How to use a 10 stop ND Filter with your Camera

Today, I'll show you how to use a 10 stop ND filter with your camera This is also known as a 3.0 ND filter or a ND1000. It is the filter used to get silky smooth water photos or to blur out the clouds and make everything look really cool in your photographs!!
I always have my ND filters with me wherever I shoot, I have a 10 stop, a 4 stop and a 3 stop. They all do a great job and I can pick the right one for the conditions at hand to take a great photograph.
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Timecodes:
0:00 - Intro
0:34 - Naming ND filters
1:06 - Step-up rings
1:44 - Things you will need
2:49 - How to use a 10 stop ND filter
4:40 - Cheat Sheet
4:43 - Setting change examples
6:13 - When the light drops
6:54 - When it gets dark
7:09 - Tips for using an ND filter
So if you want to be able to smooth out the sea, or take long exposures in the middle of the day, the 10 stop ND filter is for you and your photography.
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[@Mr31formula]

A video that gets right to the point and stays on point to the end. Full of information. This sis perfect.

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks very much! 😁👍

[@nicktasteless360]

exactly

[@asifnawaz3246]

I went through so many videos to understand the use of ND filters but the way you explained this, I don't need any further explanation. Just need to practice now.. Thanks a lot

[@mikesphotography]

That is excellent Asif! I’m glad my tutorial has helped!! 😁👍

[@photogken]

I have been a professional photographer for weddings and portraits for 40+ years shooting film (been out of it for awhile) and now trying to learn digital. Mind blowing…lol. Hoping you truly can “teach an old (65 yo) dog new tricks”…lol. Heading to the Smoky Mountains in a few weeks for beautiful autumn colors to do landscape, water and nature photography and hoping to learn to use my new D850 and lenses by then. Thank you so very much for your easy, in depth and very helpful teaching! Thanks also for no irritating humor or opening music sequence! Keep up the awesome help! We truly appreciate it and you! (Keep your fingers crossed I can do something good…lol)

[@uhveetothe]

I love how simple and thorough your explanations are. I was unsure of which ND filter to get, and you clarified that for me here. Thanks so much!

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks so much Vanessa! I'm glad I could help. 😁👍

[@elisabethdyke288]

Hi. I recently paid £40 to go on a photography workshop for neutral density filters and I left feeling confused because of the amount of information the teacher went into. Your video was so to the point and the best explanation i've heard, thank you! Subscribing.

[@mikesphotography]

That must have been annoying after the workshop...I am glad I could help clear things up though, great to hear! 😁 Thanks for watching. 👍

[@PJCC_BAISH]

Been watching long exposure videos to fully understand the use and how to use the nd1000 and almost all of them is showing u step by step. Now all i need to do is more practice after I've watch this vid.

[@mikesphotography]

Cool. So now it's time to get out there and do it. I love shooting with a 10 stop ND...you can get some crazy looking images with lots of drama when you get the hang of it! Thanks for watching 😁👍

[@Ariautoace]

This channel needs waaaaay more subscriptions. Easy to listen and straight forward.

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks so much Luke. I love making these tutorials, so hopefully they will come in time. 😁👍

[@andyg1645]

Excellent tutorial for beginners done at an easy pace to follow, well explained with no gimmicks or irritating music

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks so much Andy!! 😁👍

[@onions1183]

Absolutely spot on! Tremendously useful for a novice like myself. Thank you indeed😊.

[@dl5fse990]

Amazing straight-on and informative video without wasting anyone's time. Thank you!

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks very much Josh! 😁👍

[@cherylnegus2441]

thank you so much for really making it easy to understand what this complicated stuff is all about.

[@mikesphotography]

And thank you for watching Cheryl! 😁👍

[@wens6574]

your explanation is very clear, even though my english is sucks, but i was helped by the explanation that you put on the screen. Thanks brother, keep it up, i love this channel

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks so much! Great to hear it has helped. Thanks for watching 😁👍

[@IvanDoherty1]

Very good video, clear concise and simple to understand. Covering al the basics.

[@mikesphotography]

Great to hear, and thanks for watching. 😁👍

[@jakeyoung1218]

A lot of good tips I haven't heard from anyone else! Thank you!

