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Reddit mentions of Tiffen 52mm Neutral Density 0.9 Filter
Sentiment score: 1
Reddit mentions: 4
We found 4 Reddit mentions of Tiffen 52mm Neutral Density 0.9 Filter. Here are the top ones.
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- Eliminates overly bright, washed-out images
- Balances exposure
- Controls depth of field
- For use with F-stop 3 on a manual camera
- For all film types, color or black and white
Features:
Specs:
| Height | 0.59055 Inches |
| Length | 3.38582 Inches |
| Size | 52mm |
| Weight | 0.0992080179 Pounds |
| Width | 2.91338 Inches |
https://www.amazon.com/Tiffen-52mm-Neutral-Density-Filter/dp/B00004ZCB5
A decent ND filter, not the best in the world, but still plenty usable. That is a 3 stop
https://www.amazon.com/ND1000-Filter-Neutral-Density-Optical/dp/B00GNBP7Y4
Is a 10 stop, not great but okay.
Wow, thanks for such a detailed response and one with images you took! I am indeed mainly wanting to use the nd filter for long exposures but I am also kinda interested in using one for keeping up the correct shutter speed while shooting video in high light situations like this video talks about. If I had to pick one or the other though I would definitely pick getting it for long exposure photography since I don't really shoot video that much right now. As for solid nd filters I was looking at the Tiffen 0.9 ND Filter (I also saw that they have a 0.6).
Pretty much anything by Tiffen will be suitable. For example, a ND 0.9 (3 stops reduction) 52mm filter is $15. (Different sizes here.) Tiffen are not expensive because the color comes from plastic laminated between glass - but that also means they're far more consistent and neutral than more expensive stained glass models.
Also: Know that there are several different grades of ND filters, typically 0.3, 0.6 and 0.9 (the number refers to the proportion of light they cut out) - and that a graduated neutral density filter is something completely different.
Also #2: obviously buy the size that fits your camera (the filter size of the lens is marked with a "∅" symbol, so it might read "∅52" meaning 52mm); and if you have a range of lenses, consider buying for the largest size you'll need (say, 77mm) - then getting a step-up ring so your smaller lens can mount the larger filter.
Also #3: if you're a seriously dedicated professional who'll be using filters daily, consider one of the larger square filter systems - but the cost of entry is considerably more than $50.
Thanks very much
It's a Tiffen ND9 I purchased from Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/Tiffen-52mm-Neutral-Density-Filter/dp/B00004ZCB5/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1324350095&sr=8-4