Hoya Filtre HD MkII IRND8 (0.9) 52mm Neutral Density Filter

The Hoya HD MkII IRND8 (0.9) is a neutral density filter that reduces light to the equivalent of 3 stops. With ACCU-ND IR-cut technology, hydrophobic and oleophobic coating, and low profile frame. Density 0.9, divides the amount of light entering the lens by 8 (3 stops). Neutral density (ND) filters are the most requested and essential type of photographic filter for several reasons. For photographers, ND filters mean precise control over the amount of light passing through the lens for better creative exposure control. For video creators, ND filters help greatly in setting shutter speeds to match frame rates while maintaining depth of field. To create a beautiful blurred background, the HD Mk II IRND8 is the perfect density for creating a beautiful blurred background in typical portrait or daylight conditions easily obtainable with fast fixed-focus lenses F1.2 or F1.4 at maximum aperture, but it requires a high shutter speed. Since some cameras are delivered with a maximum shutter speed of 1/4000 sec. which would cause overexposure with such fast lenses, the photographer can still obtain proper exposure by controlling the shutter speed using the HD MkII IRND8.