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks so much Jake! 😁👍

[@thekeywitness]

Very straightforward explanation. Thanks!

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks very much Kristopher! 👍

[@josecolon8143]

You are a natural educator!!!!

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks so much Julio! 😁👍

[@n8likesmath]

Stellar vid, thanks for covering everything and showing some of those weird examples

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks very much. 👍

[@vishweshwarkandalgaonkar4620]

Thanks for sharing valuable information. I will definitely use this knowledge. Nicely explained. 👍

[@SMOKINGROOVE]

Watching this from Dubai

[@mikesphotography]

Excllent! Thanks for watching. 👍

[@GJSsongsmith]

Great description Mike , just subscribed . Look forward to using my new ND 1000 today !

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks very much Gary! I actually have a video coming out later today where I use a 10 stop ND at the beach!! Thanks for watching and welcome to the community 😁👍

[@GJSsongsmith]

@@mikesphotography hi Mike thanks 🙏 , will check out the new video . Glad to subscribe . All the best to you

[@VikaDagaDana]

Man, thank you so much! I've already put to the cart ND filter for 49 mm, and then I see your video, and you say that is possible to buy large one and use it for all lenses you have. My biggest is 58 mm. Thank you so much! Now I will use it for both :)))

[@mikesphotography]

Excellent!! It's a great way to save money, just remember to buy the right step up rings. Thanks for watching Viktoriia 😁👍

[@krishnarajl4251]

Sweet and short tutorial. Thanks Mike.

[@mikesphotography]

No worries Krishnaraj! I hope it as helpful. 👍

[@krishnarajl4251]

@@mikesphotography Very much!!!

[@AG-gx9om]

Excellent tutorial and explanation, many many thanks!!

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks so much. 😁👍

[@robinc-k7162]

Another great video! I just bought the 10 stop ND filter Cokin filter for my holder. Looking forward to trying it! thanks again!

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks very much!! 10 stop NDs are great fun and you can get some really good images from them that look very different! Thanks for watching 😁👍

[@robinc-k7162]

@@mikesphotography I used it that very evening for sunset over a lake. Fantastic results of smooth water and beautiful colour! 60-90 second exposures do magical things to water!

[@cherylnegus2441]

wonderful video. so clear, so precise, so easy to understand.

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks so much, and thanks for watching 😁👍

[@cmichaelhaugh8517]

Great summary as usual!

[@mikesphotography]

Glad you liked it! 😁👍

[@stephenwoodburn2970]

Great video and instruction, Mike. I am starting to think that you are monitoring my Amazon account. I just purchased a 10 stop filter last night. Looking forward to trying it out. Cheers.

[@mikesphotography]

Haha!! And I was trying to be inconspicuous!! 😆 ... that is excellent timing! It’s a solid filter to have and it opens up so many options. Since buying mine I always end up hunting down waterfalls to shoot!

[@johnthomas8989]

Excellent tutorial Mike thankyou.

[@mikesphotography]

And thank you for watching John! 😁👍

[@jezzavisuals]

this is actually such a good video, I love how straight to the point you are, I expected you to have at least 100k subs haha but you are so good man!

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks so much Jezza!! I really do enjoy making these tutorials...and I learn the subject so much more in depth when I make them as well so it’s a win win!! Plenty more to come so make sure you keep checking back! 😁👍

[@razvanolariu5173]

Very useful and understanding for begginers. Tnx alot for every tips.

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks so much. 😁👍

[@adilduredoran2477]

Thanks Mike for great tips

[@mikesphotography]

No worries! Thanks for watching Adil!

[@vijaychitte6921]

Great explanation in simple narrative ...

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks so much Vijay! 😁👍

[@tlunde53]

Very helpful. Thanks for taking the time to compose this video.

[@mikesphotography]

No worries, thanks so much for watching and commenting, much appreciated! 😁👍

[@robertmcdaniel7788]

Another winner. Thank you, Mike. Your vids always provide great information.

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks once again Robert, your comments and support really do help! 😁👍

[@abrahamgebru8919]

Again and again thank for sharing your knowledge, Mike.

