15

Rated 5 out of 5

Almost Perfect

This ND filter is perfectly neutral with no discernible color cast, just as advertised. Image quality is not impacted. It is well built and screws onto and off of the lens easily. When stacked on top of the Breakthrough UV/protection filter there is no vignette at 24mm on my Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L lens. The lens cap and lens hood fit without interference. This 6-stop filter is just a tad more than six stops requiring a +1/3-stop adjustment to exactly match the exposure without the filter. Overall, a very impressive piece of gear.

Vince F.

2023-06-16T12:26:59

Rated 5 out of 5

Great filter with nearly zero color shift

Breakthrough Photography filters have been reliably high-quality products for me and this one is no different.

John T.

2022-09-13T08:35:47

Rated 5 out of 5

Works great. No color casting

So far it?s worked great. No color casting.

Daniel Y.

2022-08-01T16:12:54

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent Filters!

Breakthrough Photography?s X4 series ND filters are excellent. Minimal tint and no vignette. I can?t recommend them enough. I have them for all my lenses. Great product!

Keith K.

2022-03-09T17:25:07

Rated 5 out of 5

Pro photographer filter of choice for long exp!

Breakthrough makes the best Optical filter glass on the planet. As a professional photographer, I need edge to edge sharpness that doesnt fall off or distort, or refract in odd ways that cheaper filters do. For long exposures - this is my go to filter of Choice, Like: Highest quality in a thin filter. Dislike: High price for quality - but worth it, for excellent results everytime.

RICHARD B.

2022-02-13T07:31:21

Rated 5 out of 5

Great filter

Love this filter. Excellent filter that's sharp and doesn't have any color gradient.

PATRICK H.

2022-02-10T08:15:40

Rated 5 out of 5

When only the best quality will do!

Top quality ND filter. Brass threads. Highest quality glass. Happy with purchase.

Joseph C.

2022-01-28T07:28:26

Rated 5 out of 5

Breakthrough Filter

Very accurate with little color shift

George W.

2021-10-31T08:55:41

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent Filter

It's a filter. It does what it is supposed to do. What else do you need to know?

James C.

2021-10-28T16:19:47

Rated 5 out of 5

Great filter. No Color shifting.

Works awesome.

Zacharie B.

2021-09-21T07:35:14

Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome filter

Great quality. This filter doesn?t seem to impact the color or sharpness of photos.

Matthew R.

2021-08-17T11:23:08

Rated 5 out of 5

Solid performance

Great filter. Well built and with brass threads very easy to install and remove. No color fringing or distortion as far as I can tell. Packaging and case is pretty basic, but that?s my only minor complaint.

THOMAS S.

2021-03-24T11:43:14

Rated 5 out of 5

AWESOME

I have not had a chance to use this but I can say build quality I give it 5 stars the grooves are really nice for gripping and I'm sure the glass will be vary good I have a feeling I will be picking up more. packing and shipping no complaints Adorama custmer service THE BEST

JOHN L.

2021-03-15T08:06:12

Rated 5 out of 5

Best ND ever

Excellent filter. Expensive but so is the lens I use it with. Very clear no distortion accurate color

SHELDON S.

2021-02-09T13:24:44

Rated 5 out of 5

Just the ticket!

I didn't even know these existed, but it turned out to be perfect for the application!

James S.

2020-12-25T08:29:37

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent Quality!

Excellent quality filter with almost no vignetting

KRISHNAKUMAR M.

2020-06-22T08:48:30

Rated 5 out of 5

Top quality, build and clarity.

Once you have the best, it’s hard to consider anything else. I have a 10 stop and a 6 stop. Can’t recommend this filter enough.

JONATHAN H.

2020-06-10T14:53:08

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent ND filter

Have only used this bad boy once so far, but it was AWESOME. Also, incredibly easy to thread on and off. No perceptible color shift really at all. Definitely worth the price tag.

Nadia P.

2020-02-12T12:17:20

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent choice

Easy to use, with serrated edge. No color cast. I have a 6 stop ND and can stack if needed. Would recommend.

MORRIS S.

2020-02-05T09:36:57

Rated 5 out of 5

Quality lens and easy to remove

This is my first breakthrough filter I have purchased. I purchased it because of the good reviews. I have only used it a couple of times and it did not disappoint. My favorite feature of this filter is the wide band that has a very deep rib around it that makes it ever so easy to take off the camera. I will continue to purchase these filters for their quality and ease of removal. Thank you Breakthrough.

Donna C.

2019-12-05T13:55:38

Rated 5 out of 5

Best I've ever used!

Best and most color neutral filters on the market. Easy to grip to install and remove too. The Schott glass of the X4s compliment the finest glass of our lenses with zero degradation

JIM F.

2019-11-16T09:16:58

Rated 5 out of 5

Best filters in the game!

Can't recommend this enough! Great product with little to no effect on color and nice brass finish! Definitely worth every bit of its pricetag!

Raunak K.

2019-10-10T10:36:34

Rated 5 out of 5

Quality addition to my kit

Appears to be well built and the "traction frame" really does make it easier to grip when threading on or off of a lens. I have only used it a couple of times so far, but have not noticed any color cast or had any other performance issues. As I can see no faults at this point I would give it a full five stars.

JEFF S.

2019-09-24T13:06:16

Rated 5 out of 5

Fantastic filters!

Fantastic filters, well worth the price.The results are very rewarding.I find the filters also quite resilient to all sorts of weather such as rain, salt water etc.

Vladimir S.

2019-08-14T07:45:36

Rated 5 out of 5

Well built filter

I haven't had chance to use it yet, but build quality is solid.

