Outstanding video Mark! The Simmod variable ND you were using looks so amazing that I had to enter the competition - and I really don't normally do that sort of thing. Fingers crossed for the 82mm! Also congratulations on passing 3k subs (since I last looked) Boom!
Mark Holtze for c300 I have matte box with insert 4x4 options, but for my dslrs I have some far inferior varisble NDs and only 77mm so I could really do with a high quality 82mm VND. 😁
Mark Holtze yes 3 stops but i often need half stops and depends what lens I use. Cine lenses work better with no in body ND but inserts are great. I just hire them when I need them for specific shoots as they cost thousands with the matte box.
Hi Wesley, thanks mate! I try to be fairly detailed in all my reviews, there's just no point otherwise. The idea is you give what information someone doing researching would want to hear about and let them make the final decision for themselves. Lots of examples because all this stuff matters when you're buying gear. Thanks for the comment and take care mate.
Thanks EH JOE! You seem to have a pretty good grasp on the craft though. The story telling part if always the hardest, but you've got that locked down. The rest is just gravy. Enjoy the ride though, it's always fun as heck to learn something new!
Nice, have been eyeing these for a while now, awaiting a review. Thanks for sharing. 77mm for me, as I'll get step up rings for all my lenses to use it.
Hey guys, just want to update and say the giveaway is now closed and the winner selection. Thanks for everyone who entered and if you didn't win, there will be other chances ;) Thanks!
6 лет назад
Right now I am using 77mm with step-up rings. For filter glass elements protection, I use aluminum alloy lens caps with in and out thread. I just throw the filter into the ziplock bag and I don't need extra carry bag. Based on your test, this ND is a high-quality product, including this astonishing features, like locking ring!
One day left! Great timing mate and good luck. It’s THE best variable I’ve used on top of the insanely low price for what it does. This should be $250 range min.
Hi Mark... SIMMOD only carries 77mm and larger. They look completely silly on an action cam like the GoPro. By the time you put an adaptor ring on (from 55mm to 77mm) it gets too deep and you can only shoot in linear. Vignetting occurs in SuperView or Wide.
I have a Simmod ring and it works fine on my full frame 49mm vintage lenses. Yes action cams require ND’s I would say, lens too small. What step up rings are you using?
@@MarkHoltze I have an aluminum cage for my GoPro Hero7 that accepts a screw in 52mm lens. I got the HOYA EVO antistatic 52mm CPL. But on bright direct sunlight the image is far too white.. I'm thinking of stacking a variable nd on the camera and the CPL on the outside. I want to keep it all at 52mm because of the space i have to mount it to my recumbent etrike. The larger lenses interfere with other components on the trike.
This one has a cap now as well. I’m sure the pro one is decent, but the price on this one is hard to beat for the functionality. Setting polarity being the key.
Super helpful review. Have you tried SIMMOD's Polarizer? Or is there another polarizer that you like best? Would be great to see a review of that as well.
Hi Agnessa! I have SIMMOD's Polarizer as well, it's fantastic! I really should do a review on it, it's just not SUPER INTERESTING from a review perspective on the heels of this one...but I will for sure soon! 25% off right now so if you're looking I'd HIGHLY recommend one if you're in the market. Promo Code: HOLIDAY25, expires JAN 1st. Hope that helps! Thanks for the comment, glad you found value in it. I kind of miss the summer when I watch this lol.
@@MarkHoltze Great looking forward to it! Lol you have an engaging style to your presentation and editing so I doubt anyone would complain. I came across a comment you posted mentioning that you prefer using SIMMOD's polarizer for stills? I've invested mostly in video work so it'd be interesting to hear your thoughts on why one for video vs the other for photo. This is the nicest VARIABLE filter I've come across so far. I'm afraid of losing image sharpness so I'm really excited about this one. I am having trouble deciding between the 77mm vs the 82mm + a step up ring. I considered going for the larger filter for my 77mm frame to avoid potential vignette but am unsure whether the increased distance of the filter from the lens (as a consequence of the step up ring) might downgrade a little bit of the quality by creating a bit of a haze. Any experience with this? I will be editing in post, but I am kind of new to all this, so I'm not sure if that would be an easy fix or something to avoid.
