Neutral density camera filter Hoya 0996 72 mm Black

The Hoya 0996 72 mm neutral density camera filter reduces the light entering your lens by approximately 7.2/3 stops, enabling wider apertures and slower shutter speeds in bright conditions. Designed for still photography and HDSLR video, this 72 mm PRO ND filter features ACCU-ND technology for a neutral colour balance and a low-profile aluminium ring to minimise vignetting while keeping the glass secure and parallel to the sensor.

Advantages

ACCU-ND coating provides a truly neutral colour balance without noticeable colour cast across densities, allowing you to set white balance once and maintain consistent colour even when changing filters. The thin, one-piece aluminium frame reduces the risk of vignetting on wide-angle lenses and holds the glass firmly in place. The filter permits reduced depth of field for portraits and enables creative long-exposure effects in bright light.

Suitable for

• Long exposure landscape photography
• Portraits requiring shallow depth of field in bright conditions
• HDSLR video where controlled exposure and neutral colour are needed
• Creative motion blur effects (water, clouds, traffic)

Key specifications

• Brand: Hoya
• Model: PRO ND (0996)
• Diameter: 72 mm
• Light reduction: ~7.2/3 stops
• Coating: ACCU-ND (metallic, neutral colour balance)
• Frame: Low-profile one-piece aluminium
• MPN/EAN: 0024066057150 / 024066057150

How to use

Screw the 72 mm Hoya PRO ND filter onto a lens with a matching filter thread. Compose and set exposure for the reduced light level — use a tripod when applying slower shutter speeds to avoid camera shake. When shooting video or mixed lighting, set white balance after attaching the filter to take advantage of the ACCU-ND neutral colour balance.

Usage recommendations

For long exposures and portrait work in bright light, pair the filter with a sturdy tripod and, if needed, use manual focus. Avoid stacking multiple dense filters to reduce vignetting and potential colour shifts.