Using a 10-Stop ND Filter for LONG EXPOSURE PHOTOGRAPHY & a FREE PDF

[@Ravindra.Dubey1]

Great video Anthony! Thank you so much. Personally speaking, I don't think you ever need to apologize because you are the one who is making all the effort to make your all followers learn. We can never thank you enough for your videos, as a result of which all your followers come back to you repeatedly.... in fact that's the biggest certificate how much we all value of presentations. The little things like covering the viewfinder or the tips like 1st shooting in aperture priority then reviewing the EXIF and using the same to shoot in manual mode when using the ND Filter are great tips and can only come out from a teacher who is experienced enough. We all are a great fan of yours and love your screen presence. Cheers...

[@old4004]

Thanks, Anthony, for your usual calm style of instruction and for such a full coverage of your subject. Always a pleasure to learn from you.

[@nelsonfoote7641]

You’re doing great Anthony, keep up the good work!

[@joetagg1961]

Great video, Anthony! Another way to insure you don’t disturb your focus is to use back button focus !! You can keep it in auto focus which locks your focus point, But it wont try to refocus when you push the shutter button! It works great for me...

[@manfredoetting7694]

You're one of the best understandable speakers for non n-native foreign listeners! Thank you so much. Greetings from Hamburg

[@mspates5982]

That was a great video Anthony! I shoot with a Sony a7r Mark 3. Because the camera is mirrorless I don't have to worry about light leaks as you mentioned in your video. I also don't have to take a photo before I take my actual shot with the ND filter on my camera. I simply put the ND filter on and I can look either through the electronic viewfinder or look at the back of the camera and the camera will automatically adjust itself so I can see what I'm going to get before I shoot it. If it wants to go for more than 30 seconds I simply raise the iso or open up the aperture for a little bit more light and take the shot. One of the big mistakes I usually make is I forget to turn off image stabilization. My camera will also Focus with the 10 stop ND filter on it. I use back button Focus to do my focusing.

[@charlesaitken2222]

What raise the iso and induce more noise ? Go to the bulb setting if you need more than 30 sec

[@johnfisk9175]

Another great tutorial- thank you! I use ND filters frequently and one of the best tools I’ve come across for filter use is the XUME filter adapter system. Not cheap, but incredibly helpful for attaching filters without altering composition and focus as sometimes happens when screwing a filter on. Their lens caps make life happier too.

[@Noealz]

Getting a 10 stop was one of the funnest hings I did when I started photography

[@ivanoriordan4801]

Hi Anthony, love all your tutorials for a number of reasons. You talk slowly and concisely. Your videos are clear and easy to follow. I am particularly interested in your Luminar 4 videos and thank you for all your invaluable videos.

[@nickvanmaarth680]

Clear, patient guidance...and welcome recommendations...especially the step-up suggestion! Thank you so much!

[@cooksnj]

Just wanted to thank you for taking the time to do this. Very helpful.

[@raybohn7]

Way back when my brain was young, I calculated exposures for ND filters including reciprocity factor for film without any electronic assistance. Great video, thanks.

[@laipingfung1608]

Did you ever use both ND and GND filter together? Wish you could advise how to make correct exposure adjustment whena ND and a GND are stacked together. Thank you.

[@niftytwo]

Thank you Anthony. You are at your usual best in front of or behind the lens. Without you I’m very sure my editing & overall knowledge would be very lacking. Thank you Sir. Neville J.

[@garybennett7845]

Thanks for this video. I’ve been wanting to try this for a while and was pleased to see this. I got the filter thru your link and went out this morning to try it out. Need some more practice, but am grateful to be playing around for under $30. Learning a lot from your videos.

[@karikangas4447]

Great work I enjoy watching you videos

[@michaelmcphee2930]

Anthony great work. I don't think the apologies or the explanations are necessary and maybe they detract from the overall presentation. Your work is fantastic and is greatly appreciated by your many followers. Your stage presence is fine. I had to do presentations for a work role. I found practicing in front of a mirror really helpful. Seriously it's great to see you doing these outdoor presentations. Big thank you mate.

[@steveamiaga2327]

Great idea regarding the step-up filter ring. Love your channel.

