HOW MANY STOPS DO YOU NEED? | Peter McKinnon VND 2-5 or 6-9 Stop?

[@ryanrootphoto]

Holy shit, you found the best way to showcase the usage/application of these filter stops in real life settings better than any other video on KZbin under just few minutes. Good work.

[@MichaelYoungKim]

You're welcome. Yeah, no one actually had any examples out in KZbin so I just decided to make it. I was pretty sure other ppl wanted to know this info :) Thank you again for watching.

[@ElMasie]

@@MichaelYoungKim I love you 🙏🏻❤️

[@MichaelYoungKim]

@@ElMasie haha you’re welcome! 🙃

[@MonsterNeal]

really opened my eyes

[@bmotv.]

I agree

[@pckbls]

Best PolarPro VND related video out there. I have absolutely no idea why all the other marketing KZbinrs including PolarPro themselves do not feature comparison shots like you did here. Straight to the point without all the worthless bla bla. Well done mate! Subscribed and just bought myself the 2-5 VND.

[@MichaelYoungKim]

Thank you for your kind words. I couldnt find anything on YT so I just made the video myself. Glad it was helpful! Thank you for the sub 🙏🏼

[@pckbls]

​@@MichaelYoungKim Had my very first video shoot outdoors a couple of weeks ago. I went with the 2-5 stop version and unfortunately even at the highest setting with a fixed shuter speed of 1/60 I had to step down my camera all the way to f11 in order for the sky not to burn out. 😅For the next one I'm considering breaking the 180 degree rule slightly and shoot at maybe 1/100 to compensate for that. Should also have the positive side effect, that when stabilizing video footage in post I won't get that much "smeary motion blur" issues. Otherwise I might have to swallow the pill of buying the 6-9 stop filter as well. Again: Excellent comparison!

[@montagefilmsindia]

god finally found the video i want , after searching a bunch of trash , thanks mate for this great video , simple clear cut explanation 👌🏻

[@MichaelYoungKim]

Glad you found it helpful! Thank you for watching~

[@casphermanebo1918]

after all the search, this is the most straight forward review I’ve ever seen. Thank you I will subscribe because of this.

[@MichaelYoungKim]

Thank you very much 🙏🏼

[@DMRKing_]

This is exactly what I was looking for. Literally even with those exact settings, thank you very much. You have earned a sub!

[@MichaelYoungKim]

Thank you for watching and your sub! 🙏

[@Kenriko]

@@MichaelYoungKim Yeah bro. Like no one bothered to do this not even the companies who sell them. Now I know need more than 9 stops since I'm doing f1.4 @ 1/50 Slog-3 which only allows me to get down to IOS 160.

[@virityrealtual3831]

Great vid, thanks. I like the reasoning with 2-5 first, but I think if you plan on using the vND with just an a7siii, 6-9 makes more sense. If 6 is to darks, you can crank up the ISO to it's second base ISO (in s-log3), which is 12800 I believe. In the case of the a7siii, given it's strong light performance, I'd rather crank up ISO than aperature. Will try to get the 2-5 later if needed.

[@thebacons5943]

Did this idea work for you? Also, what aperture do you use?

[@Hadlen]

This sounds so logical. How's it working for you in practise?

[@Alex.Baskin]

True

[@junkiego]

Don't know why it took me a while to find this video, but this is great. Thank you

[@MichaelYoungKim]

You are welcome!

[@9eRw1n]

Honestly one of the most helpful videos I’ve ever seen on KZbin. What a great way to make the comparison 🎉

[@MichaelYoungKim]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you!

[@CayRush]

That was amazing!!!!! I didn’t realize you would need higher stops for 24 fps that was soooo good 🙌

[@benstachura8349]

your the first to make a video on this, been looking for awhile, Thank you!

[@MichaelYoungKim]

Yeah, I was looking for this for awhile too and I just decided to make it myself to help others. Glad it helped.

[@ajalbetjr]

....I found myself in this exact same situation two months ago, buying my first VND before vacation; even in Florida in the wide majority of cases the 2-5 Stop did the trick. The Peter McKinnon filters are fantastic by the way! Thanks for the video!

