Neutral density camera filter Hoya PRO ND EX Filter Kit 72 mm

HOYA PRO ND EX Filter Kit (72 mm) includes three neutral density filters — PROND EX 8, PROND EX 64 and PROND EX 1000 — designed to reduce the amount of light entering the lens and enable longer exposures or wider apertures. The kit is intended for photographers and HDSLR videographers who want to control shutter speed and depth of field to achieve motion blur, smooth water, streaked clouds, or shallow depth-of-field portraits. The filters use HOYA’s clear optical glass with a metallic coating on both sides and ACCU-ND technology to deliver neutral color balance and reduced infrared contamination. A thick aluminum frame reduces light leakage and helps retain correct exposure and color balance.

Advantages

The kit provides three commonly used density steps that suit many shooting scenarios, simplifying the choice for amateur and professional users. ACCU-ND coating and metallic layer help maintain neutral color balance across the visible and IR spectrum, minimizing color cast. The robust aluminum frames are engineered to prevent light leaks and ensure reliable, consistent exposures. Filters are compatible with 72 mm lens threads and can be combined to increase density when needed.

Suitable for

• Landscape photography (smooth water, blurred clouds)
• Portraits with shallow depth of field in bright conditions
• Long-exposure city and street photography (light trails, erased moving people)
• HDSLR video shooting where controlled shutter speed is required
• Creative long-exposure effects such as fireworks and lightning trails

Key specifications

• Filter kit contents: PROND EX 8, PROND EX 64, PROND EX 1000
• Mount thread size: 72 mm
• Material: clear optical glass with metallic coating and ACCU-ND technology
• Frame: thick aluminum to reduce light leakage
• Intended use: still photography and HDSLR videography
• EAN: 0024066071903

How to use

Screw the appropriate ND filter onto your 72 mm lens or stack filters to achieve higher density. For shallow depth-of-field portraits in daylight, use PROND EX 8 to allow wider apertures while avoiding overexposure. Use PROND EX 64 or PROND EX 1000 to lengthen exposure times for blurred motion effects in landscapes or seascapes. When shooting video in high-ISO camera modes, apply the necessary ND filter(s) so you can set a shutter speed matched to frame rate for natural motion blur. Check exposure and white balance after attaching a filter and adjust settings as needed.

Usage recommendations

Combine filters when a single density is insufficient (for example PROND EX 8 + PROND EX 64 ≈ ND500; PROND EX 8 + PROND EX 1000 ≈ ND8000). Use a tripod for long exposures, verify focus before attaching dense ND filters when possible, and re-check exposure and white balance after stacking filters.