ND Filters EXPLAINED | Featuring PolarPro + Peter McKinnon Variable ND

[@dunnadidit]

*Do you use ND filters? Fixed ones? Variable ones? Any tricks and tips to share?*

[@CNMTCFilms]

I don't use NDs🙈 I don't want to buy cheap ones but I don't have enough money for the PolarPro ones💁🏼‍♂️😂 If I could choose one, I'd take the 2-5 stop PMVND😂! It's awesome😍

[@dunnadidit]

That just means you have to be creative!!

[@CNMTCFilms]

Dunna Did It yeah, totally true!☺️

[@prince2thethrone]

Can you make another video comparing these two KINDS of filters again. I purchased the quartz 8PL and 64PL on black Friday last year.. and i wanted to see if i should stick with what I got . I do vids and take pics. I think i would have purchased the Variable ND first, but I think I like the feature of having the polarizer added. I think an in-depth vid would help.. thanks.. I dont want to turn into a gear head.

[@dunnadidit]

Cool! I’ll definitely take that into consideration for a future video!

[@Soul_Visuals_Photography]

This was definitely the best explanation of how ND filters work. I've seen over 12 videos trying to explain it and yours has been the best.

[@dunnadidit]

Wow! Thanks so much!

[@bennyboinz]

Same

[@JeromyGreen]

CAN WE JUST APPRECIATE THAT PMVND ACTUALLY CAUGHT ON 👏

[@dunnadidit]

Thank you ☺️

[@IWriteDrama]

Yes, Dunna, you did it. Your little tip on how to figure out how many stops of ND I need have literally helped me far greater than half the tutorials about VNDs there are on YT.. and I've watched them all... or so it feels. Thank you!

[@dunnadidit]

Thats awesome! Thanks for letting me know!

[@WorldvsTruth]

Up until watching this video, I had no idea what ND filters were - a lot of references to such in comments section of several videos, without any context. Now, I understand quite a lot about them, enough to shop for and put to practical use anyways. Thanks. That's what I really like about this video - concision and precision. Have a blessed day.

[@dunnadidit]

Thanks so much for the kind words! I’m glad you learned lots!

[@aminebelhoucine]

The more I get into photography the more I discover expensive things I need to buy =((

[@valeriea1311]

same here! I just bought $50 nd filters 😂😂. I bought it in a local shop so atleast it help them

[@FoodMaster64]

Which is more expensive? Photography gear or studio gear for musicians and studio engineers/producers etc?

[@jhintastic7941]

true

[@WujekBlady]

I feel You man. I just bought my first camera (cheap sony a6000 but hardly used). After many videos I desire some 85mm prime lens which costs twice as much as my cam. And that's the beggining. I should look for a less expensive hobby.

[@rickymejiaaaa]

😆😆🤣🤣

[@DaisysWorld192]

Thanks brother finally someone who explains it like I'm a two year old!

[@dunnadidit]

Happy to help!!

[@rickvestuto]

I remember in the day buying a Cheap VND filter and as I would turn it at certain stops, it would cast a horrible vignette or "X" across the entire video (Not very smooth looking and I wasted $89) So I quickly learned that you "Get what you pay for" Putting Premium filters in front of my expensive glass just makes sense and now that I bought premium filters my photos and videos look awesome So my advice to anyone who thinks that there's no difference between a $89 VND and a $289 VND.................Think again I currently own a complete set of NISI 4x4 V5 pro Filter system ($800 worth) and they just work...........again you get what you pay for ;-) Thanks, Dunna for this great explanation on VND's........and Thanks to Petter McKinnon for helping make awesome products for us to use I really hate to see people waste money on cheap junk when for a couple hundred more they could have the best quartz Glass on the market Best regards, Rick

[@dunnadidit]

Great advice Rick! I experienced the same thing... and even the $200 filter that I showed in the video gives me the X at the darkest point, which means I can really only use 70% of its function. And I was excited about that one because it even had the hard stops that I assumed would stop me from getting that far.

[@gregbarbosa0]

This is the best explainer on ND filters I've seen. Thanks Dunna!

[@dunnadidit]

Thanks a ton Greg! Glad you liked it!

[@TyroneLT]

This was well put together. I like that there were actual comparisons with other ND Filters and that you were using the 6-9 stop version of the PMVND which is the real test of how image quality holds up at 9 stops.

[@dunnadidit]

Thanks so much Tyrone! I agree, I was so impressed when I cranked it all the way up to 9 stops and the image still looked so well.