[@MichaelYoungKim]

You are welcome!

[@markgoodwin7721]

Hey man, this was exactly the kind of help I was looking for. Gonna purchase the 2-5 now. Thanks so much!

[@MichaelYoungKim]

Glad I can help! I always try to make videos that not really available on youtube (which is very rare) and this was one of them. Have a great day!

[@Tvj_films8452]

If you’re outside shooting on a bright sunny day, 6-9 all dayyyyyy. At 2-5, it will still be overblown and hard to fix that in post

[@ushirogeri8085]

It is 1.4. When you set for example 5.6, 2-5 will be ok I suppose.

[@frankiealex11]

thank you for the very short and concise explanation and example. The other videos i found on this made obnoxious 15+ minute to explain what you did in 3 mins

[@MichaelYoungKim]

Glad it was helpful and thank you for watching!

[@kongorian]

The best video I have seen on the subject. Super helpful. 2-5 is probably more versatile but shooting with faster apertures in sunshine is impossible without the 6-9 VND

[@MichaelYoungKim]

Thank you. Forgot to mention that if you are shooting log you def need 6-9vnd

[@virityrealtual3831]

@@MichaelYoungKim And thanks for this comment also , I'm very much a noob. log raises the base ISO right? Glad I ordered the 6-9 since Im shooting log on a7siii

[@9eRw1n]

Thinking to get a K&F VND 1-9 stops for the versatility and not too expensive ~$120

[@AmedeoGreco]

I think it really depend from which PP do you use. For instance with Sony A7SIII and SLOG3 (where it’s better start from 640 ISO) may 6-9 stop can help more on daylight.

[@TheSpade357]

My thoughts exactly. I think with SLOG3 and 640 ISO, the 2-5 ND is pretty useless. Indoors, you probably don't need ND filter anyways.

[@alexfox575]

Why do you need pretty high iso for daylight?

[@drnafis]

@@alexfox575 for the slog pp recommend to start using iso from 640 to get the better dynamic range

[@jordanwilliams3771]

you got a point, I was shooting in cine 4 and then switched to hlg3 and noticed the iso differential ... at first when watching this video I was like yeah 6-9 all day ... however I literally just adjusted my settings so I just could see id have to go with the 2-5 instead

[@jeje2425]

thanks, i am just about to get a vnd this week! really helpful video!

[@glee7579]

Just the video I need！Simple and clear，good work man！

[@MichaelYoungKim]

Thank you for watching!

[@NihalUsman]

Man , i was searching whole internet for this video , BIG THANKS ❤

[@Usernamebutwhy]

Wow. Perfect!!! Finally aome quality and value driven content and a short video too!!!

[@MichaelYoungKim]

Hahah glad you liked it~ Thank you!

[@thegimpiessocialclub3113]

Grrat explanation of pros of cons of using 2-5 or 6-9 stop neutral density (nd) filter! Thank you

[@MichaelYoungKim]

You are welcome!

[@dorythomas1816]

Waw that was an amazing demonstration of the ND intensity requirement to shoot wide open outside. Thank you

[@MichaelYoungKim]

Thank you for watching 🙏🏼

[@Datboieurope]

Awesome video and straight to the point while making it easy to understand all videos should be like this

[@MichaelYoungKim]

Thank you for watching and generous feedback!

[@ProfessorPocketTCG]

Perfectly straight to the point…. The perfect video

[@MichaelYoungKim]

Thank you sir!

[@luckynoob3328]

Love this kind of content. Straight to the point

[@MichaelYoungKim]

Thank you for watching.

[@Photovintageguy]

In a pinch you can try stacking a ND4 or a ND8 with the variable. It would give you a few more stops. Yet allow fine tune of nd.

[@MichaelYoungKim]

Oh!! Didnt think about that!

[@PerEng2405]

Thank you Michael, it actually helped. I have circular and adjustable ND now but never pay attention to anything but the curve. Now I am about to invest in 4x5.65 for my matte box and these filters are insanely expensive i.e. I have to choose wisely based on need-to-have and acquire the to nice-to-have later.

