This 10-stop, Bay 2 Heliopan ND Filter is a solid ND filter. This 3.0 density creates a darkening of the entire image, allowing you to photograph with a wider aperture or slower shutter speed without overexposing your image. By slowing your exposure time, you can create motion blur for special effects or to convey a sense of movement. Opening your iris allows you to create shallow depth of field, which can help isolate your subject.

The front and rear surfaces of the filter both feature a single anti-reflection coating. Each coating helps to increase light transmission by reducing reflections, scattered light, and ghosting. Additionally, they offer protection to the filter substrate while helping to keep the glass clean for longer than uncoated glass.

This Heliopan filter is constructed from Schott glass for increased optical clarity and color fidelity. It features a brass filter ring for durability as well as jamming prevention.

3.0 Optical Density    Front and Rear Coating    Schott Glass Construction    Brass Filter Ring    Increase Exposure Length    Bay 2 Front Filter Mount

ND 3.0 filter darkens the image, allowing you to photograph with a longer shutter speed or wider aperture than normally required.

Providing a 10-stop exposure reduction, this filter allows you to control depth of field and convey movement more easily.

Single coatings on both the front and rear offer protection to the glass and help to improve light transmission and image quality.

Constructed from SCHOTT glass for optical clarity.

Brass filter ring helps to prevent jamming and provides additional strength.

Dual mounts with Bay 2 front filter mount permits combining with other filters.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can I use this for a solar eclipse? Please respond soon because I need it for the 8/21/17 eclipse!!

A: I tested this filter on a Canon 70D with a 300mm focal length lens looking at the Sun. For taking a photo of the partial eclipse, you should use a setting of f11 or higher with a shutter speed of a thousandth of a second or shorter and a low ISO of 100 or less to get an unsaturated sharp image.

Q: 2. Why is the 6 stop density more expensive than the 10 stop?

A: More popular items tend to be priced higher than non popular items. It's basically were the manufacturer priced the filter according to demand.

Q: 3. Hello, could you please confirm whether this filter will definitely 100% work with the olympus OM-D E-M10 mark ii kit lens? Thanks in advance.

A: For the kit lens I see on sale with the OM-D E-M10 MkII, yes. I use this filter on an older generation Olympus 14-42mm zoom. Check the label on the front of your lens: it should say ?37. This means the lens accepts 37mm filters such as this one.

Q: 4. It says "Series 8", so is it compatible with Hasselblad SWC's Biogon C 38mm lens?

A: The Hasselblad SWC's Biogon C 38mm lens uses a series 60 mount, not the Series 8 mount. The B+W Series 8 MRC 102M ND 0.6 Filter will not fit the Hasselblad 38mm SWC lens.

Q: 5. Does it have a hard stop in each end of the scale? And does it have front filter threads?

A: Yes, the Urth 77mm ND64-1000 Variable ND Lens Filter Plus+ (6 to 10 Stop) has hard stops at the end of the scales and also has front filter threads.

Q: 6. Does it come with a case?

A: Yes. B and W is high quality glass....case included.

Q: 7. B+W, Brand name or Meant for Black and White photos?

A: Brand name

Q: 8. what does the warranty cover

A: The B+W Limited Warranty will cover any manufacturer defect. Accidental damage, scratches, and wear and tear will not be covered.

Q: 9. Will it open up to almost clear? If not whats the lightest it goes?

A: It's black glass and that's that. Do all your camera settings first. Then add the ND filter and take the shot.

Q: 10. im deciding between this and the hoya pro nd 1000. which should i choose? i notice theres a pretty big price difference- $50. -thanks

A: I have been pleased with this one. I have not used the Hoya but have not found a need.