[@ohrah2003]

Any advice on where the sun should be in relation to the filter

[@HiFlyer371]

Nice video and I think do fine in front of the camera! Over the years I have accumulated Polarizers, ND, and specialty filters in many different sizes. My current walk-around lens (Sigma 24-105A) uses 82mm filters but most of my other lenses use 67mm or 77mm. To save weight and space I only carry 82mm filters and the necessary Step-Up Rings in my camera bag. It's funny how some people complain about a lens or filter vignetting, remove it in lens correction, but then add vignetting as an effect.

[@photonsonpixels]

Thanks for this tutorial Anthony. Do you use mirror up for this type of long exposure?

[@aussie8114]

When in live view the mirror is automatically up.

[@photonsonpixels]

Thank you!

[@Shotsmoky]

Great informative video as usual Anthony. One of my favorite channels for learning all things photography. Thanx!

[@oprdoc]

Nice video, but I’m confused. The app doesn’t account for the aperture you choose. You used f11, and then in Av noted your shutter speed to input into the app. What if I wanted to used f4? What am I missing? Seems that the more light coming in at f4 would decrease the exposure time.

[@rlfisher]

How can I make the calculation using a variable ND filter? Are the # of stop markings generally accurate?

[@andyplatt6729]

Hi Anthony, Many thanks for this one, Very informative. I don't know why but other tutorials online just don't seem to sink in as well as yours. Hopefully we will see many more video's like this and once again many many thanks Anthony.

[@christianuscarnivora]

Great advice on the step-up ring to eliminate the vignette. Thanks, brother!

[@DuteHart]

Thanks. I’ve been wanting to try this.

[@ChrisSummers]

Regarding focus, I use back button focus so once I focus with the filter off I can add the filter and touch the camera trigger and it will not change focus.

[@krimbos1]

I just purchased this filter and then found this great vid. You mention because of relatively low cost, you may need to handle filter carefully to avoid scratches, etc. would it make sense to attach a UV filter to front, or would that compromise image quality?

[@aussie8114]

The lady filming you must have recognised you 😀 You should have offered her an autograph 😂

[@WhittyPics]

You can also set your Nikon to continuous auto focus and go into the menu and set it to release priority along with back button focus. When you hit the back button it will auto focus and take your thumb off the button and release the shutter. That is the way I recompose my stationary shots all the time. It will save the step of going to manual focus and risk moving it while you are screwing the filter on

[@dougoh6749]

Thanks for your honesty. Enjoy your videos.

[@marclabro]

very nice tuto. just downloaded nd timer. can you explain the live view mode ? does live view makes images better exposed than viewfinder with ND filter ? don't you think pressing lcd with fingers on the focus point induces a lot of shake like pressing the shutter button on a tripod ? i ask that because i purchased a d5600 full spectrum to lifepixel with a 665nm external filter and i need to use liveview but i have a less accurate view than in viewfinder and in hand, when i hold the camera at one hand and press on lcd to take picture it shakes and is less focused of course. i must say i am very uncomfortable using a liveview.

[@bio7021]

Thank you so much again ... you are an excellent teacher!

[@genelakenetau]

Great presentation Anthony. As usual, the content is thorough and very informative. It’s also good to ‘see’ you doing these videos so please don’t feel uncomfortable being in front of the camera.

[@MrBooojangles]

Great tips as always Anthony. I've watched quite a few of your tutorials over the years, they are great. I had never thought about covering up the viewfinder before to stop light getting in there. Thinking about it, my past cameras have always had electronic ones, but my Canon 80D, which I've not bought filters for yet, I'm not sure, so I will have to check on that. I have tried one or two long exposures without filters, at or after sunset, or using the double exposure feature my Canon has that allows you to stack photos in camera, but I really need ND filters to do a better job of it and I'm looking at getting the Nisi circular filters. Well that was weird, that woman filming you. Maybe she wanted the information you were saying to improve her own photography skills. But hey, I'm not comfortable in front of the camera either, so that's totally understandable. I'd feel worse and would probably have to wait till she had disappeared till I could carry on, or come back another day. I have to script everything and use an autocue app on my phone or I just forget everything I want to say. My mind goes blank.