[@rahel140]

Beginner to ND filters wondering which fnds to get and this video is great

[@MichaelYoungKim]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Dhuxul9]

Thank you man this was super helpful 👍 This is the type of video I was looking for

[@tomasnovotny93]

Exactly what i was looking for! And straight to the point. Thank you!

[@MichaelYoungKim]

You are welcome!

[@JustinRios]

6-9 for daylight shooting even with a 2..8 and if it gets too dark, which rarely happens, then crank the ISO. Works with the a7s iii

[@ZachMeissner]

Wow, by far theeee best comparison. This is exactly what we need to see. Perfection. Thanks so much!!

[@MichaelYoungKim]

You are welcome! 🙂

[@TheGalaris]

Thanks for that great video! As the other comments point out, it´s the perfect showcase video.

[@MichaelYoungKim]

Thank you very much!!!

[@MineyCODM]

Hey, I would like to film 24fps 4K with a Sony 11mm 1.8 on a a7iv for vlogging. I’ve been wanting to shoot with slog3 but it’s too bright, should I get 6-9 stops instead because I don’t think 1-5 will be enough, can you also recommend me some nd filters. Also do you recommend me getting an nd filter for my biggest lens and obtain a step down ring to my other lenses??

[@MichaelYoungKim]

If you are shooting log def 6-9. Always get the biggest filter and use step down ring. For nd filter, if budgets not an issue polar pro nds are good.

[@MineyCODM]

@@MichaelYoungKim I’m not sure if it’s wise for me to get the polar pro nd filters for what I do, I’m just currently messing around vlogging and it’s nothing professional, is there any other nd filters that you recommend? Or should I not shoot slog3, perhaps another picture profile and get a nisi true colour 1-5 instead. So I don’t have to shoot at that very high ISO 800.

[@MichaelYoungKim]

I dont recommend slog3 for vlogging because it’s going to be too much for run and gun vlogging. Unless you hav alot of time grading and everything. Tiffen or freewell filters are petty good.

[@MineyCODM]

@@MichaelYoungKim so if you don’t recommend slog3, which profile picture should I use? How about nisi filters and how much stop should I go for? I’ve seen s-cinetone could be a good alternative instead of slog3.

[@MichaelYoungKim]

@@MineyCODM nisi i own a couple dont really like the threads. S cinetone is pretty good.

[@conanhutchison]

Great video. Straightforward, helpful, and informative. Thanks brother. Subscribed!

[@MichaelYoungKim]

Thanks for the sub!

[@empathizewithme]

Amazing video! Straight to the point with great examples.

[@MichaelYoungKim]

Thank you! 🙏🏻

[@joynulhaque]

this has helped me out big time but do bear in mind your lens can also make a difference too depending on how bright it is etc, cheers

[@michaelbell75]

Perfect, just what I needed. Im also in Southern California and shooting outdoors in the sun a lot, looks like its the 6-9 for me!

[@michaelbell75]

Actually, I ordered the 2-5 because my main lens will be my new Sigma 24-70 2.8 Thanks

[@MichaelYoungKim]

I forgot to mention in the video but It also depends on what gamma you are going to shoot your video. If you are going to be shooting log then you def need 6-9

[@michaelbell75]

@@MichaelYoungKim Thanks. Yea, thats like 800 ISO I think but I dont shoot log.

[@Gwi1ty]

How has this been working out for you. In SoCal too, and trying to decide if 6-9 will be too dark when shooting sunny at 2.8 and above. I can see it working well with my primes but not sure about my 20-70 gmaster..

[@Gwi1ty]

@@michaelbell75how is the 2-5 in sunny daylight with the 2.8?

[@devin_leary]

Is 4 and 5 at 2:07 mixed up? Or a cloud come in?

[@MichaelYoungKim]

Yes i mixed those to up 😓 sorry

[@SunshineHB]

Excellent demo. Straight to the point 👏 Thanks

[@MichaelYoungKim]

🙏🏼

[@andreaskurn]

How about mirrorless cameras? I have the same lens with f1.4 so it will be darker comparison to yours, right?