[@mikesphotography]

No worries Abraham, I hope it’s helping! 😁👍

[@mohamedelaghoury159]

I really liked your tutorial your way of explanation are great and your voice as well is so relaxing and clear 👍

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks so much Mohamed! I’ve got a lot more tutorials coming this year so make sure you keep checking back! 😁👍

[@mypannikuty]

The way you explained is really good. Thank you so much 👍🏼

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks so much Subeesh, there’s lots more to come so make sure you keep checking back. 👍

[@muradmohdzain7308]

Very good tutorial , well explained. Thanks for sharing your knowledge Mike. Keep it up bro!

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks so much Murad! Plenty more to come. 👍

[@muradmohdzain7308]

@@mikesphotography lucky you mentioned the step up ring. I never thought about it earlier. I was gonna buy 67mm ND filter but i also have other lenses. So i will buy the 77mm ND filter then and use it in my 55mm, 62mm, 67mm and 77mm lens as well. Thanks for this brilliant info Mike!

[@mikesphotography]

Excellent! Yes, stepup rings will save you lots of money...so you can spend it on other bits of photography equipment!! 😁👍

[@huatongsee9149]

Mike u explain it very clearly n tks for sharing loved your crisp voice kudos to u N wishing U Merry Xmas & A Happy New Year 2021

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks so much! I'm glad you like it! ... and let's hope 2021 is a little bit kinder to the world than 2020! 😁👍

[@Jamie_Davies_]

Thanks very helpful and your a great tutor 👍🏼

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks so much Jamie! 😁👍

[@welderman2720]

wow bloody good tutorial, ive just bought a circular nd filter ,itll do for now . I thought your explanation very good ie vr of f and manual setting ,set up photo then add filter , I would never have done this , but I would have experimented with all settings , once again fantastic delivery of what to do thanks

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks so much! I'm glad it has helped!! Plenty more to come so make sure to keep checking back! 😁👍

[@richard5005]

Mike , you gave a great 👍 explanation of using the ten stop 🛑 ND filter with good reference material . good job 👍

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks so much Richard. I do really like shooting with the 10stop ND so this was a fun one to make. 😁👍

[@lifeisshorts2115]

ive been looking for tutorials like this for some time now to no avail until it pops up in my recent list, and I am sooooo glad and happy you have no idea hehehe awesome mike!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! new subscriber here.

[@mikesphotography]

That's awesome John!! I'm so glad you like my tutorials!! 😁 If you want a list of all of my tutorials with links (apparat from the very latest ones I need to add), head over to my website where I've put them in alphabetical order and genres to make them easier to find: www.boxheadmike.com/youtubelinks/ Thanks for watching, for commenting and for subscribing! Good to have you around!! 😁👍

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@@mikesphotography done!! and your site is awesome x 100!!! thanks for the link Mike :) I bookmarked it hehehe

[@kanaadpathak]

Perfectly explained!

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks so much Kanaad! 😁👍

[@MrStonehanded]

Very informative without all the fluff. Subbed!

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks so much Carlo!! I really appreciate you subscribing. Lots more to come this year so make sure you keep checking back. 😁👍

[@OneTradeMan]

Great video for my educational arsenal

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks so much Taylor! 👍

[@blackdarkghost1212]

Great tutorial. So much useful info that you may sometimes need to pause it n reflect on what's just been said. It may also be a good idea to watch it multiple times. Thanx, Mike.

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks Theroro! I'm glad it is helping. That is the beauty of KZbin...you can also slow down the playback speed, but then I'd just sound drunk! 😆 Thanks for watching. 😁👍

[@hanley111]

Great vid, this is how it should be informative straight to the point job done. 👍👍

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks so much! There’s nothing worse than someone going on about loads of other stuff instead of what the title states...I try to get straight into the subject, teach everything you need to know...nothing more, nothing less. 😁 Thanks for watching and commenting, much appreciated! 👍

[@anujasharma9677]

Excellent content and presentation, Mike. Thanks

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks so much Anuja! 👍

[@firstdown80]

Thanks Mike! I have a variable ND filter and this certainly will help me experiment and figure out how to use it.