[@RyanChittenden]

One thing to add, that I learned today, is step up rings (yes I am a Photography newb). These allow you buy one large size ND filter and buy the much cheaper step up rings to fit all your lenses. This would be one thing I would add to this video. Great stuff, I learned so much from this and your exposure triangle video! Thanks again for your hard work!

[@dunnadidit]

That’s an excellent point! In fact I have 77mm filters and everything I shot in this video used step up rings since my largest lens has a 72mm thread! Glad you enjoyed the video! I appreciate your kind words.

[@petersola2982]

Exactly what I’ve been thinking. I need to plan ahead for the largest size.

[@danielyeroshalmi7492]

this is the best photography video ever, the music, the videos, pics, everything, just amazing great job

[@dunnadidit]

Thank you Daniel!

[@Ben-fq1lj]

Finally thank you! At least someone showed a slight example of whether this thing color shifts. We need more tests like that to show if this thing is consistent with color and how it effects gamma/contrast, hues, etc.... my breakthrough fixed solid nds are very accurate in terms of hues and contrast.

[@dunnadidit]

Thanks so much Ben! I’m sure those videos are all coming from someone 😁

[@electricwavemedia]

wow. you absolutely crushed this explanation video on ND filters, great job!! Best walk-through on KZbin!

[@ThePatels]

Isn't it funny the thumbs down warriors have not bother posting a comment? Lol even they know this is an amazing, well prepared, detailed video that provides a lot of information, comparison and knowledge. They are just upset that 1 it's a pricy ND and 2 you got it for free. People needs to realize how much work you have put in to get here. A success is rewarded in public for a hard work which one puts in private. As always great video Dunna. Can't wait to get my 6-9 PMVNDF

[@dunnadidit]

Thanks so much brother! I appreciate the positivity and I’m glad you liked the video. Can’t wait for you to see how awesome the filter is!

[@dunnadidit]

Ian - you have great timing for this comment actually, Gerald Undone just did a huge roundup and dropped it yesterday! kzbin.info/www/bejne/o32Qc6uehtuXf6c

[@dunnadidit]

Johnny 1. This wasn’t a product review and I never claimed it to be, so anyone’s thoughts on my bias of the product really have no relevance(I appreciate that you put “review” in quotations). It was a video where I explained the uses of ND filters and gave some tips for people who might not know about them. The paid sponsored part was that I used and explained some of the PolarPro filters’ features. I did mention that I like the product a lot... which I do, if you don’t think that pet was true, that’s ok... you’re allowed to think what you want. 2. That tweet about the google pixel was just a joke about how many posts I had seen, I thought the joke pet was pretty obvious when I said that they sent me a jar of pickles... which they obviously didn’t. I’m sorry you view all of this in such negative light. I do try to see the positive and constructive side of people’s feedback and criticism so I’ve taken some things from your comments for sure, but it does make me sad that you think that creators like me aren’t trying to benefit our audiences. Everything I do on my channel goes through a filter of “how is this beneficial for my viewers” Sometimes, me getting free things means I can do reviews that benefit viewers. Sometimes companies want to pay me to talk about their product, in which case I try to do an overview of the product and include information on how to best use it... still beneficial for my viewers. I’m well aware that I’m trying to get something out of all of this but it’s definitely not completely selfish... I like to believe other creators (the ones that I know) are the same. There is no conspiracy to trick the audience. We’re just trying to get ahead while also helping others get ahead. I do appreciate that you said this was one of the better videos you saw. But in the end, bias is everywhere... as humans we can’t stop it really. If someone smiles at me I might think they are a nice person, that’s me creating bias. The trick here is that, as consumers, we just need to keep that in mind when we research and factor what we think and believe is happening in front of us. If you think that a reviewer is lying based on being getting a product, then keep that in mind before you buy. This comment is way too long and I’m babbling. I should just make a video. Thanks for taking the time to chime in. I appreciate it.

[@dunnadidit]

Ian - I’m glad you’re happy with the filters. My understanding is that Gerald said the B+W was potentially a bit better but that the value was better on the PMVND because of the features and extras. The tests looked like they were both great either way!

[@ThePatels]

Ian Smith I am working on the video where I am comparing it with another good ND but half the price. And I paid $299 did not get one for free.

[@leewinter28]

Great video and perfect explanation on how to utilize ND stops once your settings are dialed in on your exposure triangle!