[@swissheartydogs]

Thanks, you just answered my question: 6-9 stops for outside/daylight vids with Fuji 50mm f1.0 with short DOF, ie Bô Bokeh ;)

[@dnnyktzn7247]

Hey Michael. Thank you so much for this! This is exactly what I was looking for. I would have loved to also see what happens when you alter the aperture, because I'm usually not shooting wide open anyway. Keeping that in mind: do you think the 2-5 will suffice? I will mostly be shooting outdoors. From this video, shooting wide open I would clearly go for the 6-9, but if I don't shoot wide open and only 1-2 stops down, the result would be different and I wonder if you have any recommendations on which one to buy in that case?

[@abnergomez8745]

Have you found an answer to your question, I’m also curious?

[@jorge.rubiales]

The result should be the same, no matter if you change your stops on the ND or the lens (regarding exposure)

[@Alex.Baskin]

It’s important to consider your camera’s base iso

[@MichaelYoungKim]

Very true. Also important if you are shooting in log or not. 🙂

[@brianreubelt]

Exactly what I needed without all the fluff. Perfect.

[@MichaelYoungKim]

Thx!!

[@JCCruising]

Great video, very simple and precise. However, I was hoping you would of been shooting in log at ISO800. But since that ISO800 is 4 stops more, I see that I need the 6 to 9 stops for daylight.

[@MichaelYoungKim]

For log def 6-9. I should make a separate video for log with vnds.

[@factual.aperture4981]

I haven't seen anyone do a comparison video shooting in log profile

[@MichaelYoungKim]

Most likely for log shooting, 6-9 stops is the one you should get.

[@DarkVanities]

Can I add a filter on another one without adapters if they have the same size, for instance 77mm? so I’d like to put a black mist on a 77mm diameter lens and then a nd+cpl filter on the black mist. Without holder or adapter can I? Thank you for explaning I really appreciated! ☺ I have a question for you, thank you in advance for answring... I would like to use the lens Sony 24-105mm on my Sony A7IV, then I would like to apply a Nisi Black Mist on it, and on the black mist I’d like to put the ND64 6stops + CPL integrated filter by Nisi. Will I make a mess of my photos and videos? Would this be a bad choice to make? Is the 24-105mm G really less sharp, bidimensional, sad looking and not good in night, low light or indoors situations? Cause my intention is to get a tridimensional, cinematic looking on my photos and videos.

[@kenfong1809]

Thanks Michael! Would you say for higher base ISO cameras like FX3 and A7Siii while shooting bright scenes outdoors, the 6-9 stop will get more use?

[@MichaelYoungKim]

Even with fx3 and a7siii the first base iso is the same which is iso 800. So it will depends.

[@kenfong1809]

ok, thanks. I will do a test with my (non-variable) NDs the next time we get sunny skies here, which will give me a better idea @@MichaelYoungKim

[@GuiorPhotography]

So I’m still learning, but it seems like the higher the number the darker it gets. Do they basically emulate the aperture?

[@MichaelYoungKim]

Basically easy way to remember is that the aperture number is the thickness of the aperture closing down. When you look straight into your lens at f1.8 you barely see the aperture because it’s wide open (more light coming in= brighter image), whereas f16 you will see more aperture blades closing down the lens (less light coming in=darker image). Hope I made some sense 🙂.

[@AaronMarasigan]

Nice! Very helpful bro. Couldve also done with a 2.8 lens!

[@sailinginps]

Very, very useful. The comparison photos spoke to me so clearly. I was debating whether to buy a 6-stop filter or lower mainly for outdoor videos on vacation. I am deciding to go with a fixed 6-stop ND filter for my trip. Thanks.

[@komnothet]

Hi, please make this kind of test again but with aperture F4

[@WillShrop]

f4 is 3 stops from f1.4. So it would look like stop 8 on the VND

[@SimsekStudio]

Short and very informative! Great job 🙏

[@MichaelYoungKim]

Thank you!

[@mihaiserbanescu8676]

Maaaasive help! I needed to see this so much!

[@MichaelYoungKim]

Glad it helped!

[@WalkmanInSpace]

Great video. Thanks for sharing it

[@sarfios]

Think 6-9 is better for someone like me who has the Sony A7IV and the Dual ISO on S-LOG3 works at 400 and 3200

[@MichaelYoungKim]

Yes, if you are shooting log then 6-9 is a must.