Hi Angessa. Polarizers work well for both video and photo, the thing with a Variable ND is that is is basically two polarizers working together so in a weird way you get a polarizer with the variable ND. I almost never stick a variable ND if I'm taking stills unless I need to do a day time longer exposure because I can control the light with my shutter vs video where I'm stuck to the 180 degree shutter rule. Only reason, also with video I'm more interested in telling a story vs a still where I want to control as much of the frame as possible, but that's just me. Vignetting to some degree is going to happen with a variable ND. I would go for the size where you don't have to use a step up personally. The wider the lens the more vignetting becomes apparent. For example, at 16mm on a full frame lens i'll start to get a bit of a vignette/x pattern on this VND at around the 9 mark. I rarely shoot wide, but did notice it after i completed this video. The work around for me is when shooting at wider full frame focal lengths my max ND number may shift slightly. 24mm and up there is hardly any vignetting. What kind of stuff will you mainly be shooting? Camera? PS: The 77 and 82MM are both the same price now, so that might help with your decision? Haze can be removed with contrast levels, but I still think it's best to capture the cleanest settings in camera vs trying to fix it in post. It never really looks quite right. Again just my take. Hope that helps!
@@MarkHoltze Hi Mark, yes this is very helpful! I don't plan to shoot wide as often and when I do, rarely will I go below 24mm, so it looks like vignetting won't be as big of an issue as I'd thought. I'm going to go ahead with the 77mm. I'll be using it on my Canon 80D with my Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 G2 and Sigma 17-50 f2.8 (x1.6 crop factor = 27-80mm). :) Thanks for all your help! And Happy Holidays!
Awesome! Let me know how you like it. Happy holidays to you as well. I’m here if you have any questions. Over on insta if you want to DM.might be easier as my notifications for this can be spotty. I try to respond to everybody.
My pleasure. You on a full frame with the 17-40? I noticed with my old Vnd I would get a worse X the wider the lens. But ya it’s nice it doesn’t rear its ugly head on this one. Good luck in the draw Farid!
Excellent video man! Really well put together, and I seriously got to get one of those filters, mine are cheap and quality of my images get worse. Unless I’m using my Nisi filters which cost a fortune. Thank for the vid man 👊🏻
Thanks man. Nisi’s are great filters, but yes the cost can add up big time. I’m still floored this one can cost $50 less and offer so much more than some of the competition. I feel like he’s giving them away.
Check out: www.simmodlens.com/filters Pretty sure he ships all over. I know what you mean about using products that cost a lot. Especially filters which are easy to drop. 😂
Thank you for this video! I'm a newbie with BMCCP 4k + Art Sigma 18-35 f/1.8. I like all the scenes I shot indoors, but not outdoors. When it's not sunny enough, the footage becomes blurry. Yesterday, I couldn't even focus on some leaves on a tree + flat footage. I guess it happened that way because my camera needs a filter. I have a silly question: My lens ring size is 72 mm, but SIMMOD filters only offer other sizes, which means they are not made for my lens?
Found you via Matti Haapoja and I'm so lucky I did. Great content and the filter looks so good. Both in image quality-wise and by the looks of it. Love when there is more thought behind the product that actually benefits it's users. After all: mounting, twisting and using that filter should be a breeze but more often than not it isn't. I currently have cheaper VND and have all the problems you listed and haven't used it much because of that (even though I should have). So if I win I would like to get the 77mm one.
Welcome and good luck! Ya the VND is fantastic. SIMMOD is an experienced commercial DP (who also loves shooting on vintage lenses) so he designs his products from a first hand experienced user perspective. It shows for sure! Matti could have used it on his latest video on some of those sunny wides ;) Thanks for stopping by and seriously best of luck in the draw!
