How to use a 10 stop ND Filter with your Camera

[@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)

[@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😊.

[@n8likesmath]

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

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks very much. 👍

[@thekeywitness]

Very straightforward explanation. Thanks!

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks very much Kristopher! 👍

[@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! 😁👍

[@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 😁👍

[@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 😁👍

[@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. 😁👍

[@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. 😁👍

[@seansiquig]

i’m a videographer hobbiest and i accidentally bought an ND1000 filter thinking it would be dark enough for outside videos... turns out it is too dark! guess it’s time to start experimenting in more photography!

[@mikesphotography]

Hey Sean, Yeah, a 10 stop will be too dark for videography. A variable ND is much better when filming as you can adjust it to the exact level of ND you need. Thanks for watching. 👍

[@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. 👍

[@OneTradeMan]

Great video for my educational arsenal

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks so much Taylor! 👍

[@filippomorari4250]

Love the t-shirt 🤩🤩🤩

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks very much Filippo! 😁👍

[@orkafreak1]

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. 👍

[@ddphotograph]

Excellent video thank you. I cant seem to get enough light on my LCD even when turning it up but im sure i will figure it out. I think i need to use live view

[@mikesphotography]

Do you mean the viewfinder? If so, you can get a bigger eye cup that might help: amzn.to/3ex4OHD Thanks for watching. 😁👍

[@ddphotograph]

@@mikesphotography Thanks. The viewfinder is too dark so i have to use live view? Does that make sense :) Thanks for replying by the way

[@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. 👍

[@bidyutkumarmitra1491]

Very clear and understandable, thank you.

[@mikesphotography]

No worries, 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! 👍

[@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. 😁👍

[@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! 👍

[@MUSKIEJAKE]

Thank You, great job explaining.

[@mikesphotography]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@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!! 😁👍

[@abrahamgebru8919]

Thank you for the useful tips

[@mikesphotography]

Hey Abraham, I’m glad they have helped! Lots more to come this year so keep checking back! 👍

[@shastapaul8544]

Hi Mike what's the advantage of using an ND filter over shutter priority for waterfalls and such

[@mikesphotography]

An ND filter will just give you the ability to use a slower shutter speeds than normal in bright conditions. Sometimes when it is really bright, you'll be at your minimum aperture, your lowest iso and you still can't get the shutter slow enough to get the right amount of blur without over exposing your photo. This is when an ND is essential. 👍

[@shastapaul8544]

@@mikesphotography Thanks Mike, and thank you for all the great tutorials. They are greatly appreciated.

[@dovidell]

Shalom from Israel !! . what is the relationship between ISO and neutral density filters ? . Let's say I'm " loosing light", and don't want too long an exposure (on ISO 80)( because I only have 10 stop filter) , so I change my ISO to say 200 , or even 400 ISO - thanking you in advance of your answer

[@mikesphotography]

Hi David, A small change in iso should not cause too much of a problem. If you were pushing it up to iso 1600...3200 and above you’d start to get digital noise but up to 400 you shouldn’t see too much degradation in your shot. Thanks for watching. 👍

[@abrahamgebru8919]

Thanks Mike

[@deerock7]

Extremely helpful thank u

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks Derek, I’m glad it has helped! 👍

[@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!! 👍

[@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 🤓

[@mandarsawant3032]

Shutter speed formula- Existing shutter speed X 1000 ONLY for 10 Stops ND filter. Modify the same formula as per how many stops you have in filter.

[@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 👍

[@johns22]

The iphone at 2:48 includes photos of the Kuwait Towers. Did not expect to see that in this video :)

[@mikesphotography]

Haha!! Well spotted, I went there on a trip not so long ago...pre covid...it's quite the structure and reminds me of some of the news that was happening in the 90s...

[@iim]

How does it do with videos?

[@mikesphotography]

It’s a little too strong for videos. If you have a 1/1000 second exposure, this would cut it down to 1 second. For video, I have a 3 stop and a five stop filter and they work really well.

[@Pavel__Shin]

wow, thanks, very useful! In the first example, why did you set your ISO to 80 instead of a7III's base value of 100? I thought ISO 100 is the best option, isn't it? Or is it somehow related with the ISO invariance of this camera?

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks Pavel, I think I dialed in the settings to give me 1/250 second exposure with a 0 reading on the light meter to make the maths easy. 100iso is best but the loss in quality is negligible. Although when I was recording the voice over, I did wonder why I had it on iso80 instead of 100 as well...🤔

[@Peter-qg4nh]

Hello sir! Which filter would you recommend for a 16-35 Gm? Thanks!

[@mikesphotography]

I’d either look for a low profile Nd filter like the Hoya or if you have the money, invest in the square filter system, like the ones from Lee.

[@danizsoltlaszlo8355]

How can we stop IBIS at Sony a73 ? Thank you in advance !

