Haida ProII CPL & VND 2 In 1 | If I Were Allowed Just One Filter I'd Have THIS!

[@adrianalfordphotography]

Haida PROII CPL-VND 2 in 1 Filter 📸 - haidaphoto.com/en/story001-1627.html

[@greg_gaming]

thank you for this video, just picked up the filter and this is such a great explaination and review of it

[@adrianalfordphotography]

Thanks for watching. Would you believe I was out with it just a few hours ago doing a waterfall video for my KZbin channel. I’d actually forgotten how good this filter is 🙏

[@paulcookphotography]

Great video Adrian! Looks like a really versatile combo filter, seems like that would really come in handy when traveling or at times when you don't necessarily want to lug around your entire kit. Really impressive not to have any vignetting, even as wide as 14mm! Really great example images in this one as well, especially the little waterfall image at 4:33. Great stuff as always mate, really enjoyed it. Hope you are having a great weekend!

[@adrianalfordphotography]

Thanks very much for watching Paul. You're spot on mate with saying it's perfect for travel. Especially hiking and you want to keep your kit as light as you can. I've actually been impressed with these Haida filters in terms of the colors they put out, but also you don't get any vignetting or clipping. Designed well. Hopefully I'll get to do the Milford Sound Routeburn hiking trek one day in NZ and this will be the only filter I take along with the Z7 and 24-120mm lens and a couple of batteries. Have an awesome weekend Paul and take care 🙏📸

[@PhilThach]

That's an awesome product, Adrian and nicely presented. Bravo!

[@adrianalfordphotography]

Thanks for watching Phil. When I using this filter I thought how good it would be for your waterfall photos you do every now and then. Love how it cuts through the shine and glare on rocks and water surfaces. Have a great weekend mate, cheers 🙏📸

[@leod1671]

That is an interesting option. Thank you Adrian. Have a great weekend.

[@adrianalfordphotography]

Thanks for watching Leo, much appreciated. Have a great weekend my friend 📸🙏

[@MartinHarvey]

Thanks and appreciate this review - especially as it relates to photography rather then videography. I am an enthusiastic user of CPLs especially when I’m in a bright environment, such as Aus or the US SW, and often leave the filter on while I’m out and about. I’m off to Namibia next February’ish and am concerned about managing blown out highlights in the sky and while the CPL will help maybe the VND will assist further. Any loss of exposure below the skyline I can compensate for using a linear gradient mask. So adding the CPL and ND loss of stops I’m particularly worried using the filter on my Fuji 70-300 which can have a wide open aperture of a measly f/5.6! My 16-55 has a constant f/2.8 so no worries there. Au contraire. Maybe I won’t need the CPL as much in Namibia and a GND will do the job. Anyway, thanks.

[@andycannon_photo679]

Another great video. If I'm not lugging all my gear with all my square feels these circular ND filters are great.

[@adrianalfordphotography]

Thanks Andy - the filter lives in my camera bag permanently now. Will come in handy for a lot of things I'm sure. Have a great weekend mate, cheers 🙏📸

[@garymorrison277]

Being a bit of a Haida fan with a few of the nano pro 150mm filters mainly for use on my 14-24mm f2.8 G on my D850. I've just got this filter mainly to use on all my 77mm diameter ended F mount G lenses adapted on my new Z6ii, and so far, I'm well impressed. The thing I really like about Haida filters is that there's no or next to no colour cast that you usually get with the cheaper and some of the not so cheap filters on the market. Great video by the way.

[@adrianalfordphotography]

I’m glad you noticed that too Gary. The no colour cast is one thing I immediately noticed

[@bvaldes8791]

Hi Adrian excellent tutorial regarding VND filter it does give you lots options when you need it and it’s compact enough for your camera bag. Favorite pic was small water fall with yellow leaf. Great job my friend. 👏 Have an awesome weekend 🙏🏼📸

[@adrianalfordphotography]

Many thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed the video. So handy having this filter in your camera bag. Have a great weekend, cheers 🍻 📸🙏

[@oliviaczhou]

Thanks Adrian, this is the best explained video about this filter!

[@davidsaylors]

I have gotten to where I only take a 10 stop ND and a circular polariser now, they seem to cover almost everything I want to shoot in these two filters. I also don’t shoot sunrise or sunset photos very much So graduated filters are not really needed. This one is really interesting as it does so much in one small package. Thanks brother!

[@adrianalfordphotography]

Thanks for watching David. It certainly is a good all in one filter. It'll cover me for a lot of things I photograph from now on. Have a great weekend buddy, cheers 🙏📸

Another interesting photography video Adrian and I got loads of different filters and not just cameras - drones! That sounds a handy filter to use, great demo. Many thanks for sharing the info - have a great weekend :)

[@adrianalfordphotography]

Thanks for watching Shaun. Glad you liked the video mate. It certainly is a versatile filter for lots of different uses. Have a great weekend and take care 🙏📸

[@g00nther]

Thanks for this. Will check it out when I upgrade.

[@adrianalfordphotography]

Thanks for watching 🙏

[@colinstalker]

Great idea and very handy for travelling or trying to reduce the amount of gear we carry! Solid review Adrian.🙂

[@adrianalfordphotography]

I’m all about space and weight saving nowadays Colin - while not skimping on quality. Yes I agree, a great all rounder filter. Enjoy your weekend mate and thanks for watching 👍🙏

[@peterviragphoto]

Such a cool 2 in 1 filter mate! Great detailed review! Cheers

[@adrianalfordphotography]

Thanks for watching Peter. Yes it is very versatile for everything. Have a great weekend mate 🙏📸

[@efreutel]

Great presentation. Many thanks!