[@mikesphotography]

No worries, I hope it helps! With a variable ND just be careful how far you push it. When you go too far, you get the dreaded “X” pattern which is almost impossible to correct.

[@firstdown80]

I am watching now your video on variable ND filter... When I bought this at my local camera shop, they warned me of these effects. I was thinking it would be best for experimenting before paying better ones.

[@mikesphotography]

That’s good to know. I always hesitate in showing that video to people who’ve already purchased one. 😆 as I said in it though, a variable Nd is great up to about 5-6stops though, so great for shooting extended exposures in the golden hour. 👍

[@ranjankmsphotography]

Very Well Explained Mike ! Your voice and accent is super clear. Thanks for the tutorial. I have ordered one HAIDA Nano PRO 10 Stop ND Filter, Manfrotto MT 190 XPRO 3 Tripod and a PIXEL Pro TW 283 Remote Shutter Wireless / Wired. I also downoladed two android apps for the shutter speed calculation. Will do the experiments with the help of your TIPS.

[@mikesphotography]

That’s awesome Ranjan, I found once I started using a strong ND filter my photos dramatically changed for the better!! 😁👍

[@ranjankmsphotography]

@@mikesphotography - Mike, I have a querry- How do I focus for long exposure, with a 10 stop ND Filter screwed on the Lens, will my Nikon D 850 be able to autofocus...I doubt !

[@mikesphotography]

You have to focus first, set to manual focus and then attach the ND filter. If you do it this way, you should get sharp images. 👍

[@ranjankmsphotography]

@@mikesphotography Thanks a lot Mike. If needed, I may seek your help again !

[@mikesphotography]

No worries! 😁👍

[@maricoiusandu]

Gold information for a beginner like me

[@mikesphotography]

I hope it has helped Alex! Thanks for watching!! 😁👍

[@joshmcdzz6925]

Great lesson!! Thanks alot Mike.. In addition, you can use an app on your phone (lee stopper or ND filter expert ) to get the exposure time rather than carrying a paper around.. but your mileage may vary...

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks very much Josh! Yes, the Lee ND app is great isn't it! I use that all the time...I did however, forget to mention it in this video...🤦🏻‍♂️ Thanks for watching. 😁👍

[@alseveron6558]

Love your excellent videos, Mike. Can you please clarify why we shouldn't simply switch to aperture priority and let the camera determine the appropriate shutter speed, after the filter is on?

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks very much Al. You could shoot in aperture priority and let the camera determine what settings to use, and modern day cameras do really well, but i just prefer to have complete control over my settings when using filters. Thanks for watching 😁👍

[@Suburbanmen]

Another awesome video. I just bought a Sony a7iii and I'm learning a ton from you. Would love to see a video detailing speed light flash use both on and off camera and master/slave usage as well as some flash recommendations. If you include Amazon affiliate links in the description, I'll make sure to click on those when I purchase.

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks so much! I’m so glad you’re learning from my videos, it keeps me motivated when I hear they are helping! That is a video I have planned, so keep an eye out as it’ll be coming soon. I’ll be sure to add some links...and thanks so much for the support! If you have any other ideas for videos, I’m always up for suggestions! 👍

[@AM-nv4ol]

amazing video man! lots of tips and tricks, and wonderful examples. thank you!

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks so much! I had fun making this one...and I love the 10 stop ND. I've just been sent a new one so looking forward to testing it out really soon!! Thanks for watching. 😁👍

[@nabil11123]

Very good tutorial , well explained . Thanks !

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks so much Nabil! There’s plenty more to come so keep checking back. 😁👍

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Love your channel. Great tips, instructions and straightforward. Learned so much! Thank you.

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks so much Tsong Va, I'm glad they are helping! Thanks for watching! 👍

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Very clear and understandable, thank you.