[@mikesphotography]

I’ve done a video on ibis on a tripod here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKXPnH-Kas56aNk I don’t have my camera with me and I can’t remember where it is in the menu so hopefully that link will help. 👍

[@danizsoltlaszlo8355]

@@mikesphotography I watched this video. You received and like but I can not find in the camera menu where I can stop IBIS

[@Ry311GP]

It is listed as Steady shot in the menu

[@mikesphotography]

As Ry said, it’s listed as steadyshot in the menus. Thanks Ry! 👍

[@photoindian5966]

Hai sir .I am usesing sony a7R3 ,24-105 lens. steady shot disabled not open . How to enable sir. Thank you. Pls reply sir

[@mikesphotography]

Hi, so is the steady shot not working at all? What mode is the camera in?

[@photoindian5966]

@@mikesphotography: sir , Thanks for your reply sir.. MANUAL mode.

[@photoindian5966]

Sony A7R3 manual mode, chapter 2 , page 4 steady shot on BUT disabled sir. When I go inside there showing one massage : invalid with this lens. If the lens has a steady shot switch, perform the operation from the lens. Sir

[@mikesphotography]

I don’t have that lens but I have a friend that does, I’ll ask him if he gets the same message and then get back to you...👍

[@photoindian5966]

Thank you.. so much sir.. very very thanks.

[@Jwitherow1964]

You never told how to focus with a ND filer on your camera when you can’t see

[@mikesphotography]

Did I not mention to focus before attaching the filter? That's the best way to do it. Get your focus first and then attach the filter and then adjust the settings for the filter. Thanks for watching 😁👍

[@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!! 😁👍

[@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. 😁👍

[@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

[@JenkoRun]

I've got a Samyang 12mm MFT and I'm looking for an ND1000 filter, for it, since it's mft the image comes to 24mm, can anyone recommend a filter that won't cause (or not much at least) vignetting in the image? Thanks.

[@mikesphotography]

The best bet is to get a stepup ring and a bigger filter. With super wide lenses this is usually the best bet. 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. 👍

[@randallstewart175]

The value of this video is the tips about buying a filter sized to your largest lens and then stepping it down with rings for smaller lenses. As to the 10 stop ND filter, it is (1) a nearly useless gimmick, (2) adds a color cast (there are none which are truly neutral, and Lee is mediocre at best), and hugely overpriced. 18 months after this video, it looks like the fad is dying.

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks for your input Randall. Even though a lot of 10 stop NDs do give a colour cast, there are some that are pretty close to neutral. As for it being a gimmick, the analytics on the video suggest that it is being watched as much now as it was when it first came out...they've been around for many years and will be here for years to come...just not in your bag by the sounds of it. 🤔 Thanks for watching. 👍

[@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. 😁👍

[@tectorama]

I hate the things, and one of the reasons I don't buy magazines. The "star picture" is always taken using an ND filter to make water look like cotton wool, or smooth as a mirror.

[@mikesphotography]

And that’s the great thing with photography. There are so many different options, techniques and accessories that you can make the photo exactly how you want it to be. Thanks for watching. 👍

[@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 !

[@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. 😁👍

[@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! :)

[@BadKarma714]

I have step up and down rings

[@mikesphotography]

Great, step-up rings are a great way to get one set of filters fitting all of your lenses. 👍

[@vishweshwarkandalgaonkar4620]

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

[@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. 👍

[@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!

[@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! 👍👍

[@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

[@someonemearth5197]

Does this work on film SLR cameras? Everyone talks digital, but I dont have digital, I only have film

[@ady7d77]

The filter made disappeared the yatch, is it normal?

[@mikesphotography]

Yes, if any object is moving and is not that bright, then it will disappear with a strong nd filter. Thanks for watching. 😁👍

[@Jamie_Davies_]

Thanks very helpful and your a great tutor 👍🏼

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks so much Jamie! 😁👍

[@shahriyarrstm9238]

wonderful explanation👌👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks very much! 😁👍

[@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!

[@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! 👍

[@kevinbaird7277]

Great video, thanks, great t shirt also, thanks

[@mikesphotography]

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

[@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. 👍

[@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! 😁👍

[@johnthomas8989]

Excellent tutorial Mike thankyou.

[@mikesphotography]

And thank you for watching John! 😁👍

[@cameron_dunn2]

i am handicapped and this is easy to understand

[@mikesphotography]

I'm glad to hear I could help. 😁👍

[@beavertown2006]

You have a lovely posh accent.

[@mikesphotography]

Lol! Thanks very much! 😁

[@vijaychitte6921]

Great explanation in simple narrative ...

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks so much Vijay! 😁👍

[@dl5fse990]

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

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks very much Josh! 😁👍

[@isiliocoelho3351]

Very well explain. Thank you.

