Neutral density camera filter Hoya NDx8 72mm

The Hoya NDx8 72mm Neutral Density Filter reduces the amount of light entering the lens by 3 stops, enabling longer exposures and wider apertures for creative control. Made from high-quality optical glass with a neutral grey finish, the filter is designed to preserve color balance while fitting lenses with a 72mm thread.

Advantages

The NDx8 filter allows photographers and videographers to control exposure in very bright conditions without altering color balance. It makes possible motion blur effects, shallower depth of field with fast lenses, and safe use of high-speed film or sensors outdoors. The filter is compatible with cine and video cameras that have fixed shutter speeds, helping to avoid overexposure in scenes such as snow or bright sand.

Suitable for

• Landscape photography (waterfalls, seascapes, skies)
• Long exposure motion blur (clouds, flowing water, traffic)
• Portraits or subjects needing background separation using wider apertures
• Video and cine cameras filming very bright scenes

Key specifications

• Brand: Hoya
• Model: NDx8
• Diameter: 72 mm (thread)
• Light reduction: 3 stops (NDx8)
• Material: optical glass
• Finish: neutral grey / black frame
• MPN: Y5ND8072
• EAN: 240660028390

How to use

Screw the Hoya NDx8 72mm filter onto the front of a lens with a 72mm filter thread. Compose and focus normally, then set a longer shutter speed or a wider aperture as required to achieve motion blur or a shallower depth of field. When using autofocus, focus before applying extreme exposure settings if necessary. For video cameras with fixed shutter speeds, fit the filter to reduce overall exposure without changing camera settings.

Usage recommendations

Use a tripod for long exposures to avoid camera shake, and check images for any color cast or vignetting at your chosen aperture and focal length. When stacking other filters, verify compatibility to prevent mechanical vignetting on wide-angle lenses.