Hoya 67mm PROND EX 8 Neutral Density 0.9 3-Stop Filter

Before diving into the world of photography or filmmaking, it's crucial to understand the importance of neutral density filters. The Hoya 67mm PROND EX 8 Neutral Density 0.9 3-Stop Filter is a high-quality, durable, and reliable tool that offers precise control over the amount of light passing through your camera lens. This control is essential for achieving the desired exposure and depth-of-field, whether you're capturing a cinematic scene or a stunning photograph.

For filmmakers, this versatile filter allows you to match shutter speeds with your frame-rate while maintaining your chosen depth-of-field. Photographers, on the other hand, can benefit from longer exposures or achieve a shallow depth-of-field even in bright sunlight.

One common issue with many neutral density filters is the unpredictable "color shift" caused by low-quality materials, poor manufacturing, and neglect of the infrared band of the light spectrum. This can result in drastic changes in color as filter density and exposure times increase. However, with Hoya's exclusive ACCU-ND technology, this filter ensures no negative effects from color shift. This technology achieves equal reduction of light in both visible and IR spectrums, eliminating issues with color shift in varying shooting conditions.

The Hoya 67mm PROND EX 8 Neutral Density 0.9 3-Stop Filter is mounted into a lightweight, precision-milled aluminum frame. It also includes front filter threads, allowing you to attach additional filters or a protective lens cap.

This filter is also an effective tool for shooting video, especially when using cameras like Sony in Slog mode where the ISO cannot be set below 800. To achieve natural motion and cinematic quality, the use of PROND EX 8, PROND EX 64, PROND EX 1000 or a combination of these filters is recommended.

The choice of ND filters ultimately depends on your creative vision. If a single ND filter doesn't meet your needs, combining PROND EX filters can yield unique effects. For instance, combining PROND EX 8 + PROND EX 64 equals an ND500 filter effect, perfect for creating surreal imagery. Alternatively, a combination of PROND EX 8 + PROND EX 1000 equals an ND8000 effect, enabling you to capture the sun's surface without overexposure.

In conclusion, the Hoya 67mm PROND EX 8 Neutral Density 0.9 3-Stop Filter is an essential tool for any photographer or filmmaker seeking to enhance their creative control and produce high-quality, professional results.