Neutral density camera filter Hoya PROND EX 8 72 mm

Neutral density camera filter Hoya PROND EX 8 72 mm reduces incoming light by 3 stops while preserving color balance, enabling precise control of exposure for stills and video. The filter uses clear optical glass mounted in a lightweight aluminum frame with front threads for stacking additional filters or attaching a lens cap. It is intended for photographers and filmmakers who need reliable light reduction without color cast.

Advantages

The Hoya PROND EX 8 combines clear optical glass and a precision aluminum frame to provide stable, even light attenuation. ACCU-ND technology minimizes color shift by ensuring equal reduction across visible and infrared spectrums, reducing the risk of unwanted color casts. The front-threaded frame allows easy stacking of filters or use of a lens cap, and the 72 mm size fits lenses with matching thread diameter.

Suitable for

• Long exposure photography in bright daylight
• Portraits with wide apertures to achieve shallow depth of field in strong light
• Video shooting where shutter speed must match frame rate while keeping depth of field
• Creative, extremely slow-shutter landscape or architectural shots

Key specifications

• Model: Hoya PROND EX 8
• Filter type: Neutral Density (ND8, ~3 stops)
• Thread size: 72 mm
• Glass: Clear optical glass
• Frame: Lightweight aluminum with front threads
• Coating: Uncoated
• Brand: Hoya
• EAN: 0024066071637

How to use

Screw the 72 mm Hoya PROND EX 8 onto the lens front threads until secure. Use the filter to reduce exposure by approximately three stops to allow slower shutter speeds or wider apertures in bright conditions. For video, apply the ND to achieve correct shutter speed relative to frame rate while maintaining desired depth of field. You may stack compatible front-threaded filters if additional light reduction or effects are required.

Usage recommendations

Use the PROND EX 8 when shooting with fast lenses (for example f/1.4 or f/1.2) in bright light, when you need natural color rendition and minimal IR-related color shift. Avoid overtightening the filter on the lens and store it in a protective case to prevent scratches. For stronger light reduction, consider using higher-density ND filters from the same PROND EX line.