NiSi Explorer 100mm ND8 3-Stop Square Filter

NiSi Explorer Collection 100x100 mm Neutral Density Filters

The NiSi Explorer Collection 100x100 mm Neutral Density (ND) filters are designed for adventurous photography. These ND filters are made from special B270 tempered glass, making them twice as durable as typical glass filters. They do not affect image coloration and feature an IR coating along with NiSi's standard dirt, water, and oil-repellent Nano coating.

These 100x100 mm Explorer filters are compatible with the NiSi 100 mm filter system and can be used on lenses with filter thread sizes ranging from 49 mm to 95 mm.

Note: The filters undergo a tempering and hardening process to reduce susceptibility to accidental damage. However, they are not unbreakable, and the hardening effect may diminish over time.

How to Choose an ND Filter

Neutral Density filters reduce the amount of light entering the lens, enabling longer exposure times and/or wider apertures to achieve effects such as motion blur or shallow depth of field.

• ND8 / 3 stops: Commonly used for photographing waterfalls and water flow with shutter speeds between 0.5 and 2 seconds.
• ND64 / 6 stops: Typically used during the "golden hour" (shortly after sunrise or before sunset) to achieve exposures of 1 to 2 minutes for smooth water or cloud effects. Also suitable for capturing dynamic water textures before the golden hour.
• ND1000 / 10 stops: Suitable for daytime use when bright ambient light requires significant light reduction. During the golden hour, it can extend exposures up to 5 minutes with appropriate settings.