[@adrianalfordphotography]

You’re welcome 🙏

[@apocalypsedude9392]

That was a very informative video, thanks Adrian. Going to check the filter out. :)

[@adrianalfordphotography]

Many thanks for watching. Have a great weekend 🙏📸

[@JohnHPettigrewFujishooter67]

Nice video mate, very well put together, certainly one worth considering.

[@adrianalfordphotography]

Much appreciated John, thanks for watching mate. Enjoy your weekend 🙏📸

[@IcelandVideoGallery]

#81 This is interesting and something to think about. It seems to work effectively. Great work and thanks for showing us and sharing it with us.

[@adrianalfordphotography]

Many thanks for watching. Have an awesome weekend 👍🙏📸

[@christian.irmler]

Hi Adrian, that looks after a cool all in one system. Thank you for sharing. Waterfall photography is a good example here, especially when you have to walk through deeper water with your camera and you don't want to take all your filters with you. Great images, by the way! Enjoy your weekend, Christian

[@adrianalfordphotography]

Hi Christian thank you very much for watching. Yes that is true, I think this filter will be my waterfall filter from now on. Especially in deep water as you say and only want one filter with you. Have a great weekend my friend, cheers 🙏📸

[@slimbirdy]

I'll have $20 each way on Black Mist thanks! Ha ha. Great review on the filter. It looks like the perfect first pick for a beginner to start to learn how it all works. Awesome seeing how to use it in each situation.

[@adrianalfordphotography]

Thanks for watching. Haha! Yeah Black Mist has been in good form of late. Have a great weekend, cheers 📸🙏

[@saurabhghosh398]

Wonderful video again Mr Alford, One small question: My lens is 77mm. Should I buy the 77 mm filter? The shop is telling me to buy 82 mm and then use step down ring. Their point is 77 mm lens with 77 mm filter may produce vignetting. So, should I buy 77mm filter or 82 mm filter with step down ring? What is your opinion? Thanks in advance.

[@davidmonro-jones4191]

Hi Adrian. Really interesting. I'm moving towards landscape photography more to go with my interest in wildlife and nature. Out of curiosity, what would be a good lens for the D850 for landscape photography (and what size thread would that be)? Thanks for all the videos. I always learn something 🙂 Take care and remain safe, David

[@adrianalfordphotography]

Hi David - i normally use my Nikon 16-35mm F4 VR lens for landscapes on my D850. It has a 77mm thread and is relatively inexpensive. I have done a review video on it here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5_bc3eLaJenqtE - it has served me well over the years. Enjoy your weekend, cheers 🙏📸

[@caltari]

How does this VND filter compare to a fixed solid ND filter in terms of sharpness and color shift? Thanks in advance.

[@adrianalfordphotography]

Sharpness and color shift is the same as a solid ND filter. But you get added benefit of CPL if you need it.

[@LongTa]

hi, do you have to use 2 hands to adjust VND otherwise it will rotate the CPL too if using 1 hand?

[@adrianalfordphotography]

The CPL and VND are independent to one another. So no you do not have to use 2 hands.

[@simeonmarkfernandes1423]

Hey Adrian, I am keen on getting this filter for its versatility. I solely shot landscapes and seascapes, i was wondering if there is any color cast with these filters. Did you do any comparisons with and without the filter to check for color cast and sharpness?

[@adrianalfordphotography]

I noticed the color cast was no different than other more expensive filters I’ve used in the past. I was pretty impressed by the CPL in this. For seascapes I’d use this filter for sure.

[@simeonmarkfernandes1423]

@@adrianalfordphotography OK, if you do not mind me asking, which other filters did you compare it with? I currently use a Nisi ND64 + CPL 2 in 1 filter, and color cast is basically negligible.

[@adrianalfordphotography]

@@simeonmarkfernandes1423 not a fan of Nisi tbh. I have used a lot of very expensive Lee filters. I think you can see plainly in the video what thie color is like via live view video and pics. All the best with your decision. Have a great day.

[@simeonmarkfernandes1423]

@@adrianalfordphotography I am using Nisi mainly because of the price to performance. At least in India the other international brands are too expensive. Haida too is available at a decent price here. Thank you for the review. I look forward to purchasing it, when it is available here.

[@costtv]

Hi Adrian, Im Not Educated At All On Filters… However, All My Video Content I Record Outdoords… I’m Looking For A Good VIR- ND Filter And A Polarized Lens Filter … I’m Working With A Sony A6600 My Lenses Are: Sony E1-55mm 2.8 And Sony E15mm F1.4.. Thank You…

[@quiztasiarocks]

Hey, I’m a bit late to the game with this. Could I add a fixed ND filter first to the lens and add this on top, can I stack?

[@adrianalfordphotography]

Thanks for watching. Can I ask why you would want to do that when it has ND built in with this filter? Theoretically you could stack, but why you want to when it would be extremely dark and image quality would be pretty poor I think.

[@quiztasiarocks]

@@adrianalfordphotography incase 7 stops isn’t enough.

[@adrianalfordphotography]

@@quiztasiarocks personally I wouldn’t stack with this filter. I think image quality would drop and you’d also get vignetting or clipping of the other filter in the corners of frame

[@quiztasiarocks]

@@adrianalfordphotography ok thanks. I’m trying to figure if 7 stops will be enough for really sunny days

[@quiztasiarocks]

@@adrianalfordphotography 1 last question, can you still use the filter by removing the handle/post?