[@lesthompson9317]

Thank 'you Anthony. Another great tutorial and I also think its unnecessary to apologise for your presentation. I'm sure all of us value the content you provide and are not expecting 'Hollywood' style film making! Thank you for the excellent & detailed explanations & all the hard work you do.

[@raulmantecon8170]

Hello Anthony great information you offered on this tutorial. I just wanted to stop by and inform you that i too have a D850 (best camera ever) and if you use the touch screen to take the shot on bulb mode the camera’s shutter will stay open on bulb mode on its own until you touch the screen again. This helps by not needing to hold down the shutter button on the top of the camera which might give you camera shake and not needing a cable in order for bulb mode to stay open. Just a quick tip.

[@xolarwind]

Boy you are a daring lucky man, if your camera hasnt tipped over yet with that flimsy, top heavy tripod!

[@phutchis]

My Canon 7D mk2 has a built in Bulb Timer ( I am sure other models also do), so not always a requirement to have any remote timer.

[@jeepdelfuego8366]

I almost bought that filter last month, but then decided to buy a 10-stop square filter by K&F Concept for 69.99. So far, I like it, but it does seem to have a blue cast which is easily fixed. I am not sure if I am doing something wrong because I have only been doing long exposures for about a month. I have gotten some pretty good shots with it and don't feel a need to spend hundreds of dollars on an ND filter.

[@smooth6718]

I have never taken long exposure landscapes before, and today, I decided to go to KZbin for some tutorials. I found about six, including yours. As usual, yours was by far the simplest, but more importantly, you explained the detail like you were a professional TV announcer. Obviously, to me, the lady shooting you shooting didn't hurt your instruction at all. I have one question: can you recommend a really good remote shutter release. I have bought two Vello's in the past 6 months and one broke and one is just not satisfactory for me. I paid about $50 for both. The are infrared. Many thanks.

[@ephotosaver]

I have this filter, I'm very happy with the images I have produced with it. Excellent product. On another note, with my workflow, I use manual mode only. Also, an eyepiece shield should be used to cover the eyepiece, this stops stray light from getting in and causing light leaks. I had more than a few images ruined because of this. I use the shield all the time.

[@smkunder1]

So you can get a reading with filter on and take shot in aperture priority? Great tutorial

[@nkeighren]

Nice job and well explained.

[@alexabadi7458]

Don't screw anything when you put the filter on, so how I am supposed to put it on ? :o)

[@mikejr716]

Crazy that I was literally looking at this filter on Amazon yesterday...I open up KZbin few minutes ago & 💥BAM💥 your video is listed as a "Recommended" vid! 🤔😂 Glad it happened!!! Awesome vid!!! Good narrative & content. Let me know exactly what I needed! Also glad you spoke on the vignetting via the filter's reviews on Amazon. 'Liked' & 'Subscribed!' Side note, 😆, I'm the same way when it comes down to recording myself &/or being someone recording me...hahaha You're doing great!!!

[@sompoonakomsoontorn5073]

Anthony, thank you for this video. Over the years I also have this vignette effect on the pictures with a wider angle lens. Now I know the tips to get rid off this problem. On my past experience with the 10-stop Lee filter, I noticed that a lot of time the pictures came out a lot darker than they should be. This should not be from the change of light conditions alone based on the situation I am at the time. The reason was my Lee filter has some discrepancies, in my case 3/4 of a second. And this they said it is possible. What I am trying to say is that with a high quality brand, it is not always perfect and you may want to test the filter you buy. Thank you for your videos!

[@BobG-eh5fc]

Thanks again for a great video. A low cost ND filter might be worth getting to play with. Just wish there was an easy way to use the D850 and not have to hold the shutter release button for the whole time. Need to play with the new version of Snapbridge to see if that's a low cost option.

[@Mcappo]

Quick question. To stop the camera from trying to focus again after installing the ND filter should back button focus be used?

[@JohnKorvell]

I think you risk camera shake. My own experience is like Anthony's - focus/turn off focus/put on ND filter/shoot. A shutter release cord is almost manditory regardless of the shutter speed you end up with for similar reasons. Minimise touching the camera once the exposure starts.

