Neutral density camera filter Hoya NDx8 77mm

The Hoya NDx8 77mm Neutral Density camera filter reduces the amount of light entering the lens by 3 stops, enabling greater control over exposure and depth of field. Made of high-quality optical glass with a black-and-grey finish, the filter is designed for lenses with a 77mm filter thread and is suited for long exposures and motion-blur effects without changing colour balance.

Advantages

The NDx8 filter provides a three-stop light reduction while keeping colour fidelity, allowing the use of slower shutter speeds or wider apertures in bright conditions. Its optical glass construction ensures durability and minimal image degradation. Compatible with any 77mm-thread lens, it is suitable for both still and video cameras where fixed shutter speeds or bright scenes require reduced exposure.

Suitable for

• Long exposure landscape photography (waterfalls, moving clouds, seascapes)
• Portraits where a shallow depth of field is desired in bright light
• Outdoor shooting with high-sensitivity film or sensors to avoid overexposure
• Video and cine cameras with fixed shutter speeds filming very bright scenes such as snow or beach

Key specifications

• Model: Hoya NDx8
• Filter size / thread: 77 mm
• Light reduction: 3 stops (NDx8)
• Material: optical glass
• Effect on colour: neutral — no colour balance shift
• EAN: 024066002846

How to use

Screw the NDx8 filter onto the front of any lens with a 77mm filter thread. Use it when ambient light is too strong to achieve the desired shutter speed or aperture: for example, apply the filter to allow multi-second exposures of waterfalls or to open the aperture for a shallow depth of field in bright sunlight. For video, attach the filter when the camera’s fixed shutter speed would otherwise overexpose bright scenes.

Usage recommendations

When framing long exposures, use a sturdy tripod and a remote release or camera timer to avoid camera shake. Check exposure with live view or a histogram and bracket exposures if needed. Store the filter in its case when not in use to protect the glass and threads.