Camera protection filter Kenko KEDSMPR82 — 82 mm, black, 1 pcs

Kenko KEDSMPR82 camera protection filter, 82 mm diameter with a black frame, is a single-piece front filter designed to protect lens elements from dust, scratches and minor impacts while preserving optical clarity. It fits lenses with an 82 mm filter thread and is intended for general-purpose protection and light control that helps simplify cleaning and preserve the original image characteristics of the lens. The filter also allows longer shutter speeds without reducing aperture, enabling motion effects such as silky water in waterfall and nature photography.

Advantages

The slim black frame provides secure attachment to compatible 82 mm lenses without adding significant bulk. Optical-quality glass maintains image sharpness and color neutrality, while the protective surface resists dust and minor abrasion. By reducing the amount of light entering the lens, the filter enables up to 8-times longer shutter speeds compared with stopping down the aperture, which is useful for creating motion blur in flowing water and other moving scenes. The single-piece pack makes installation and storage straightforward.

Suitable for

• Everyday lens protection on cameras with 82 mm filter threads
• Landscape and nature photography requiring long-exposure motion effects
• Outdoor shoots where dust, moisture splashes or minor impacts are a concern
• Situations where easier front-element cleaning is desired

Key specifications

• Filter diameter: 82 mm
• Frame color: black
• Pack type: single-piece
• Primary function: front-lens protection and neutral light reduction for longer exposures
• Effect on exposure: allows approximately up to 8× longer shutter speeds compared to stopping down aperture
• Optical properties: designed to preserve image sharpness and color neutrality

How to use

Screw the Kenko filter onto the front filter thread of an 82 mm lens until it is firmly seated; avoid cross-threading. For motion-blur effects such as smooth waterfall rendering, compose the shot, set the camera on a stable tripod, select a low ISO and a wider aperture if desired, then use the filter to reduce incoming light so you can use the longer shutter speed required. For protection purposes, leave the filter mounted during normal shooting and clean the outer surface with a microfiber cloth or a blower and lens-cleaning fluid as needed.

Usage recommendations

Use a sturdy tripod and, when possible, a remote release or camera self-timer to avoid camera shake during long exposures. When stacking additional filters, check for vignetting at wide angles. Store the filter in its protective case when not in use to avoid scratches on the glass surface.