[@johnstein5903]

Where is that location? Looks like Buffalo NY. Thanks!

[@AnthonyMorganti]

Yes, my home. Go Bills!!

[@johnstein5903]

@@AnthonyMorganti awesome!!!

[@rickwisephotography]

Great video Anthony! Question, why do you need to set the speed at a bulb setting instead of just setting the camera's speed to the appropriate time?

[@aussie8114]

Most cameras do not offer small incremental speeds once you get into longer times. They also usually don’t offer longer times than about 30 seconds.

[@Rajj854]

Rick Wise because the shutter speeds can’t normally exceed 30 seconds. To exceed that you need bulb exposure.

[@rickwisephotography]

@@Rajj854 I don't understand. If I use manual mode I can adjust the speed to over a minute.

[@Setright230]

New to your channel, Fantastic stuff on filters and such old school is me from tube amps to my military career that med discharged now veteran pension. yet always used the old cokin filters even when first DSLR 5D mk1 still works lol, Yet people still have a dig and a batch of sunrise done using 3 cokin very strange coloured filters yet I set them and mirror up link wired trigger took around 6 shots as came up over ocean. but today asked what photoshop colour mixes and every other thing other than really filters. yet I know use glass 100mm Nisi which took lots of pension weeks go get lol.love there foam rubber bits on there edges and other no light bits also yes I use cover for eye piece new canon body has one at the flick of switch. from Australia Cheers Be watching more. 😎🇦🇺

[@behramcooper3691]

How does the filter perform when you zoom in to 100mm or 200mm? Is there any fuzziness in the image? I tried a few budget priced filter, but always regretted it.

[@AllenTweed]

Does the D850 suffer from reciprocity failure? I've taken quite a few long exposures with mine but haven't actually paid attention to the algorithm the camera uses.

[@ChrisHunt4497]

Thank you for the video. Very off-putting having someone film you, why could she not just watch you on You Tube? You did a great job and no need to apologise either. Very helpful as I often need a refresher on ND filters.

[@WhittyPics]

Did you notice any loss in sharpness?

[@ronmortimer252]

Yes use a remote to open the shutter, don't try holding down the shutter release for 30 seconds or it won't be just the water and clouds that get blurred. Nice video Anthony, next stop Hollywood mate. Cheers from Aus. 🤗

[@bt10ant]

Great stuff, Anthony. What's a better quality ND filter--something you might use professionally? Thanks.

[@bobfinlay7417]

Thanks for for following thru on the requests for this video.

[@JohnKorvell]

Many mare already be doing this but if you have no shutter release cord handy, and you are not going longer than 1/30th, then turn on your delayed shutter timer so the camera does not jiggle when the exposure is actually made.

[@eltinjones4542]

If you use back button focus, you don't have to mess around between auto to manual switching on your lens👍

[@colinmelhuish1254]

Well explained, like all your videos, so helpful.

[@bennielaars]

Very helpful video, thanks!

[@trumpetscall8910]

I use back button focus, great when youre used to it.

[@Greenskiii]

I love going to that place to shoot!

[@themanfromoz6448]

There is one way to lock in your focus, buy putting paper tape over your focusing ring when using N/D filter, just a little trick I did for myself

[@ladydayification]

Great job,

[@Elman-1976]

I really enjoy my ICE ND for my Sigma 16 1.4 been using since the lens came out. Like always great video thank you.

[@tonysempertegui5786]

Congratulations!

