Helping to selectively reduce exposure in certain areas, while allowing for a normal, unaffected exposure in other regions, the 95 Hitech Firecrest 5-Stop ND Filter 95mmis ideally suited to controlling bright skies without underexposing the foreground. The filter is densest at the edge and tapers to clear by the middle, with a soft-edged line of transition between the density and clear areas. The filter is mounted within a rotating frame, and allows for greater control over the orientation of the density to match certain subject types. Neutral density filters do not affect the coloration of the image and the 1.5 density provides a 5 stop reduction in light from entering the lens.

The design of this filter has been optimized for use with digital sensors and promote nearly flat attenuation of visible, UV, and infrared light. Due to imaging sensors' greater susceptibility to infrared light, compared to traditional film, color casts can occur when photographing darker subjects that require increased exposure times. This filter provides a high level of neutrality across all three spectrums in order to eliminate color casts and ensure cleaner, truer blacks.

Applied to the outside of the Schott Superwite glass construction is a 15-layer Firecrest multi-coating, which helps to minimize reflections and flare in order maintain truer colors and contrast. The multi-coating is also scratch-resistant and hydrophobic to benefit the overall durability of the filter. The filter is set within a 7.5mm-thick SuperSlim aluminum filter ring, which features front threads for stacking additional filters or attaching a lens cap.

1.5 Optical Density    15-Layer Coating on Outside of Filter    Schott Superwite Glass    Rotating and Stackable 7.5mm-Thick Ring    Reduce Exposure in Selective Areas    Soft-Edge Graduation    Neutral Results Across All Spectrums    Hydrophobic and Scratch-Resistant

Graduated ND 1.5 filter for darkening skies and other bright areas of the image.

Provides a 5 stop reduction in light in selective areas.

Soft-edge transition is ideal for circumstances there is not a distinct line of separation between the bright and dark zones of the image.

Rotating mount enables control over the orientation of the density for matching to specific subject shapes and compositions.

Attenuates infrared light, as well as visible and UV wavelengths, to maintain color neutrality and suppress color casts due to increased exposure lengths.

The 15-layer Firecrest coating has been applied directly to the outside of the filter glass by way of a vacuum-formed, hard-coated, electrolytic process. The multi-coating is water- and scratch-resistance for greater overall durability.

Schott Superwite glass promotes maintained image clarity and is set within a 7.5mm-thick SuperSlim aluminum filter ring.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Would this filter be good for shooting the moon and planets? Cut down the moons brightness and glare.

A: The Haida 77mm NanoPro One Million X Edition ND Filter (20 Stop) is a solar filter and it would be too dark for lunar use. A 2 stop filter is recommended for lunar photos: https://bhpho.to/48R3cVJ

Q: 2. Is this good to shot the Solar Eclipse with an FE 200-600 f/6.3 and a 1.4 teleconverter. Is the image white or yellow?

A: Yes, the Kase Wolverine ND100000 Magnetic Filter with Adapter Ring (95mm, 16.5 Stop) will be able to go onto your Sony FE 200-600mm F/5.6-6.3 G OSS Lens to photograph the solar eclipse.

Q: 3. I just watched a video on YouTube where the gent says there are NO filter threads inside but the specs here list that there are?

A: I contacted Formatt-Hitech with your inquiry. They state that the Formatt Hitech 77mm Firecrest SuperSlim Circular Polarizer Filter, B&H # FOFCSSCP77, has 77mm front filter threads. They state you may stack multiple threaded filters onto each other as long as they all have the same 77mm filter thread diameter size.

Q: 4. Does this filter have UV and IR protection coatings?

A: No, the Kase Wolverine ND100000 Magnetic Filter with Adapter Ring (95mm, 16.5 Stop) does not have UV and IR coatings.

Q: 5. Hello, given that this product's filter factor is 1,000,000; does this imply ND20 and is this appropriate for solar photography?(e.g solar eclipse) the price seems fairly low for such high filtering power.

A: Yup! Indeed, this is a 20-stop filter. Perfect for solar photography!

Q: 6. Will this filter create vignette on hasselblad xcd 21mm?

A: Unfortunately, I cannot state for certain as we do not test specific filters on specific lenses for vignetting (to ensure all items we sell are sold in the same condition as they were received by the manufacturer, we do not open new products for testing purposes). As the Singh-Ray 77mm Thin Mor-Slo Solid Neutral Density 3.0 Filter with Front Filter Threads (10 Stops) is a thin filter, it should be a good option for use on the Hasselblad XCD 21mm f/4 Lens and I would recommend it for your usage needs. However, do note that this filter can be returned within 30 days of purchase date for a refund or exchange if it does not work for your usage needs.

Q: 7. Is this intended for solar shooting?

A: The Haida 77mm NanoPro One Million X Edition Filter is a 20 stop filter and any filter over 16 stops is safe for solar use.

Q: 8. I'm wondering what the "stop" range on this filter is?

A: The Formatt Hitech 62mm Firecrest SuperSlim Circular Polarizer Filter, B&H # FOFCSSCP62, has a filter factor of 2.5, which would reduce 1.3 stops from your normal exposure.

Q: 9. Is this compatible with Kase K9 100mm Filter Holder (BH #KAK9 MFR #K9)? If not, is there any similar filter compatible?

A: It won't fit. Kase K9 100mm Filter Holder (BH #KAK9) accepts 100mm wide 2mm thick filters like this one: Ice 100 x 100mm ND100000 Solid Neutral Density 5.0 Filter (16.5-Stop) https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1423187-REG/ice_ice_100k_100_100x100mm_4x4_square_nd100000_filter.html

Q: 10. What are the differences between Skyeye and Revolution filters? Thank you.

A: The Skyeye filters, like the Kase 77mm Skyeye ND64 (6-Stop) Magnetic Neutral Density Filter with Adapter Ring, have a filter thread on the outside frame, making them compatible with standard screw-on filters. The Wolverine Revolution filters have an additional nano coating, which toughens the glass and makes the filters scratch-resistant, waterproof, anti-reflective, and easy to clean. They also do not have a filter thread on the outside frame, making them slimmer and lighter.