Camera protection filter Kenko KEDSMPR72 — 72 mm, black

Kenko KEDSMPR72 — 72 mm camera protection filter provides a clear protective layer for the front element of compatible lenses. Designed to stay mounted during shooting, this black 72 mm filter guards against dust, scratches and light physical impact without altering image exposure. The filter can also reduce the amount of light entering the lens, allowing longer shutter speeds for motion effects while keeping wider apertures when needed.

Advantages

This protection filter combines mechanical protection with neutral optical behavior: it preserves lens coatings and glass from everyday wear while maintaining original colour balance and exposure. The 72 mm diameter fits lenses with matching filter threads, and the single-piece construction is lightweight and unobtrusive on the lens. When used to reduce light intake, the filter supports longer shutter speeds to capture motion blur, such as smoothing water in landscape photography, without requiring a smaller aperture.

Suitable for

• Protecting lens front elements from dust, fingerprints and minor impacts
• Landscape and nature photography where longer exposures are desired
• Outdoor shooting in variable conditions where a permanent protective layer is beneficial
• Photographers who prefer to keep a filter mounted on the lens during regular use

Key specifications

• Type: camera protection / clear filter
• Filter thread diameter: 72 mm
• Colour: black frame
• Quantity in pack: 1 piece
• Optical effect: neutral protection and light reduction enabling longer shutter speeds

How to use

Attach the filter by screwing it into the 72 mm filter thread on the front of a compatible lens until it is secure but not overtightened. Leave the filter mounted during normal shooting to protect the lens surface; when using longer exposures to emphasise motion, combine the filter with appropriate shutter speed and aperture settings. Clean the filter surface with a microfiber cloth and lens-safe cleaning solution when necessary to maintain image clarity.

Usage recommendations

For motion effects such as smoothing waterfalls, start by reducing shutter speed incrementally while keeping the aperture as wide as needed for depth of field. Use a tripod to avoid camera shake during long exposures, and consider using remote release or self-timer to further minimise vibration. Store the filter in a protective pouch when not in use to prevent scratches on the glass.