Thanks for the reply, really appreciate it. That experience really shows in the product too. I have thought before many times like "Is it really that hard to design a decent VND (or basically any other filter) to just work like it should". Turns out it is... Easy and effortless use should be the standard in every filter but truth really is quite different... Would love to see more videos about good filters but it seems that not many filmmakers are into making videos about comparing them or telling what really separates them besides price so most of the good ones probably get ignored. Also I feel like the little things like mounting, unmounting and storing them is what make their use not so convenient and not as popular as it should be.
Ya it was fun to dig into it. They have no reviews so I thought it would be a good time to make one for them. Variable ND’s are weird in that they’re just two polarizer working together to deflect light so there will be a point where the image is compromised. Just glad the danger zones for this are clearly marked beyond the range. ND’s are probably a better option but a pain when working in uncontrolled environments or time is a factor. Filters are a big thing and ya more videos on them might be necessary to help justify their importance to the image (especially video). They’re not “sexy” though in comparison to lenses or camera bodies so I wonder if that’s why we don’t see more. Deep dive on filters is DP territory. I know a few tier one DP’s who would have more educated opinion on them than me. A future video idea for sure. Thanks so much Lauri
@@MarkHoltze awesome, thanks man. I really liked your review. I've just started filmmaking tutorials, and you inspire me to do a video on this for the run & gun filmmaker.
Great review of the ND filter, yes I think the leader is really useful! since some ND Filters can rotate and rotate till you get weird black flare effects xD hope to win this time! I´d preffer 82mm :)
I love shooting wide open, dont ask me why lol. But ive been looking for a nd filter for the bright sunny days. I think i just found the one!!! Just started getting serious with photography about a yr ago. Now i cant put my camera down lol
I love it as well! LOVE it! It's HANDS down the BEST VND on the market (especially at this price point). No affiliate links on this product, it's just GOOD!
Thanks Zac. On the 16mm I get a LITTLE very close to the 10 mark. It's not quite at max, but if I keep it around the 9 it's clean. I do't shoot often at 16 and I actually didn't for this test so I didn't see any when I was shooting. But I've done a bit since, why it wasn't mentioned in the video. Hope that helps mate.
Technically it’s colour neutral within a range, so it’s an accurate claim based on the metrics. But you are right in how to counter the effects of it and I usually do the same.
I'd have to comapre it to an actual dedicated IR filter, so it's hard to say right now. I DON"T THINK so.....i probably should have tested that aspect actually. Standby on that, let me see if I can find out for you.
Hi Sherwin, just tested on my 16-35 at 16. The X pattern just ever so slightly starts at the 10 mark on the filter. It doesn’t get the full 10 before X’ing out but that’s only at 16. Simple get around there is to drop iso slightly to max ND out at around 9 and you are good. At 24 and larger you get the full variable ND range. Hope that helps mate
man i have been looking for a proper vari-nd since i started filming but have never found anything that met all of my requirements... this one seems to the one tho😍😍 i would need a 77mm for sure!!
77mm I just got a 58mm variable nd from [pro]master it's not the best but it was a game changer allowing me to shot video with my old Pentax k 50mm F1.7 and 200mm f4.5
Nice! Good luck mate! Yes especially shooting video (where these are absolutely critical) if you want to maintain that nice wide open aperture. What's the point of a fast lens shooting through a pin head ;). Game changer indeed!
I shoot almost all my videos with it. Given video is dependent on a specific shutter speed (180 degree shutter rule) I would argue it’s more useful for video than still photography.
Lee Brandt No! You’d need a ND filter with several stops darker than the max setting it offers, to achieve long exposure photos when the sun is bright outside! I just got mine and was very disappointed to learn, as this is reason why I bought it. :(
He was asking about video primarily. vND’s are more useful for videography because of the 180 degree shutter rule. It works fine for photography generally but you need super dark if you’re doing long exposures bright day at a wide aperture. You can always adjust the F stop and iso down. Variable nD’s are convenient but they aren’t perfect.
6 лет назад
This locking ring is a great feature!!! Hope to win this beast!!!