Jakub Z.

2019-08-07T13:49:28

Rated 5 out of 5

An awesome filter, little to no color cast, great build quality!

I’m a hybrid shooter (pictures/video) and considered these filters for a while. I started with cheap filters as I learned which was ok w/proper WB but some of that color shift always seemed to linger. I have tried medium priced options as well, and variable ND’s. They are ok, but honestly not a huge jump from just the cheap $30 solid ND set I had started with. People say VND is the way to go for video shooters, but it just doesn't make sense as most of the quality VND’s are 2-5 stops, and then 6-9 stops so you wind up switching filters anyways. So I opted for top quality solid ND’s in 3/6 stop. This covers most uses, and just bump up ISO a bit at worst. Very happy with color. Saves so much time in post, time is money! On Sony A7iii with 16-35GM no vignette at 16mm. Glad I went with this over variable ND’s (which may have their place), but quality wins over trying to avoid a 5 second filter change in my opinion.

ZACHARY O.

2019-06-13T16:53:57

Rated 5 out of 5

Very impressed

Fit and finish are exceptional, true colors and the brass ring/threads are top quality!

JOSEPH D.

2019-06-04T11:52:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great ND Filter

Great ND Filter

Diontae A.

2019-05-22T11:21:44

Rated 5 out of 5

Clear

No color shift

Raleigh C.

2019-03-26T11:47:20

Rated 5 out of 5

Breakthrough is AMAZING!

Everything this company makes is exceptional, including this 10-stop ND filter!

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Breakthrough Photography X4 ND Filter Specifications

  • Filter Type

    Neutral Density

  • Filter Factor

    6 Stop

  • Thread Size

    82mm

  • UPC Code

    641489963617

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About Breakthrough Photography X4 ND Filter

FEATURED REVIEWS

Best I've ever used!

By JIM F.

Best and most color neutral filters on the market. Easy to grip to install and remove too. The Schott glass of the X4s compliment the finest glass of our lenses with zero degradation

My most used filter. Creates amazing photos that pop!

By Rafael G.

Fantastic ND filter, works great. I've been using it for daytime photos in harsh light, as well as for sunsets and waterfalls. Really works well, and is resistant to smudges. A fantastic tool for the working photographer and hobbyist

After meticulous research and development, Breakthrough Photography presents the X4 ND Traction Filter, an indispensable tool for the professional and enthusiast photographer alike. This 82mm neutral density filter boasts an unparalleled color neutrality, eliminating unwanted color casts and ensuring true-to-life images.

Crafted with SCHOTT Superwhite B270 optical glass, the X4 ND filter benefits from a high-purity raw material base and a continuous draw process, resulting in superior light transmission across the ultraviolet, visible, and infrared spectrums. The glass's exceptional surface quality is primed for the application of Breakthrough Photography's advanced multi-resistant coating (MRC16), which enhances image clarity by reducing reflections and increasing durability.

The proprietary MRC technology, applied in 16 layers to both sides of the glass, surpasses the hardness of the glass itself, minimizing light loss and boosting contrast by eliminating stray light. This meticulous application ensures the X4 ND filter achieves peak light transmission, providing photographers with crisp and vibrant images.

Designed to endure the rigors of outdoor photography, the X4 ND filter is weather-sealed, offering protection against extreme wind, saltwater, dust, and other abrasive elements. The inclusion of Breakthrough Photography's nanotec Nano Coatings Technology further enhances the filter's resilience, repelling water and resisting smudging for uninterrupted shooting in challenging conditions.

The X4 ND's innovative traction frame, constructed from high-quality brass and CNC machined for precision, allows for effortless attachment and removal, even when wearing gloves in cold environments. This thoughtful design ensures that photographers can quickly adapt to changing light conditions without fumbling.

Breakthrough Photography's commitment to quality is underscored by their 25 Year Ironclad Guarantee, ensuring each X4 ND filter is free from craftsmanship defects. The guarantee is backed by US-based support, accessible through phone, live chat, or email, providing peace of mind and assistance when needed.

In summary, the 82mm X4 ND Traction Filter is the world's sharpest and most color-neutral ND filter, guaranteed to deliver high-quality, effective, and reliable performance. Its durable construction, high-quality materials, and advanced coating technologies make it a versatile choice for photographers seeking to capture stunning images in a variety of lighting conditions. With its 6-stop light reduction capability, the X4 ND filter is an essential piece of equipment for achieving creative control over exposure and depth of field in bright environments.

Breakthrough Photography X4 ND Filter Features

  • SCHOTT Superwhite B270 optical glass for excellent light transmission across ultraviolet, visible, and infrared spectrums
  • Advanced MRC16 multi-resistant coating to reduce reflections and increase surface durability
  • Weather-sealed and nanotec Nano Coatings Technology for protection against extreme elements and smudging
  • High-quality brass CNC machined traction frame for easy attachment and removal
  • 6-stop neutral density filter for creative control over exposure in bright environments
  • Backed by a 25 Year Ironclad Guarantee and US-based support for peace of mind

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 300 months.

Key Features

  • Capture stunning long exposures with this 6-stop neutral density filter!
  • Achieve cinematic blur & shallow depth of field, even in bright daylight.
  • Our ND filter's weather-sealed design protects your lens in harsh conditions.
  • Experience unmatched clarity with Schott glass & Nanotec coating on this ND filter.
  • The double-threaded design allows stacking filters & lens caps easily.
  • Get consistent, high-quality images backed by our 25-year warranty today!

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  • Breakthrough Photography 25 Year Limited Warranty