Hoya Pro1 Digital 55mm NDX8 Neutral Density Filter

Hoya 55mm PRO1 Digital NDX8 Neutral Density Filter

Key Features

• Fits lenses with a 55mm filter thread diameter
• Reduces light entering the lens by 3 stops (ND8), allowing for wider apertures or longer exposure times
• Ideal for portrait photography to achieve a shallow depth of field, keeping the subject sharp while creating a soft, blurred background
• Widely used in nature photography, such as capturing waterfalls, to emphasize motion effects
• Digital Multi-Coated (DMC) to minimize reflections and flare, enhancing image clarity and contrast
• Protects digital camera sensors (CCD or CMOS) from stray light and reflections that can degrade image quality
• Offers superior optical quality compared to bare-glass filters, ensuring valuable photos are not compromised

Usage

This neutral density filter is designed to reduce the amount of light entering the lens, enabling photographers to use wider apertures or slower shutter speeds in bright conditions. It is especially useful for portraiture to isolate the subject with a shallow depth of field and for creative effects in landscape photography.