Great video! I have been doing a lot of research on ND filters when I am able to get one, and I think you have convinced me to go with this one. Do you by chance know what diameter the Sony 70-200mm lens is? I have the 24-70mm lens which is 82mm, and some time in the future I plan to get the 70-200mm lens. I don't want to have to get a larger ND filter, and would like to first by the largest ND filter I'll need for the future, then later on purchase step up rings.
70-200 Sony is 72mm. I would get the 82mm and ya as you said, use step up rings to adapt. At least it will work for your 24-70. Not many lenses are bigger than 82mm. They're both the same price now (77 and 82mm) plus they have a new case now. It's a fantastic filter. Value is insane for the price.
1) Can you comfortably and quickly adjust simmods VND polarization (CPL) effect with only 1 hand? 2) Did you use custom WB after this filter? 3) What filter thread size is at the front of this filter? Can I stack another fixed IRND on top of it?
1) yes 2) not in these tests NK 3 I wouldn’t stack anything on a VND and it’s not meant to have anything additional on the end of it. Not sure what the front is, maybe 80mm, but that’s a guess. VND is already more additional glass I want to Stack on my lenses, matte box would be used if I want to stack filters and I won’t go variable if that’s the case.
@@MarkHoltze 6 stops is not enough for mft voigtlander lenses I use, and I can't find better vnd than this. The front simmod vnd filter thread size is 86mm My thought was to use an extra Tokina pro IRND 0.9 86mm when there is a sunny day. My widest biggest lens is voigtlander f.095 10.5mm (f1.9 / 21mm full frame equivalent) . This lens has 72mm thread size + 72-77mm step up ring. I just don't see other better options for quick video work. Did you try to stack on top solid good quality with no color change irnd filter? I can accept a little softer images if it is not noticable without zooming.
I truly enjoy your commentary and videos. I made the investment to purchase this variable ND filter and I am very satisfied with my decision. Thank you for producing high-quality videos and reviews!
Smooth and informative - I like “the ND of the world” vid thumbnail and expected you to carry the pun to the more formal title. “Spin” was a close second. Oh well, can’t expect a reviewer who gives an iNDpendant, 2ND opinion on a somewhat uNDrated topic on how the product to LND a hand and rNDr good images, too. O.K., I’ll stop and hand it to the guy with cool shades and the maple leaf on his camera strap. On to a technical question ... Are the polarizers circular or linear? (I would expect “circular”, but you never know.) I ask because linear polarizers can cause auto-focus issues for DSLRs - the split light beam of DSLRs that lands on the focus sensor is polarized. Not an issue with mirrorless, where focus sensor is on the image sensor. Your vintage SLRs w/o autofocus sensor should be OK. Answer pNDing. 77mm
77mm for me!! I am interested dude, does this filter have the ability to screw on an additional filter on the end?? Say like a black promist?? I really need to be able to stack a few filters together and im not sure on the best way to do that.
dang!!! I'm gonna have to buy one now (unless i win ofcourse haha)... may i ask what other vari-nd's you've used (when referring to this being the best you've used) because dang... these are pretty 'affordable' for vari-nd's
They honestly are. I’ve used Tiffen and Hoya. Much bigger companies with more overhead. Simmod is one guy, DP, this is a side gig for him and the whole process has me fascinated. Like where do you even start lol. I doubt he would stand a chance being so small if his stuff wasn’t well priced and good quality.
At the 4:22 mark of the video you mention that with the Outer Locking Ring you are able to determine the polarization. Am I understanding you correctly that this filter would also replace the need for a Circular Polarizer when a ND filter is desired? Also have you tried their Circular Polarizer? Thanks for the video and for your answers.
That is correct. A variable ND is actually two polarizers working together to cut down the light. I do have the polarizer as well. I use it mostly for stills and the VND for video. Hope that helps :)
I haven’t used the dedicated polarizer no. I mostly do video so haven’t had the demand. I have their aria mist filters though and the trend is pretty good on the filters side. This one does polarize if you missed that. Set polarity, lock filter, set ND level. :)
@@MarkHoltze Thanks for the response! I mainly need a polarizer for video to see through glass (windows, car windows, glasses on people) Does this VND polarize enough to where you can tune that? Seeing through glass?
