The 3-stop, 82mm IRIX Edge ND Filter 82mm 3-Stopfrom IRIX Edge ND Filter 82mm 3-Stopis an essential tool for landscape and long-exposure photography. This filter has an optical density of 0.9 and reduces incoming light by 3 stops, allowing more controlled motion blur and depth of field manipulation.

This optical glass filter features waterproof and oil-repellent nanocoating to prevent stains and fingerprints, allowing it to be used in extreme weather conditions. The low-profile frames and knurled edges provide excellent grip and functionality with a reduced potential for vignetting with wide-angle lenses.

0.9 Optical Density    Multicoating and Resistance Coating    Darkens Entire Image Area    Allows Reduced Shutter Speed    Allows Wider Aperture    Includes Filter Case

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can you stack 2 of these VND/PL FILTERS for additional ND values?

A: Two of the PolarPro Peter McKinnon Chroma VND/PL Filter for Helix Maglock (6 to 9-Stop) should not be stacked as it creates aberrations.

Q: 2. Why would one choose 2-5 over 6-9 or vice versa? If I can only choose one which one would it be and why?

A: It all depends on what you are shooting, the type of lens you have and the lighting conditions, etc... If you have a very fast lens and it is very bright outside, then the 6-9 is more appropriate.

Q: 3. Will this filter ever come in grade 1/8 black mist?

A: PolarPro 1/4 Black Mist blooms highlights by a similar amount as a PolarPro 1/8 Gold Mist. The difference is the gold mist has a warmer tone to the bloomed highlights. PolarPro does not make the PolarPro Peter McKinnon Chroma VND/PL Black Mist Filter (82mm, 2 to 5-Stop, Grade 1/4) in 1/8 grade. They say that if they made Black Mist in 1/8 grade it may not show any effect in certain situations.

Q: 4. is it a polarizer filter as well?

A: This is mainly for reducing the light as a whole while a polarizer will reduce glare/reflections with a minimal loss of light.

Q: 5. What is the difference between Helix and Helix Maglock?

A: There is no difference between PolarPro Helix and PolarPro Helix Maglock. They are the same. They just added the name MagLock so customers know you can lock the filter after it is attached.

Q: 6. Does this include the magnetic cap that the other freewill VND filters have?

A: Yes, the lens cap would be included with the purchase of the Freewell Mist Edition Threaded Bright Day Variable ND Filter (2-5 Stops, 82mm), B&H # FRFW82MVNDST.

Q: 7. Does it fit Sony 200-600mm lens?

A: The sony 200-600 does take a 95mm filter the Hoya 95mm ProND-100000 Neutral Density 5.0 Solar Filter (16.6 Stops) BH #HOND10000095 • MFR #XPD-95ND100000 will work on the lens

Q: 8. Will you need to remove this filter during the total eclipse to see & photograph anything?

A: Yes, solar filters are designed for shooting the entire sun and partial eclipse phases. You will need to remove the filter during totality to photograph the corona. If you also want to photograph Bailey's beads and the diamond ring effect, you will want to remove the filter about 20-30 seconds before totality begins and replace it about 20-30 seconds after totality ends. This will not damage your camera equipment. Another answer implied that it is safe to view the eclipse through your camera's optical viewfinder with this filter in place, but that is NOT the case. This filter is NOT certified for visual observation. Place a viewfinder cover or a piece of tape over your optical viewfinder as a precaution, and only use live view to focus and compose your frames.

Q: 9. So is this filter ISO 12312-2 (also written as ISO 12312-2:2015) certified?

A: Yes it is: https://hoyafilter.com/product/prond100000/

Q: 10. What size filter will fit a Leica Ultravid 12x50 HD binoculars? Thanks.

A: The Leica Ultravid 12x50 HD do not have a standardized filter thread.