[@mikesphotography]

No worries, thanks for watching. 😁👍

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Thanks for your kind introduce. Really helpful

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks so much! 😁👍

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thank you very much for this vid i'm a starter but have take few good pics today

[@mikesphotography]

That’s awesome! It’s always great to hear my tutorials are helping! Thanks Remco. 👍

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[@mikesphotography]

Thanks very much Filippo! 😁👍

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Thank you so much, I found the video so useful. Nice t-shirt !!!😄

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Thanks so much Raian, I’m glad it has helped! It’s all about the Foos!! 😎🤘

[@ninitoboy8250]

hello mike, thank you for the beautiful informations. i would like also to ask which nd filter do you use for your tamron 28-200 67mm lense or in Tamron in general. Thank you!

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks. 😁 I use the freewell Nd filters these days. I have a 10 stop, a 3 stop and a 6 stop and they all do the job well in different levels of light. 👍

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wonderful explanation👌👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks very much! 😁👍

[@noladrone]

Mike, thank you for sharing your knowledge!!!!!!

[@mikesphotography]

No worries, thank you for watching and commenting! 😁👍

[@hansjzeller]

Thanks for the video! Just wanted to add one thing: If you have an optical viewfinder (SLR), you also will need to cover the viewfinder, to avoid having light getting into the camera through it. Many SLRs have a lever to close the viewfinder, or maybe have a small plastic piece (stored in the camera strap) that slides onto it. Another option is to stick a piece of black gaffer's tape on the finder while you are taking the picture.

[@mikesphotography]

That’s a good point Hans! I know quite a few Canon users didn’t know that the plastic square on the shoulder strap was for this very purpose. It’s definitely something that DSLR users will have to do. Thanks so much for your input, much appreciated! 😁👍

[@yutailee965]

@@mikesphotography For Sony mirror less camera it is no need for cover optical viewfinder.

[@mikesphotography]

Yutai, Hans asked the question about DSLRs and they do need the viewfinders covered, but you're right, any mirrorless camera doesn't need the viewfinder covered. Thanks for watching.

[@rishirule1]

Like the way to said everything easy to follow on . Subscribed 💪

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks so much Rishi! And thanks for the sub!! 👌

[@rishirule1]

@@mikesphotography happy to met you ..Happy clicking 📷

[@StanleyKowalski.]

great tutorial about NDs and more . subbed

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks so much Stanley! Really appreciate your comment and sub!! Lots more to come as well!!! 😁👍

[@StanleyKowalski.]

@@mikesphotography quick question. is it better to use 77mm ND on 67mm lens with with step up ring, or use 67mm ND filter on 77mm lens with step down ring? . thank you

[@mikesphotography]

Definitely a 77mm filter on a 67mm lens. Always step down (even though they call them step up rings!). 👍

[@StanleyKowalski.]

@@mikesphotography thank you so much. thats an advice i can trust

[@mikesphotography]

No worries Stanley, I'm glad I could help!! 😁👍

[@casroy777]

clear and nice explanation ,thanks for your efforts.keep it up,subbed.

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks so much. I love making these so there’s plenty more to come. 😁👍

[@cameron_dunn2]

i am handicapped and this is easy to understand

[@mikesphotography]

I'm glad to hear I could help. 😁👍

[@alemattosbr]

Thanks for sharing, Mike! Great tutorial, as usual. I've just started to look for ND filters. :) Kind regards.

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks so much Ale! I hope you find some good ones in your search! Just make sure to invest a decent amount of money in them and read reviews before taking the plunge! 😁👍

[@alemattosbr]

😄👍

[@puretoronto]

Great explanation as always.

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks Michael! 😁👍

[@lokatpic]

Great video. You really covered it. Long exposure. I follow thru with everything you said. Focus in manual and set my shutter speed and F stop.

[@mikesphotography]

You got it Don. 👍

[@leecollins5564]

Hi Mike. This is an excellent video and the simplest and most detailed tutorial on youtube for me to follow. I received a Haida Slim Pro ll 10 stop ND filter today and can't wait to use it. Can you explain one thing. Before putting your filter on you made your exposure compensation + 0.03 and with the filter on you made it + 0.7. Any particular reason rather than having them both the same? Thanks! Ah, just watched again and in the next shot it was at 0.0 before the filter went on. Would you generally recommend slightly over exposing once the filter is on, i.e at +0.7?