Hey mate, great video. I just received mine in the mail, and I cannot figure out how the locking ring works? As far as I can tell, the only component that can be rotated is the outer ring with the lever. The scalloped mounting ring and the middle glass piece don't move at all? Any help appreciated.
I've tried adjusting them, even used a filter removal tool to see if my fingers just weren't strong enough, nothing budges. I've watched 4:15 to 4:55 a dozen times, it looks like yours rotates, but mine is either so tight I can't move it, or it's welded.
@@MauriceKindermann It MIGHT be closed too tight, I've had that happen myself and had to pry it open with my fingers. It was totally my fault, but sounds like yours is a packaging thing. Try to use your thumb and middle finger and grip the black middle ring between the locking ring and the ring with the numbers. Hold the filter so that the front of your filter is facing the right hand side and rotate the locking ring (the inside ring) FORWARD. Based on that orientation that will loosen it. You need a firm grip, try grabbing an elastic band for some help. Let me know if that doesn't work.
Nevermind - I seem to have been unlucky and they are sending a replacement. Exceptional customer service, they got back to me within minutes. I tried every trick in the book, heat, two opposing filter removal tools, rubber bands, opposing pressure on the outer locking ring to loosen the thread, nothing budged.
Must be a factory made defect. Yes you're dealing with the BEST CS with those guys, if my options didn't work I was going to say message them, they're ON THE SPOT with replies as long as they're awake. lol. Benefits of a small company, you get access and are highly valued as a customer.
The sharpness test in your video seems good but in my experience sharpness is on some nds quite bad on longer lenses. Have you tried it with any longer lenses? Quite interested in the results as my current nd-filters looks good on my 35mm but not sharp at all on a 135mm.
It’s sharp across the board so far in my testing. I did a 135 review not too long ago and had to use it on my video examples of the lens. I can understand your concern for sure. I have to say it’s a super solid performing VND.
Hey Mark, Just to confirm that all Variable ND's are effectively a polariser too if they are rotated in the correct position before applying the strength of the ND? I've recently cracked a Lee 10 Stop and was looking for something that can provide me with polarisation and long exposure capabilities. I can't seem to buy Simmod in Europe though?
Hi Vincent, I've no plans to pick up the PM VND at the moment, but if I do I will for sure compare it. It looks interesting, but it doesn't really do what this one doesn't do (plus this one has the seperate locking ring so I can set m polarity before locking it to the lens). Optically it's flawless and costs 1/2 as much. The only thing this one is missing I really like on the Polar Pro one is the filter cap. I suspect one is being worked on for a V2 of this filter however. All VND's should come with one.
@@MarkHoltze Thanks for replying and that makes sense. I do like that filter cap on there but otherwise the simmod is looking like my next investment unless they drop a v2 sometime soon. Looking forward to more content from you. Cheers!
@@aMakeShiftMe My pleasure. I'm not sure how soon a V2 COULD or WILL drop, but I'm sure if they develop a lens cap for the filter they'll sell it separately. I do know that the designer of these filters is a pretty high ranking commercial DP who's Cinematography association recognized. He runs the company as a side hustle between shoots and was fully behind the design of it. Best of luck mate.
Hi Martin, I use. SIMMOD lens hood. Just spins on the end of my lens, they have lens cap covers as well. You can get them custom engraved as well which is cool.
Or do you mean a hood that goes on the end of the variable? Sorry it’s early. If you mean a hood that goes on at the end of the variable, unfortunately one won’t fit given the little lever at the side of the variable that controls ND
Depends what you're shooting photography wise. This acts as a polarizer and an ND so if you want to do daytime long exposures at wider apertures with longer shutter speeds it's nice to have some light control. It's definitely MORE useful for video because generally speaking we have to limit the shutter speed to 2x our frame rate as well as some log profiles have higher min ISO's.