[@rashid4players]

Which is better for the iPhone 15 Pro Max? 1.5-5 or 6-9?

[@thisiserich]

Your video did help me out quite a lot but I’m still confused lol. I’m trying to figure out what filter I would need to shoot on slog3 at 800iso at f2.8. I don’t even know how I would calculate that.

[@MichaelYoungKim]

6-9 for sure

[@thisiserich]

@@MichaelYoungKim That’s what I figured. Thanks! I got a promaster hgx filter that’s 1.3-9. It should be perfect for everything. Costed the same as the McKinnon one.

[@MichaelYoungKim]

@@thisiserich oh thats awesome! Do you see any vignetting or any X pattern? Any color shift? I would love to just have one filter and be done with.

[@thisiserich]

@@MichaelYoungKim Let me do some tests and I’ll let ya know! The filter does have an x marked at 8 stops letting you know that you may see some vignetting starting there but I will actually take some photos and video with it and see about those two things!

[@thisiserich]

@@MichaelYoungKim So I haven’t seen any x pattern so far, and it’s difficult to say whether the filter is causing vignetting or if it’s my lens, the sigma 24-70 2.8 Art. But learning more about it I figured out that it’s essentially an nd2.5-nd256 filter. This has been a bit of a struggle for me because I shoot video and photos at the same time and I feel like nd2.5 is too much as a base point even in bright sunny conditions. It kept forcing me to use a slower shutter speed than usual which introduced blur. I would ultimately like to remove the filter for most photos but that seems like quite a pain in the butt. Now I’m wondering if the McKinnon one would be a bit better since it starts at nd2 instead, and for video I could bring my aperture up to 5.6 or something to offset the exposure of the filter. My video came out really fantastic for the days I’ve shot, but my photos were always way underexposed and super dark.

[@Breh-vV]

thanks, quick and got to the point. helped with buying my first Filter

[@MichaelYoungKim]

You are welcome!!!

[@JeffreySutton]

Thank you! This was my dilemma, but when you get The 2 to 5 and 6 to 9 together you save a little money. I think I’ll just go with the Freewell 2 to 5 for now though.

[@MichaelYoungKim]

Good choice!

[@MonicaTVToronto]

This is exactly what I wanted to know. I might be wrong, but I think that, with more stops of VND, I get the darker images. In your sample images at 2:09, the images of 4 stops and 5 stops don't follow this rule. What do you think is the reason? Thank you so much for sharing. Happy holidays!! 😊

[@MichaelYoungKim]

I think I messed up placing the correct video at the correct spot.

[@MonicaTVToronto]

@@MichaelYoungKim Thank you so much for answering my question. I am a beginner KZbin creator. All I know about making videos is what I learned from KZbin videos. Your video was very helpful for me to understand the relation between the number of stops of ND filters and images. Thank you for helping me figure out the general rules for using ND filters. Happy New Year to you and your family. 💕😉

[@PriyankSingh-j1h]

Hey I didn't get it😅 for sunny days which vnd i can buy, my camera is sony a7iv base iso is 800 please tell me which one I can buy 2-5 stops or 6-9? I'm confused

[@chinitopinoy1726]

How does the filter affect IQ sharpness at longer focal lengths like 600mm or a super zoom lens?

[@dmcswag]

Just got myself a gimbal and starting to learn videography for some marketing material for my own merch. Finally found the tutorial I was looking for! Concise and direct to the point. Thank you so much!

[@MichaelYoungKim]

Thank you for watching 🙏🏼

[@Surge1045]

Great comparison. Exactly what I needed to see! I need both filters! Lol.

[@MichaelYoungKim]

Thats the easiest way lol

[@khoovisuals]

Thanks dude, perfect for what I was looking for!

[@MichaelYoungKim]

No problem!

[@wilsonrositaortiz5037]

2- 5 stops means Nd2 nd4 nd8 nd 16 nd32?