[@mikesphotography]

Hi Lee, I think that was a small mistake when filming...I was half filming, half keeping an eye on the security guard and I think I inadvertently changed the exposure compensation dial. The best bet is to keep it in manual mode, get a good exposure without the filter and then click through 10 stops after fitting the filter. Then dial it in once you have got a test shot. I hope that makes sense. 😁👍

[@leecollins5564]

@@mikesphotography Thanks Mike, I'll do as you suggest. Keep up the good work! :)

[@badtypoerror]

Thank you for the informative video. Very useful tips :)

[@mikesphotography]

Hi Jimmy, That’s excellent, I’m glad it has helped! 😁👍

[@rjkral]

Great lesson and teaching thank you!!

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks so much Robert! I hope it helped. 😁👍

[@stephendean7756]

excellent video mike great description just started long exposure photography do you rate the cokin filter system?

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks so much Stephen. The Colin filters are ok when it comes to sharpness and vignetting but the colour casts aren’t brilliant. I have the grad filters and they give a purple/brown hue. Mine tend to stay in the drawer because of that. I’m not sure when their normal Nds are like though... Have you got any or are you thinking of getting some? Thanks for watching. 😁👍

[@stephendean7756]

@@mikesphotography I have a 1 stop 2 stop and 3 stop set of cokin filters but don't rate them myself im using a 18-55mm canon kit lense I got with my EOS 1100d years ago.the attachment to the lense seems to let light in at the top and bottom.its just the way its been designed .what do you use or recommend.thanks?

[@mikesphotography]

That's annoying...I didnt realise they let light in...do you have the P type or the Z type Cokin filter system? I've just bought some new ones...I primarily use the circular filters now. I have the freewell filters and they are fantastic...and they are magnetic so they're easy and quick to fit and release. Here's a video I did on them recently: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4HVlJqehrWZjZI&t I hope that helps! :-)

[@stephendean7756]

@@mikesphotography thanks mike will have a look at those been a bit busy with work.thankyou for your help

[@mohamedeltaleb]

Thanks for this video... would you prefer ND1000 PL filter or just normal one ND1000 ?

[@mikesphotography]

No worries, I hope it has helped! I'd get them separately, so an nd1000 and then a cpl. Sometimes with a wide lens, you don't want the polarisation as the sky becomes patchy. 😁👍

[@isiliocoelho3351]

Very well explain. Thank you.

[@mikesphotography]

No worries, thank you for watching. 😁👍

[@jacquesbibinet]

Great video Mike ! For my part I use the app photopills => exposure to find the right time of exposure with the ND filter, it works pretty well and it's very easy to use :-)

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks Jack! PhotoPills is a great app isn’t it. I completely forget it had the conversion chart built in. Another one that is pretty good, that my friend recommended recently, is the Lee filter app. It’s just for working out the drop in exposure...non of the other great features that PhotoPills have. 👍

[@collinhayes9509]

Thank you for this! What filter bag is that?

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks Colin, I got this from amazon ages ago and they don't seem to do the same one as this any more. This one is similar: amzn.to/316cpcI but it looks like it has mesh pockets instead of clear plastic pockets. I hope that helps. 👍

[@JJ-iu1zq]

I find your videos are very useful, appreciate of your work. I have a question about ND1000. Is it able to take photo of sun with long zoom len, or I need ND100000? I have ND1000 but not for the sun, worry will damage the sensor

[@mikesphotography]

I took some photos of the sun when we had an eclipse in the middle east last month, but I had an ND1000 and an ND64...so about 16 stops of light reduced as well as an aperture of about f18 and a fast shutter speed...and this was mid morning with around an 80% eclipse, so the amount of light was vastly reduced. I'd be very careful about doing so you don't get any damage your sensor or any part of the internals of the camera. It would be ok at sunrise or sunset as the sun isn't so powerful them but at midday, especially if the air is very clear, that's when I'd probably use a solar filter instead. 👍

[@pivotpointfilms3022]

From one Mike to another, great video! I've really enjoyed your channel and I subscribe. I use a Sony a7iii + Tiffen 10 stop also. You ever notice if you dial too far on the ND filter you get a shadowy criss-cross "X" effect happening on your composition?