@@MarkHoltze I definitely do some landscape long exposure and I want to try to apply it to some creative street photography, but I've been told it's not worth it for photography. Not really sure why, seems like a great tool to me.
@@QwietStorm Photography is one of those weird things, what works for some, doesn't work for others. Given. you're doing longer exposures I think adjusting the amount of light coming into your lens is definitely helpful. Plus this one polarizes like I said, so you can select your polarity levels first lock the filter onto the lens and go from there. You can have no ND to MAX, it's nice for long exposures at faster apertures. Might help with your street stuff as well. The price on this IMHO is VERY reasonable, but you could always sell it back to the open market if you feel you don't use it often. Your call though mate, I rarely use it for photography myself, but I don't do long exposure stuff. If I did absolutely. I use it ALL the time for my video work, it's always with me.
@@MarkHoltze I'll definitely take it into consideration. I was looking at the X4 6 stop ND from Breakthrough, but I like the extra options you get from this type. Thanks for the insight.
"default polorization??" this filter isn't polorized correct? I didn't see anything in the description on the SIMMOD site about polorization. Also, my unit doesn't allow the middle ring (one with the arrow) to spin freely from the locking ring.
VND’s are two polarizers working to cancel out the light. So you can dial in the polarity you want and lock it down from there. It’s implied knowledge a VND is a polarizer but what makes this one different than others is that you can specifically dial in the default polarity. Then lock it down as demonstrated in the video. Most just screw on and that’s that. Hope that helps
@@MarkHoltze well i must have an diff version because there's only 2 moving parts.. the locking ring which is lcoked solid to the inner part/lens, then the actual neutral density outer ring. I dont see how you dialed the "default polorization" then tightened the locking ring without spinning the whole unit (locking ring) right out of where you just set it. Does your locking ting spin independent of the middle ring/lens?
You turn it until you get the polarization you want. You can see it when the reflections go away I. Windows. Then you turn the locking ring while to tighten. It should turn independently. It’s hard to explain, but the ring that has the built out parts should turn separately. If yours doesn’t it’s just screwed onto itself. Hard to trouble shoot it via text unfortunately.
Interesting, I need a ND Variable for my Fujinon 18-55mm but it's a 58mm, apparently not exist. Need or possible to have an adapter? If yes possible to have a link? Thanks
Something like this , is ok with Simmod 77 ? www.amazon.fr/Step-Bagues-adaptatrices-filtres-dobjectifs/dp/B077XGL35R/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1549638611&sr=8-2&keywords=bague+adaptation+filtre+ND@@MarkHoltze
I must admit I've never thought about the polarization orientation when using variable nds 😅 anyway, they really have thought about everything when desinging those filters! (also, in case, 77mm)
Hi Lucas, I actually didn't do any tests at 16mm wide with this filter, I just rarely shoot full wide at 16mm. It does have a bit of vignetting at 16mm around the 8-9 ND marker I noticed after I posted this review. Probably the first thing I should have done, but I'm almost never wider than 24 and when I use the 16-35 I'm mostly on a super 35mm sensor. I'll do a quick at home test tonight to confirm. The 8-9 vignetting marker was on the Canon 16-35mm F4, but I'll try it on my Sony 16-35 Zeiss F4 and get back to you. If you're shooting wide at 16 in a bright sunny day you'll probably get some near the higher ND marks. It's almost completely unavoidable with a Variable ND. This one handles vignetting way better than the Hoya I had that was more expensive. Hope that helps mate, I'll get back to you tonight with what I find on the Sony lens specifically.
@@MarkHoltze Wow, really appreciate the fast and complete answer! It is going to help me A LOT. Im in doubt of the SLR magic or this one for my a7iii + 16-35 2.8mm. I couldnt find any vigneting posts about it. The problem is that im from brazil and my friend is bringing to me from the USA, so I have to be sure which one is the best option as i cant return hahahah Im also buying a step up ring for the 90mm, but im sure that vignete is not a problem at this focal range. Again, thanks a lot!