[@JadenWhite]

Great video thank you! Also fallout fan? Definitely subscribed

[@MichaelYoungKim]

Fallout is so fun!!!!!! Thank you for the sub 🙏🏼

[@yuribertacchi8106]

Great video! I just have a quick question… I own a Sony A7sIII with a 24-105mm F4 and I always shoot in S-log 3 where the base iso is 640 or 12800… would u recommend the 2-5 stops or 6-9stops? Thank you so much 🙏🏻

[@MichaelYoungKim]

Thats a little tricky situation since u are shooting f4. If u are shooting 2.8 then def 6-9. But since u are shooting f4 then 2-5 could work.

[@yuribertacchi8106]

@@MichaelYoungKim thank you so much! So even in bright conditions you would still recommend the 2-5stops ? Thanks again for your help

[@MichaelYoungKim]

@@yuribertacchi8106 yes. I would rather close down the aperture than bump up the iso if u had to shoot “not the brightest”condition.

[@AA-ld6eo]

Why aren't my blacks black? Every time, when I use the 2-5 EV Stops during a sunny day, and recrod somethings with a black colour, its always like pinkish.

[@Koensol]

Probably a cheapish nd filter that has colour shifting.

[@juanlujano4895]

Been looking for a test like this for a while. Thanks

[@KID_CULTURE]

Simple and effective. Great video bruv

[@MichaelYoungKim]

Thank you very much! 🙏🏻

[@的嗨]

While you are outside, which do you end up using most? I also share locations with very sunny weather, thanks.

[@MichaelYoungKim]

For 2.8 lenses i use 2-5 using slog3

[@的嗨]

@@MichaelYoungKim Thank you for the fast response! I placed my order!

[@bryllupsfotofilm]

Hi Michael, yesterday i bought NISI 2 ND variable 1-5. When I used in 60 ffp 1)125 + lowes ISO . at 1.2 DOF using the darkes side of the ND was not enough , so i have to film with a 3.0 DOF to get around. Did i some wrong or I have to use a 6-9 ND?

[@ashishkakade596]

After watching this video i think 6-9 is the good choice,cuz u can see at 250 shutter speed 2-5 is still bright so at 60 fps it will be more bright too.

[@ashyxt]

a mistake at 2:08 with the 120fps 4 vs 5 stops, reversed

[@MichaelYoungKim]

Thank you for pointing it out!!!!

[@2kime]

Frans. I have a gh5 with a PL 10-25 mm 1.7. What variable nd filter do you advise for outdoors in general?

[@gilj_media9728]

I will be shooting with 24/70 sigma lense with base 24fps 4k on Sony a7iii and will be doing car cinema 2-5 best one won’t be doing any color grading straight from camera no slog

[@MichaelYoungKim]

2-5 should be good

[@jameiealehandro]

will the 2-5 vnd be good for a sony apsc with f4 lens ? thanks

[@MichaelYoungKim]

If you are not shooting log, with f4 2-5 should be good. Thats what i am using for my f4 lenses.

[@ilyasguner2267]

İ need to buy one and my lens is 2.8 but ill shoot outside mostly, which one do u recommend?

[@MichaelYoungKim]

I would go with 2-5 stops

[@ilyasguner2267]

@@MichaelYoungKim do u think it would cover bright sunny days at 2.8, I'd probably shoot in hlg but might slog2/3 too if needed

[@MichaelYoungKim]

Then 6-9. But it always depend on what you are shooting like I said.

[@ilyasguner2267]

@@MichaelYoungKim yeah 2.8 is right in the middle of 2-5 and 6-9 sucks lol we need one with 3-7!

[@Skulz808]

Straight to the point. Great video!

[@MichaelYoungKim]

Thank you~

[@rotepixel]

Super-helpful, thanks a lot, Michael!

[@MichaelYoungKim]

You are welcome!!!

[@xenleopard8631]

thank you so much, non pretentious, to the point, and super helpful. Cheers!

[@MichaelYoungKim]

Glad it helped!! Thank you for watching!

[@ExigentFilms]

My bro, this is what I'm looking for, great job and thanks!

[@MichaelYoungKim]

Glad you like it!!

[@mochxmiftah]

thank you for your information, good work!

[@MichaelYoungKim]

Glad it was helpful!

[@anayaandrahma]

I live in uae where there is a lot of strong sunlight and I mostly shoot outdoor… and I can afford only one… Shall I go ahead and get 6-9 stops?