[@mikesphotography]

No worries, thank you for watching. 😁👍

[@orangeclockwork6199]

Hi Mike, I'm looking for a simple trigger for the A7iii, I used to have one for my Canon 5Diii. I tried the Sony Imaging Edge app but it's quite hard to connect most of the time. Would you recommend one? Thanks. Love the channel, simple and to the point.

[@mikesphotography]

You have a few different options. The sony one: amzn.to/2TynH58 is a little expensive ($78) but fantastic and connects really well. Then there's this third party one: amzn.to/3edC9r3 but you have to be infront of the camera as it uses the infrared system. This one: amzn.to/3efG72A is also pretty good but you have to plug in the module to the multi port and have the receiver in the hotshoe. I hope that helps. 👍

[@jucatamo]

Hello nice video, could you explain more about the iso below 100 thanks

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks Juan, I normally just use it when I need a darker exposure but I’m not sure of the science behind it. I’ll have to look into it and make a video on it in the future! Thanks for watching! 😁👍

[@muleyg]

Hi Mike, changing the subject, what are the plain glass filters to protect the lens from the elements, (sand, dusts etc) called? I thought they were called UV filters.

[@mikesphotography]

People normally use UV filters for this. 👍

[@frednorman1]

In what city did you film? Certainly not the UK!

[@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 😁👍

[@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

[@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

[@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 😁👍

[@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 😁👍

[@adilduredoran2477]

Thanks Mike for great tips

[@mikesphotography]

No worries! Thanks for watching Adil!

[@robotinthebrain]

Is B+W ok ? I don’t wanna spend crazy money

[@mikesphotography]

I haven't used them but I've heard really good things about them. 👍

[@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! 😁👍

[@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!! 😁👍

[@irajnaghash]

Formula is T=tx 2^10 so t=1/250, 2^10=1024 hence 1024/250=4.096 forget 094 that time is T=4 Sec

[@mikesphotography]

Ok...us math heads might be able to look at that and use it to our advantage but to the layman, that would be like looking at a different language. It's best to keep things as simple as possible so everyone can understand it, but thanks for your input. 👍

[@ungavaproductions]

Interrsting presentation but I see unatural color with your filter. A kind of yellow that makes the sky turquoise and the buildings cream and not as white as without filter. This is often a problem with that kind of filter

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks for your feedback Yvon. Different filters do give different colour casts depending on the quality of the glass. This is the tiffen 10 stop and it isn't the best. This is more of a how to use it in camera than a test of the filter itself. Thanks for watching

[@willfly111]

I must disagree that cheap filters give a color cast. My Lee Big Stopper has color cast and it certainly is not cheap or inferior. It is the best 10 stop filter I have ever used. Lee adds the cast for some reason. I actually like it for some shots. But to correct you, blue cast has nothing to do with cheap filters.

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks for the correction. I have heard that Lee 10 stop has a colour cast...I know a few photographers avoid it because of that. In my experience I have seen worse colour casts in cheaper filters but you've proven thus theory wrong. Thanks for watching. 👍

[@someonemearth5197]

Very helpful thank you

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks very much!

[@kanaadpathak]

Perfectly explained!

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks so much Kanaad! 😁👍

[@checkeredflagfilms]

I like that filter pouch. Can you give a make/model? thanks

[@mikesphotography]

They don't make the one that I have any more, but I found this one which is similar: amzn.to/3dJVdMR I hope that helps. 👍

[@juanlara8936]

Excellent video! Thx

[@mikesphotography]

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

[@SMOKINGROOVE]

Watching this from Dubai

[@mikesphotography]

Excllent! Thanks for watching. 👍

[@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! 😁👍

[@jakeyoung1218]

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

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks so much Jake! 😁👍

[@IvanDoherty1]

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

[@mikesphotography]

Great to hear, and thanks for watching. 😁👍

[@ambernerdy557]

Can u recommend some more nd filters with a lower price? In around 50-70$

[@mikesphotography]

Hi Amber, I’d try and save up for at least the tiffen ones...any cheaper than that and they start to give strange colour casts.

[@Auskiter]

Hey Mike, just got the new Nisi 10 Stop, no colour cast. I find it heaps better that’s the lee filter... hope your well.

[@mikesphotography]

Hey dude, good to hear form you!! I've heard that the Nisi filters are excellent. Are they quite fragile though!? I know some people have broken theirs without much force on them... We're all good thanks! I hope you and the family are good!! 👍

[@cmichaelhaugh8517]

Great summary as usual!

[@mikesphotography]

Glad you liked it! 😁👍

[@DiviPhotos]

Great video nice

[@mikesphotography]

Thank you! 😁👍

[@mysnkshetri]

Nice shirt 👍🏽.

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks very much! 😁👍