[@AnthonyMorganti]

In this video, I demonstrate how to take a long exposure using a 10-stop ND filter. In the video, I use a reasonably priced, 10-stop filter from Ice Optical. You can find that ND filter here: amzn.to/2ZbUOM6 If you purchase an ND Filter, make sure you purchase one that will fit your lens. The lens I used in the video accepts 77mm filters and that is where that link will take you. For step by step instructions on how to use an ND filter for long exposure photography, visit my website here: wp.me/p9QUvD-mUt Gear Used: Nikon D850: amzn.to/2K498SZ Nikon 24-70mm F2.8 Lens: amzn.to/2VQMKi9 ICE 10-stop ND Filter: amzn.to/2ZbUOM6 Vanguard Tripod: amzn.to/2WqWB2u Siriu Ballhead: amzn.to/2W1MyS0 Video Gear Used: Nikon Z6: amzn.to/2TIBGnR Nikon Z 24-70mm F4.0 Lens: amzn.to/2Z0hW55 MeFOTO Travel Tripod: amzn.to/31GVvys "Photographer That's What I Am" T-shirt that I'm wearing: tspr.ng/c/photographer-thats-what-I-am ***All links shown are my affiliate links. Please read my Code of Ethics Statement for more info about my affiliations: onlinephotographytraining.com/code-of-ethics/ Unsure of how to price your photography? Check the 2019 Guide to Pricing Your Photography: amzn.to/2S1CiU7 I use this software to record my screen: telestream.pxf.io/DMrW2 Thank you!

[@rhiwderinraytube]

Thanks Anthony. ND filters will produce a better image if the clouds are moving well with the wind, gives a nice wispy effect.

[@DrJoeJoeHands]

Thank you

[@alightscribe]

I just got an ICE filter for my 82 filter lens....we will see how it works.

[@b991228]

You should suggest the viewers consider using a cabled intervalometer that will set a delay start to the shutter release then be able to set a long exposure of up to a time of hh:mm:ss. Another words a long exposure almost to an infinite interval of time. Don’t get those supplied by the camera manufactures which are fabulously expense but rather get the generic brands that while not high quality do cost almost nothing.

[@nelsonclub7722]

Top tip - if you don't have a remote cable or shutter release - use the countdown timer.

[@julianuk3266]

Don't forget to turn off image stabilization. I don't think you mentioned it.

[@AnthonyGoodley]

Yes that's a great tip when using a tripod.

[@leniehulse1621]

One tip - if you are buying a filter size, let’s say, 77mm and you have lenses smaller then get step up rings so you can use your bigger filters with smaller size lenses.

[@allenbuyck7957]

Something about this video makes me think you are in front of a green screen. Was it shot on location?? By the way I love your tutorials.

[@Greenskiii]

its a spot in buffalo NY, I shoot there all the time

[@allenbuyck7957]

Greenski cool! I live in Binghamton New York and traveled to Buffalo often when my daughter was in grad school. Keep the videos coming. Don’t be too hard on yourself . You seem great on camera .

[@jeffrydemeyer5433]

Agh why can't I press the auto straighten button trough youtube, youtube should fix it so I can :)

[@irajnaghash]

Tnd= T0 x 2^ND , Tnd = time with filter , T0= Time no filter , 2 to the power ND So Tnd= 1/100 x 2^10= 1024/100= 10.24 second 1/100 is time with no filter 10.24 time with filter

[@g.lecolau8370]

Geat ! Thx

[@MrHookshanks]

WHY NOT USE THE HISTOGRAM TO TELL YOU THE EXPOSURE BEFORE YOU SHOOT?

[@saltycherrypie6918]

In my book spending only 30$ on glass you put in front of your potentially over 1k $ lens feels like a bad idea. I'd rather spend a bit more and get gear that will last a while (also buying a square filter so i can use it on almost any lense saves some costs)

[@tectorama]

Very good and informative video but to be honest, hell will freeze over before I put an ND filter on my camera.

[@godofhope]

Or you can calculate I without the app ;) I’m sure you can

[@rds990]

Confused as to why in the wide wide world of sports you'd use a center column on your tripod when you know for sure you'll be using long, long shutter speeds. What's that all about ?? That center column is a weak point in any tripod. It is hugely UNSTABLE.

[@paylnyles]

Who the F&&K uses ND10? and what the F&&K for??

[@saltylemonslab4759]

Payl Nyles 10 stop, not ND10

[@WhittyPics]

You can also set your Nikon to continuous auto focus and go into the menu and set it to release priority along with back button focus. When you hit the back button it will auto focus and take your thumb off the button and release the shutter. That is the way I recompose my stationary shots all the time. It will save the step of going to manual focus and risk moving it while you are screwing the filter on