Neutral density camera filter Calumet CALSAN0882 — 82 mm

Calumet CALSAN0882 is an 82 mm neutral density (ND) camera filter engineered to reduce the amount of light entering the lens without altering color balance. The filter is supplied as a single-piece unit with a black frame and dark transparent glass. Constructed with 28 multi-layer coatings, it enables longer shutter speeds and the use of wider apertures in bright conditions while maintaining image clarity and contrast.

Advantages

The Calumet ND filter offers controlled exposure reduction for stills and video, allowing photographers to produce motion blur effects and smooth water textures or to use shallow depth of field in strong light. The applied 28-layer coating improves light transmission uniformity and helps preserve color neutrality. The slim profile and single-piece construction reduce vignetting on wide-angle lenses and the coated surfaces provide water repellence and scratch resistance for daily field use.

Suitable for

• Long-exposure landscape photography (waterfalls, seascapes, cloud movement)
• Portraits with shallow depth of field in bright light
• Architectural photography where moving objects should be softened or removed
• Video shooting that requires controlled shutter speed and aperture in bright conditions

Key specifications

• Filter type: neutral density (ND)
• Size: 82 mm thread diameter
• Optical density: ND8 (reduces light by approximately 3 stops)
• Coating: 28 multi-layer coatings
• Frame color and finish: black slim frame
• Glass: dark neutral glass with preserved color balance
• Surface properties: water-repellent and scratch-resistant coating
• Quantity: single-piece filter

How to use

Screw the 82 mm Calumet ND filter onto the front thread of a compatible lens and ensure it is seated evenly to avoid cross-threading. Compose and focus your shot without the filter if your camera or lens requires it for autofocus; then recompose with the filter attached if necessary. Use a tripod for long-exposure shots to prevent camera shake, and employ a remote release or self-timer for the sharpest results. For video, set the shutter speed and aperture to achieve the desired motion rendering while the ND filter controls overall exposure.

Usage recommendations

When shooting long exposures, use a stable tripod and check for vignetting at wide focal lengths. Clean the filter with a microfiber cloth and appropriate lens cleaner to maintain the 28-layer coating performance. For precise exposure control, combine the ND8 filter with camera exposure compensation or manual exposure settings rather than relying solely on automatic modes.