[@mikesphotography]

Hey Mike! Thanks so much!! It sounds like you have a variable ND filter, not a fixed ND filter. Does the intensity change when you rotate the front part of the filter?

[@pivotpointfilms3022]

@@mikesphotography oh wow... Yes it's a variable ND filter.... my bad! I am just getting into these filters and didn't know fixed even existed. Maybe not a bad idea for a quick video tutorial follow up?? Explaining/showcasing the differences between fixed and variable filters and the pros and cons of each? Keep up the great videos!!

[@mikesphotography]

That’s a great idea. It’s on the list of videos to do. Thanks so much for that 😁👍

[@pivotpointfilms3022]

@@mikesphotography I'll be on the lookout! Thanks again!

[@InvertedHermit]

I believe It's called ND 1000 because it allows 1000 times less light to hit the sensor, with the filter attached. :)

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks for the info!! 😁👍

[@benitrisna7948]

Very excellent explanation. Thank you..

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks so much Beni! I hope it helped!! I have lots more videos to come so make sure you keep checking back. 😁👍

[@mayflip]

Very informative thank you. Could you tell me what filter case you use please?

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks so much. I just bought a generic one of amazon. A bit like this: www.amazon.com/Sunmns-Pocket-Camera-Filter-Filters/dp/B072LKQQKS/ref=mp_s_a_1_13?keywords=filter+case+photography&qid=1553758216&s=gateway&sr=8-13 Couldn’t find the exact one I’ve got. I hope that helps.

[@TheBorislavljevic]

Very informative, thanks Mike. That cheat sheet will come in handy for sure! Hope you enjoyed Dubai, come visit in summer :D

[@mikesphotography]

Thank you!! 😁👍 I was wondering if the cheat sheet would help...glad it has!!! I live in Dubai...I just try and get into the mountains either here or in any other country whenever possible! 😁👍

[@TheBorislavljevic]

@@mikesphotography Greetings from Fujairah then! :'D

[@mikesphotography]

Excellent!! I was In Fujairah not so long ago shooting a mountain biking event!! Are there many locations there for landscape photography?

[@TheBorislavljevic]

@@mikesphotography I strongly recommend taking the Fujairah - Hatta road! So scenic, great landscapes! In case you haven't done it yet, you won't regret it! Also, head out towards Dibba, there are some sweet spots there. As for Fujairah itself, Fort Hayl is my top pick :)

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks so much for that! We haven’t done Hatta to Fujairah so that’s definitely on the list of things to do! 👍

[@kevinbaird7277]

Great video, thanks, great t shirt also, thanks

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks so much!! It's all about the Foos!! 🤘👍

[@pianoman1973]

Thanks for the great tutorial ! Question - in 3:56 you say "set your focus and then switch to manual focus" - just want to make sure I understand- When in auto-focus mode, you press the shutter half way to focus, then release the shutter , switch to manual focus mode, and the focus stays at the same place ? Thanks ! ( I have Sony as well )

[@mikesphotography]

Yep, you've got it right. You just need to set your focus first and keep it there. I sometimes focus and take a test shot so I know it is right before switching it to manual focus. One thing to look into is back button focussing if you haven't tried it already. This gives you the best of both worlds and is perfect for situations like this. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fmq1ooiPl5iDfq8 Check this video I did on it recently when you get a chance. Thanks for watching 😁👍

[@pianoman1973]

Great, thanks a lot !

[@chicharones9640]

Hello Mike! Nice video and you made me sub :) I shoot Sony so this is great for me. I was about to go order a filter but of course I don’t think they do ring filters for my lense size. The lense that I am using is a SONY FE 85MM F1.8 LENS. I don’t think I’m supposed to be using a ring Nd filter in my case... do you have a recommendation for me?

