Field test: Neewer 52mm ND Fader Neutral Density Adjustable Variable Filter (ND2 to ND400)

This was just under $14 on Amazon. I didn't see any information on it anywhere, so I put up some test footage. I'm basically just going from the MIN and turning to where it isnt over exposed. Its a good way to maintain a given shutter speed, aperture and ISO. I also have a knockoff Hoya Pro 1 UV filter in between the camera and nd filter. I know, spend $$$$ on a camera and $$$ on a lens, then $ on everything else. But I need to experiment to see what I really need, and can always upgrade to better stuff later.

The video is kinda shaky, as I started the video 7 miles into my hike, and the bugs started attacking me. Too tired to break out the monopod. Removed audio as its either just wind, bugs zipping around, or me cursing at said bugs. Using YT music to bypass the copyright hassle. Until I'm better at filming, this ND filter is good enough, especially for the $$. The best accessory I have for the 60D, aside from the 3" Carry Speed LCD View Finder.

Video taken at Rancho San Antonio, top of PG&E Trail.

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• neewer
• 52mm
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• fader
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• density
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• variable
• filter
• camera
• dslr
• digital

[SergSpace]

Is that me or the picture actually looks kinda blueish and not sharp?

[WacoJohnnieDean]

@SergSpace It is a little soft, but I had a fader and UV filter on the lens. I dont remember what the camera was set to...this was shot a week or two after I bought the camera. I use amber tinted computer glasses, so the blues are toned down a bit. But without the glasses, it does look a little blue.

[rezjrprod]

@WacoJohnnieDean did you white balance?

[WacoJohnnieDean]

@rezjrprod No, at that time I just used auto white balance.

[tmuka]

thanks for sharing this footage- like you, i wanted to find more reviews before buying on amazon. of course, for $12 shipped, it's an easy gamble, and it looks like it does a decent job!

[WacoJohnnieDean]

@tmuka No prob. I still use it all the time, and I never take it off my lens. The 67mm version changes the filter size to something bigger than 67mm, so the lens cap wont fit. The 52mm is still 52mm.

[Siff16]

Thanks, was looking at buying this but was skeptical since there was not a review on amazon

[Deprive]

@WacoJohnnieDean I think I went up there with Tammy and Maiko.

[WacoJohnnieDean]

@Deprive Rancho San Antonio. This is the highest trail. I know I went there with Maiko once but I dont remember if you were there.

[Deprive]

where are this at?