This 7-stop, 4x4" Formatt Hitech HD ND Glass Filter , made with Schott-Desag B270 Crown optical glass, has been specially formulated as a result of extensive research into applications for molecular A.C.T. dyes to provide a color neutral darkening of your image without the specular effects that may occur from the particulate coatings of other neutral density and neutral density graduated filters. This can result in a cleaner image with high-resolution sensors, film stocks and scanning. HD technology has been designed to for use in cinema and video applications, taking advantage of ultra-sharp cameras and lenses.

2.1 Optical Density    Schott-Desag B270 Crown Optical Glass    Designed for HD Technology    Enhanced Contrast

Formatt's HD Neutral Density solid and graduated filters are available in all the popular round screw-in sizes, all the standard square sizes

All Formatt filters are finished with a unique edge frame offering maximum protection against chipping, surface scratches and enables easy handling and cleaning

With the filter description on top of the frame it also makes identification of the filter much easier especially when filters are stored in cases on location

Formatt HD Neutral Density filters have the same densities and light stops as the Kodak Wratten Standards

Formatt's Neutral Density Filters are a response to the many DPs and cinematographers who find that it is important to shoot as wide open as possible to minimize depth of field, especially with HD

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Will this handle Betacam SP component convert to HDMI for Atomos record? How does it handle the native 4:3?

A: You need a converter. Blackmagic Design Mini Converter Analog to SDI BH #BLASDIMC • MFR #CONVMAAS2 (---- Please copy and paste either number into a B&H search box)

Q: 2. What write-speed does it need in a Compactflash card for top quality recording? Is there a significant difference between a card with a write speed of 120 MB/s and one with 160 MB/s? Also, does this camera work with any size of memory card -- 32MB/64 MB/128MB or is there a particular size it requires? Thank you very much.

A: I use a 160 MB Write speed and 32 GB storage on my XF100 and it works perfectly. This is a great camera, give it the faster speed so it can perform to its fullest.

Q: 3. does a mic go in the top there?

A: Yes, its for a boom mic, but the camera has a mic too.

Q: 4. Can you send different video to the the different Sdi outputs or do they have to be the exact same? Like with vMix output 1 and 2.

A: They are either the same or you can use them together for alpha and fill outputs.

Q: 5. will this unit work with skype?

A: UltraStudio Products are geared towards Capture and Playback for Post Production Editing, this may not work with Skype as past models have not. However the Blackmagic Design Web Presenter will, B&H # BLWEBPTR. The Web Presenter will turn an HDMI or SDI Source in to a signal that your computer will see as a Webcam. It will work with Skype.https://bhpho.to/2kngN33

Q: 6. What are the differences between the canon xa 20& canon xa25?

A: I think the main difference is that the 25 as SDI HD output port and the 20 doesn't.wayne

Q: 7. Will a reference video take the place of a TBC when capturing from nonprofessional composite decks?

A: Reference video inputs should only be used for timing purposes. They don't affect recording on the Blackmagic Design UltraStudio HD Mini (BH #BLUSHDMINI) and shouldn't be used as a replacement for a time base corrector.

Q: 8. What is the base sensitivity(ISO) of the sensor at 0dB?

A: I am sorry but camcorders like the Canon XF100 do not have an ISO setting, which is why information as to its base ISO is not published.

Q: 9. Does this support analog S-Video input? What is the recommended configuration to use this to capture from an S-Video source?

A: The UltraStudio HD Mini doesn't support S-Video input. To get your S-Video in you can use a Mini Converter Analog to SDI to convert your analog S-Video signal to SDI, and then feed the SDI output of that into the UltraStudio. Blackmagic Design Mini Converter Analog to SDI BH #BLASDIMC

Q: 10. Can i use this device for capture video from camera to Adobe Premiere?

A: The short answer is yes. If your camera has SDI out, no problem. If your camera uses HDMI out, you will need to get a HDMI to SDI converter. I've been doing it often using a HDMI converter. If you have an analog out only you will also be able to use this. The analog inputs are BNC and you can get inexpensive RCA to BNC adapters. The input to your computer to record using Premiere or the BMD software is via Thunderbolt 3.