My pleasure, a friend of mine had the SLR magic one, this one is way better than that one. Similar designs but the glass on the SIMMOD is superior, plus you get a nice case with it. Anyway good luck mate, will let you know still tonight either way.
@@MarkHoltze Going to believe in you hahahah If u have any affiliate link so I could in a way retribute the help :) Did u get a chance to test with the lens?
@@lucasdguerra Hey Lucas sorry got home late last night and did the family thing. I tested the filter on the Sony 16-35 and yes there was some vignetting at 16. STRANGELY I immediately switched it over to the Canon 16-35 and there was NONE. Must be something about the lens science how it interprets and redistributes lightwaves or something. Pushing into 20 gets rid of it completely. I don't have affiliate link, but thanks for asking. Really curious why the Sony lens and Canon lens of equal focal lengths have a different impact on the vignetting. Super strange.
Hello, I bought this filter recently. why you didn't mention that the X pattern of ND shows when you set the hard stop to max setting? I would expect that the hard stop is going to stop before the X pattern starts to show or is there any reason for that? Thanks Martin
I mentione the X pattern at 5:26. With my testing the X pattern didn't become apparent until after 10 (MAX). That is to say the X pattern will slightly vary depending on what focal length lens you're using it for. The wider the lens the slightly earlier it will start. It shouldn't start before 10 (it didn't with me in my extensive testing and I use this ALL the time). So if it is for you, let me know what lens it is, what focal length is is and what camera you're using. Where is the X pattern coming in on. your lens and what focal length lens are you using? Thanks.
@@enricoparenti3057 You can't set hard stops per say, you just slide it to 9 and it will give you 9 levels of ND, I don't think it's a full 9 stops. I think 3 = 1 stop but I'm not sure. There isa hard stop at MAX and a hard stop at MIN so the dial won't infinitely go around.
I think I am gonna be a great photoghrapher with Simmod. - Hey what camera you use? - Ehm. I'm using Simmod ND filter, camera doesn't matter. 77 mm would be great with my sigma 10-20 .
The ND filter just alllws you to shoot video outside at a wider aperture which I was you the shallower depth of field. For still images where you can change the shutter speed it’s not as critical. Video you need to keep your shutter speed locked to x 2 of your frame rate so you can’t really use shutter speed as a way to control your exposure for video. I haven’t seen how the ND filter itself impacts the actual quality of the Bokeh in any direct way.
A show pilot for a big breoascaster has robbed me of all my spare time. July has been insane to say the least. 77mm filter thread size, not to be cofused with focal length. It’s the diameter of the lens and applies to filter/lens cap sizing.
It's a great filter however scratches very easily.. It's also available for less than half the price at times form a generic brand JONGSUN on Amazon. I bought both and there is no difference other than the price . and dealing with SIM-MOD service is terrible so might as well save the cash
Thanks Casey, 7 days now. Good luck. It’s way better than the tiffen especially for the price. I like tiffen but just speaking to my experience with both.
Hi Jason, you can’t because of the lever. Because it’s a variable which are two polarizers the flaring/glare impacts the men’s differently than without it.
amazing ND filter knowledge, really help full for filter users....thanks & can I know music name at 5:06 - i know its epidemicsound.com, need a track name please. Have a good day !
Thanks mate. Spend a lot of time trying to find stuff that works and isn’t super overused. Music inspires the pace and tone of a cut and treat it like an integral part of the edit. You use epedemic?
@@MarkHoltze Actually I really liked epidemicsound. but i cant purchase a single track for more than $100 (India Rs.6000). I know they work hard for music, & its amazing to listen, but for using with licence, it make no sense for more than $100. so i cant purchase them, & dont earn to much. I have option only listening to them. & like to make good collection tracks. - thanks
Ya the best way to do it is subscribe to their service for commercial use. But if you just want to listen to it, than ya don’t pay a penny ;). Will post that track for you tonight mate. It’s 12 noon here in Toronto so about 8 or 9 hours from now.
