Hoya 67mm Variable Density II Filter

Find the perfect balance in your photography and videography with the HOYA 67mm Variable Density II Filter. This advanced density adjustable filter offers an impressive ND range from 1.5 to 9 f-stops (ND3-400), providing you with the flexibility to adjust your exposure settings according to your creative vision.

The HOYA Variable Density II Filter stands out from its predecessor with a newly designed rotatable frame and a convenient knob for enhanced operation. This feature is a significant advantage for photographers and videographers who need to adjust their exposure quickly and efficiently.

Variable density filters, like the HOYA Variable Density II, are essential tools for both still and video shooting. They offer the ability to lower the shutter speed according to the photographer's intentions when the camera's limitations prevent a lower shutter speed. This feature is particularly useful when shooting in over-lit conditions, as it can increase the amount of bokeh and prevent overexposure.

For video shooting, maintaining the right shutter speed to fit the frame rate setting is crucial. The HOYA Variable Density II Filter allows you to adjust the shutter speed to double the frame rate for optimal results, avoiding a jarring effect and producing smoother, more natural-looking motion in your video sequences.

The HOYA Variable Density II Filter features an exclusive rotatable frame construction, consisting of a fixed frame and a rotatable frame. The rotatable frame is wider than the fixed frame, minimizing the risk of vignetting when used on wide-angle lenses. However, please be aware of the potential for vignetting with APS-C size wide-angle lenses at a focal length less than 13mm and Full Frame wide-angle lenses at a focal length less than 24mm.

Due to its unique filter frame structure, the HOYA Variable Density II Filter can accommodate a lens cap one size larger than the filter itself. For example, a 77mm HOYA Variable Density II can take an 82mm lens cap.

The HOYA Variable Density II Filter allows for longer exposures without changing the aperture, making it ideal for creating motion blur effects such as waterfalls, moving cars, or blurred panning movement. It also enables the use of wider apertures in over-lit conditions to decrease depth-of-field, focusing more attention on the subject.

With the HOYA Variable Density II Filter, you can prevent overexposure even with a shutter speed of 1/8000 seconds and a large aperture of f/1.4 or f/1.2. This feature is particularly useful for video bloggers and professional video content creators who need to set the appropriate exposures in bright lighting conditions to achieve a cinematic look.

In conclusion, the HOYA 67mm Variable Density II Filter is a versatile and essential tool for photographers and videographers seeking to enhance their creative control and produce high-quality images and videos.