[@MichaelYoungKim]

If you are shooting in log and leaving the aperture wide open then yes 6-9.

[@proudlynomadic]

Great video buddy! Just the video we needed to see. However, we never shoot inside much so for travel vlogging would you say the 6-9 is a great choice?

[@MichaelYoungKim]

To be honest, it will all depends on how you want your shot to look like. If you are vlogging, I dont know if shallow depth of field is going to be important to you. If not, then I will stick with 2-5.

[@proudlynomadic]

@@MichaelYoungKim Thank you for that!!

[@BeNiceJac]

I have sigma 2.8 24-70mm do 2-5 it wilk be better ?

[@MichaelYoungKim]

Yes, but if you are planning on shooting LOG then I would recommend the 6-9.

[@bipencreates8426]

I'm bit confused can I go with the fixed Nd4 to shoot @ 30fps- 1/60?? Or Nd8?

[@lascosascomosean]

This may sound a like a sacrilege, but I'll ask anyway. Which one would you recommend for Iphone 15 Pro? I'm thinking 6-9, but I'm not sure!

[@MichaelYoungKim]

I would go 2-5 stops. Just because iphones have smaller sensors which takes in less light than the regular cameras. I would rather crank the shutter to get the right exposure than raise the iso to get the right exposure.

[@lascosascomosean]

@@MichaelYoungKim thank you so much!!

[@raffietarak]

Wow!. Greet video. This was really helpful

[@MichaelYoungKim]

🙏🏼

[@autonomous9031]

Exactly what I needed. Thank you

[@MichaelYoungKim]

You are welcome!

[@AlexanderGamingLD]

So for outdoor 6-9 and 2-5 for a wedding night in dark venue to fight back tons of dj lights blowing up all the highlights am I right ?

[@MichaelYoungKim]

I usually dont use it at night time.

[@AlexanderGamingLD]

@@MichaelYoungKim I meant during a wedding venue situación with all the beams, strobe lights going on not during night time in the city

[@ballamoto]

Great video! Seems like the most useful would be a 4-8 or something 😂 Funny that...

[@MichaelYoungKim]

I know i need something in the middle lol

[@F1REBEARD]

They just released a 3-6 black edition ✌️

[@ianstanisce]

Lollllll exactly what I thought 🤣🤣🤣

[@Johnportrait95]

shooting outside with 85mm 1.2 what do you recommend I have peter mckinnions 2-5 stop 77mm , but should I just buy the right size 82 mm since its a varible and won't fit on some step up rings

[@MichaelYoungKim]

If you are shooting manual with proper shutter speed wide open at 1.2, you definitely need the 6-9 stop. I always get the biggest size so I can use different step up rings. But check my previous video out "Revoring." It a good step up ring alternative.

[@Johnportrait95]

@@MichaelYoungKim shoot I just bought me the Mist nd filter 82 filter, But When I get more money I'll def be buying the 6-9 stop varient

[@royaltykidstv]

So it’s best to have 2? I will be shooting more on 24 and 60fps.

[@MichaelYoungKim]

If budget is not an issue, always best to have both just in case.

[@royaltykidstv]

@@MichaelYoungKim thank you

[@Johnportrait95]

Also Cool transitions etc! May I ask what you use to do those?

[@MichaelYoungKim]

if you are asking about the intro, it's called mRevealer Glitch by MotionVFX.

[@saurabhmakhija555]

I'll be shooting at 2.8 with 24-70. I can only buy one. Which one do you recommend? TIA 🙏

[@MichaelYoungKim]

Def 2-5 stops.

[@bikramadhikari8001]

my lens is 24-70 . My camera is Sony A7iv I shoot in iso 800 sutterspeed 50 2.8 . Slog 3 Which stop nd filter I need ? 2to 5 stop will work it ??

[@rick_b2534]

do they make these for my DJI ??

[@mikevfx7108]

Hi. Do you have to turn on zebra lines to know which stop you will use?

[@MichaelYoungKim]

Not really. Zebra is to check if you are blowing out detail on your highlights. Technically you can use it to see if you are losing any data.