Hoya ND400, 9 stop Neutral Density Filter ~ REVIEW

In this video I'm testing the Hoya ultra dark ND400 filter to make long exposure images.

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• sea
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[DJannePC]

I bought 8 stop ND filter, is that "enough"?

[gavtrain]

@DJannePC 8 stops should be pretty good for this kind of work, nut watch for colour shifts

[rvdw98]

How can you even expect a straight horizon shooting through a filter from "crooked imaging"? ;-)

Great video as usual! I have to admit though that you're a braver man than me, leaving your remote dangling just inches over those incoming breakers...

[gavtrain]

@rvdw98 Lol, It's been dunked in the drink on more then one occassion, but just keeps on working! It must be magic :-)

[aleksandersandstrom]

awesome shirt!

The video and pictures are as good as usual!

[gavtrain]

@aleksandersandstrom Thanks. Check out gavtrain dot com for details of the T-Shirt!

[dothisdothat321]

its interesting what an nd filter can do, normally those shots with the smooth silky water can only be achieved with a long exposure or very slow shutter at night time. But with a nd filter you can trick the camera thinking that the light going through the lens is the equivalent of shooting evening/ nighttime.

[rayandjoanne]

@goldenguy12345 It is the same as Gavin has but a different filter size.

[rayandjoanne]

How would I set my exposure when using this filter?

I have a D7000.

Thanks and great vid.

[se7enelements]

Will this filter fit with a Cokin P-system? Like, adding this filter first, and then mount the P-system "on top" of it?

[BCooperPhotography]

@goldenguy12345 That's the filter he's using

[goldenguy12345]

Would a Hoya 58mm HMC NDX400 Filter be good for long exposure?

[hilltop530]

The Hoya 9 stop N.D. works amazing. and, was very affordable.

[Shibamobobo]

@pjos111 some good cameras allow exposures that's longer than 30, but most have the BULB exposure for a longer exposure. It's better to use Manual to test things out, cuz sometimes the camera lies to you. :)

[pjos111]

So what happens if the shutter speed is over 30 seconds? Do you use Aperture priority? Does the camera adjust the shutter speed or do you have to work it out? These issues are not addressed and Gavin is giving a easy review.

[floatmethod]

really glad to have found this. Thanks!