Neutral density camera filter Calumet CALSAN0862 — 62 mm, single-piece, black frame

The Calumet CALSAN0862 neutral density (ND) camera filter with a 62 mm thread is a single-piece filter in a black slim frame with darkened optical glass. Designed to reduce the amount of light entering the lens without altering color balance, this ND filter enables controlled exposure adjustments for still photography and video. Its optical surface is treated with 28 multi-layer coatings to maintain image quality while providing additional resistance to scratches and water.

Advantages

The Calumet ND filter provides consistent light reduction to allow longer shutter speeds or wider apertures in bright conditions while preserving color fidelity and sharpness. The 28-layer coating improves contrast and reduces reflections, and the slim black frame minimizes vignetting on wide-angle lenses. The filter also offers water-repellent and scratch-resistant surface properties, adding a basic layer of protection to the front element of your lens.

Suitable for

• Long-exposure photography (waterfalls, seascapes, clouds)
• Portraits requiring shallow depth of field in bright light
• Architectural and urban photography where moving elements should be subdued
• Video production that requires controlled shutter speed and natural motion blur

Key specifications

• Filter type: neutral density (ND)
• Optical thread diameter: 62 mm
• Density option: ND8 (reduces light by 3 stops)
• Frame: single-piece, slim black metal frame
• Glass: darkened optical glass with neutral color transmission
• Coating: 28 multi-layer anti-reflective coatings
• Surface properties: water-repellent and scratch-resistant treatment

How to use

Attach the Calumet 62 mm ND filter to the front thread of a compatible lens and secure it by turning clockwise until finger-tight. When using the filter, adjust exposure parameters: open the aperture or lower shutter speed to achieve the desired depth of field or motion blur while checking histogram and highlights. For video, set shutter speed according to frame rate to maintain natural motion blur. Remove the filter when not required to maximize light intake or when shooting in low-light conditions.

Usage recommendations

When composing long exposures, use a tripod and a remote shutter release or camera timer to avoid camera shake. Clean the coated surface with a soft microfiber cloth and a suitable lens cleaner to preserve coatings. For wide-angle lenses, confirm no vignetting occurs at the required focal length; consider using a slim filter mount as supplied. Store the filter in its protective case when not in use.