B+W ND-Filter | 10 f-stop

Neutral Density Filter, ND-Filter (Gray filter) is used to reduce the amount of light reaching the camera's sensor, which allows the photographer to select the desired combination of aperture and shutter speed. B+W Neutral Density Filters attenuate the light by 1,2,3,6 or 10 f-stops. This is beneficial to achieve the correct exposure when the brightness of the subject is still too high for the fastes shutter speed and the smallest aperture, or for that "cotton candy" look to streams and waterfalls.

B+W ND filter - 10 f/step

About Neutral Density Filter 10 f-stop

With a light reduction of ten f-stops, this ND filter delivers a further intensification compared with the B+W ND 106. Running water virtually transforms into mist. People walking on streets become blurred and indistinct or even invisible. In some cases this involves extremely long exposures of up to one minute. A stable tripod is essential.

Technology

With the thin-film technology developed here, not only the pure ND filter effect comes into play, but a coating combination optimizes the ND filter. In addition to the filter effect, the coating combination contains a multi-layer anti-reflective component with 7 layers per filter side to prevent annoying reflections. An outer layer with the usual dirt- and water-repellent properties is applied as the final layer. This not only provides all-around protection for the filter, but also makes it easy to clean and maintain the filter pane. The light attenuation itself is very uniform over the entire visible range and produces optimally color-neutral image results.

Key Applications

Reducing the amount of light entering the camera
Suitable for both analog and digital cameras
Selective sharpness by achieving larger apertures – ideal for portraiture
Long exposures producing a cotton candy effect on moving water and deserted streets void of people and cars
Wipe effects, continuous light trails
Made in Germany

Please Note

ND filters must not be used for direct visual solar observation (risk of blinding). They let through UV- and IR-rays which harm the eyes. Special sun filters for direct observation of the sun are available from astronomy suppliers,

Tips & Tricks ND Filter

For beginners it can be a challenge to achieve optimal results with ND Filters at first. There are a few things to consider and often it is necessary to maintain perfect conditions over a longer period. With these tips, you’ll have everything you need to get fantastic shots right from the very beginning!

Use a stable tripod. Again, good equipment is 50% of success.
Work in Bulb mode "B" for long exposures.
Use the remote control of your camera app.
Do not rely on the automatic mode but set the exposure values manually.
Use low ISO values and choose a small aperture.
Use Live View for control.
Use the RAW file format to make post-processing easier.
Cover the camera’s viewfinder while taking the photo.
Our B+W ND Calculator app will help you set the correct exposure times.
Remember to turn off the noise reduction program.

For more than 90 years, B+W filters have been synonymous with quality and innovation. B+W has succeeded in establishing itself as one of the world‘s leading filter manufacturers. It has, for example, made decisive progress in surface coating. B+W is the first filter manufacturer in the world to offer MRC (Multi Resistant Coating). MRC nano coating is the most innovative development in thin-layer technology. The world-famous Käsemann type polarizing filter with its outstanding quality has been produced by B+W since 1989.