Hoya 77mm Variable Density II Filter

Overview
The HOYA Variable Density II filter is a versatile tool for photographers and videographers. It allows for motion blurring effects, such as capturing the movement of water, people, and vehicles, by reducing the shutter speed. It also enables the use of wider apertures to decrease depth-of-field, providing more creative control over the focus of the image. The filter features a special removable knob for easy density adjustment and a convenient density scale for precise control. It is available in sizes ranging from 52mm to 82mm in diameter.

The upgraded design of the Variable Density II filter includes a rotatable frame with a knob for improved operation. This filter is capable of adjusting exposure control by 1.5 to 9-stops, equivalent to NDx3-400 or 0.45-2.7 density for cine cameras. The double-ring design allows for precise control over the amount of neutral density, with reduced risk of vignetting when using wide-angle lenses. For best results with slow shutter speeds, it is recommended to use a tripod. Please note that the filter requires a lens cap one size larger than its diameter, for example, the 77mm filter requires an 82mm lens cap.

Included in box
1x Hoya 77mm Variable Neutral Density II Filter

About the Hoya 77mm Variable Density II Filter
The New HOYA Variable Density II is an upgrade of the original Variable Density filter and features a newly designed rotatable frame with convenient knob, allowing for better operation.

These filters provide a convenient way adjust exposure control by varying the amount of light entering the camera by 1.5 to 9-stops (equivalent to NDx3-400, or 0.45-2.7 density for Cine). The precision double-ring design allows the outer ring to rotate, controlling the amount of neutral density anywhere within the 1.5 to 9-stop range. The thin double-ring design also reduces the likelihood of vignetting with wide-angle lenses. These versatile filters allow for many special effects such as being able to control depth of field by using a wider aperture, as well as create or control motion blur by being able to choose slow shutter speeds for perfect blurring.

LENS CAP COMPATIBILITY

Hoya Variable Density II filters require a lens cap one size larger than the size of the filter itself. For example, the 77mm Hoya Variable Density II Filter requires an 82mm lens cap.

Size 77mm

Reduces shutter speed for motion blurring effects (water, people, vehicles etc.)
Allows wider apertures to be used to decrease depth-of-field
Special removeable knob for convenient density adjustment
Convenient density scale
Allows video/cine cameras with limited shutter-speed range to film in bright lighting conditions
For best results with slow shutter speeds, always use a tripod!
Available in sizes from 52mm to 82mm diameter