[@mikesphotography]

Hello Chicha! Thanks so much for watching, commenting and subscribing! The Sony 85mm 1.8 FE has a 67mm filter thread so if you can’t find one of that size, you can get a 77mm filter and a step up ring from 67-77mm. That would be a good work around. Thanks 😁👍

[@savedpurplecat]

Brilliant Mike, as always really useful mate. I don't know if this is a stupid question but is it possible on a Sony A73 to do a fairly long exposure without any filters? I have just bought the Sigma 20mm F1.4 lens for astrophotography but you cannot attach filters to the lens for use in the day, is there anyway I can use this lens in the day for long exposure on a Sony A73? thanks again Tim

[@mikesphotography]

Hi Tim, Thanks dude!! You can do it, you’ve just got to shoot through sunset and into the night. I made a video on it a while back, check it out when you get a chance: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5rWgoWjhq1lq80 Thanks

[@MUSKIEJAKE]

Thank You, great job explaining.

[@mikesphotography]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@juanlara8936]

Excellent video! Thx

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks so much Juan!! A lot more to come this year so keep checking back. 😁👍

[@stevestinnett6777]

Thank you. Excellent video.

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks so much Steve! Lots more to come so keep checking back!! 😁👍

[@iceinvein]

Thanks!! was thinking how the heck am i gonna buy nd filters for all 77, 67, 49 lenses i got. Who knew step up rings existed!

[@mikesphotography]

Haha!! Step up rings definitely save you a lot of money when it comes to screw on lenses! 👍

[@abdellahjamad8997]

Hey Mike I hope you are doing well ! Thank you so much for this video its very clear and well explained 👌 quick question, are you living in Dubai ? 😊

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks so much Abdellah! I’m glad it comes across well! Yes, I live in Dubai at the moment. 😁👍

[@abdellahjamad8997]

@@mikesphotography Great I am really enjoying your video a lot ! let me know if you happen to have some free time, I would love to go and shoot together :)

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks dude! I'm really busy for the next month but hopefully it will settle a bit in February! We'll definitely sort something out!! 👍

[@VagabondOriginal]

Off-topic question: export settings for KZbin. I do a ton of editing in Adobe Premiere. I've watched tons of videos on this topic but I can't figure out good export settings for videos I want to upload to KZbin. I've come up with presets that work great for Vimeo, Facebook, and Instagram. I almost never post to KZbin because my videos always get compressed and look like rubbish. I feel like I've tried every combination of bitrate, CBR vs VBR et al. Does it have to do with having a paid/professional channel? I've also heard that perhaps KZbin favors larger resolution videos, so maybe I should export with 4K encoding - even if my footage was shot in 1080p. Everyone has a million theories, but I haven't found any luck yet. Your videos are always great, and I realized I should just ask and see if you'd be willing to share some of your expertise. Help?

[@mikesphotography]

No worries, thanks for asking! I’ve done a few videos on different export settings... 1080p: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqPciqWdmcesqLs And 4K: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3jGm4aVp7Fsos0 I’ve found that when you upload to KZbin, it will render the lower resolutions first and then work it’s way up to the max resolution. So if you watch it as soon as it’s up. You’ll get a lower res video. 4K can sometimes take up to 24 hours to process properly. They definitely like 4K...although I normally shoot in 4K and then output in 1080p as I can then crop in on shots without losing too much quality. Most 4K TVs up-res pretty well these days. If you have any other questions definitely ask. It’s always good to try and help each other out as much as possible. I hope that helps! 👍👍

[@ChrisBoland]

Thanks for this video Mike 👍 Could you tell me where you got the ND pouch from please?

[@mikesphotography]

Hi Chris, no worries. I got this one off amazon. I've just looked and I couldn't find the exact one I got but this is very similar: amzn.to/2lRkxeR (disclaimer: It is an affiliate link but don't feel obliged to use it, it's more to show you where I got mine from 😁) Thanks for watching 👍

[@nerdMike]

Hello, is not a problem to use a bigger filter and no lens hood on a very bright day? I was thinking at it because I need a bigger filter to accomodate it also on smaller lens with step-down rings, but seems a problem to me. What's your opinion? :)

[@mikesphotography]

I don't worry too much about it...if you get visible lens flare, then it could be a problem, but when this does happen, I tend to shade the lens with my hand. Thanks for watching. 👍

[@nerdMike]

@@mikesphotography thank you 🤓