[@ShanayaSinner]

Best video I've seen on ND filters! Not only was it educational but also very fun to watch, thank you for sharing!

[@dunnadidit]

Thanks so much for the kind words!

[@bringyourempties]

Dang, dropping heavy knowledge on a Monday. Thanks for speaking out and get things nailed about ND filters!

[@dunnadidit]

Thanks a ton! Just wanted to bring some light to the subject... or some dark?

[@bringyourempties]

@@dunnadidit Yupp, you did it!

[@obiecolumbus1568]

I have seen many videos on this filters and what they can do. Your explanation is on point, the end results are incredible.

[@dunnadidit]

That’s so nice to hear! Thank you Obie!

[@RickyHuynhiSme]

The examples toward the end of the vid are super helpful! Not a lot of people will follow up with examples after explaining things. Subscribed my friend!

[@dunnadidit]

That’s great to hear Rick! Thanks so much for watching and subscribing!

[@YourTechGuide.]

*i have a sony a6400 and a sigma 16mm f1.4 lens. I want to shoot a video in 30fps at the widest at f1.4. which variable nd filter do i need the 2-5 stops or the 6 to 9 stops? thanks in advance! i think you mentioned on the video the 6 to 9 stops but i just want you to confirm.*

[@dunnadidit]

When I shoot at f1.4 I usually go with the 6-9 stop. I’d say that’s your best bet!

[@YourTechGuide.]

@@dunnadidit *hows the video footage quality looks like tho compare to 2 to 5 stops? I noticed that the quality footage goes down when using the 6 to 9 stops is that true?*

[@MikeBulka]

Hands down best video on ND filters! Great content. Keep it up brother!

[@dunnadidit]

Thanks so much Mike! I appreciate it!

[@rachaelbavaro4675]

I keep replaying this video to hear him say "PMVND". ITS SO SATISFYING 😌

[@dunnadidit]

Haha I always feel like I should start beatboxing when I say it

[@JideFilms]

Such an eloquent teacher

[@chrisbrockhurst]

I'm gunna wait for the Dunnadidit Variable ND Filter :)

[@dunnadidit]

DDIVND coming 2025?

[@hollywood1211]

@@dunnadidit nah fam 2020

[@dunnadidit]

Haha I gotta get on it I guess

[@snuwan]

better yet make variable ND with CPL. One step above PMVND :)

[@dunnadidit]

Haha I don’t even know if that would work! But I love it!

[@theopats2660]

Nice video . Short without trying to sell something and explaining everything very clearly

[@dunnadidit]

Thank you!

[@The_three_egos]

I know this video isn't older but it is a game changer for me. Thanks!

[@dunnadidit]

Glad to hear it Brian!

[@jenniferf4812]

Thank you for all the info and thank you for not being boring. Love watching your videos.

[@dunnadidit]

Thanks Jennifer! I really appreciate it! I will continue on my quest to entertain while I educate 😉😋

[@jenniferf4812]

@@dunnadidit there are so many channels but I can't watch the majority of them because they don't capture me. Your videos are definitely informative AND entertaining 👍👍😁

[@dunnadidit]

Thank you so much!!

[@MarkHoltze]

PMVND!!!??? Sounds like a new Wandrd bag concept man! lol. Great video! VND's make run and gun video life so much easier. Love your thumb and nicely articulated talking points. That little 1/3rd stop count hack to know what ND to apply is also super helpful. HELPFUL! that's what this video is!

[@dunnadidit]

Haha it totally does! “Just one sec, I gotta make sure I got my PMVNDs in my PRVKE” Thanks brother! I’m glad you found it HELPFUL!

[@Steejo]

This is an awesome video. I'm not using ND Filters at the moment but I'm sorely tempted now! Thanks dude.

[@dunnadidit]

My pleasure! Thanks so much for watching!

[@enmachs]

Finally I understood how to pick up an ND filter, thanks for the tip and the technicality with real world case of use

[@IKIGAIofficial]

with nd filters softening the overbloom and overhighlights, bringing out the detail in the sky and clouds, better dynamic range, etc. why would you never use it? ( besides for indoor/night time of course )

[@ThumberBulls6]

Oh great simple video, with not a second to skip, thanks.

[@dunnadidit]

Thanks so much!

[@GoProMeetsAeon]

Not sure why there are so many dislikes. This video was very informative and helpful! The PM ND filter is very overpriced but it looks like the best you can get which explains the high price tag. Just wait until Black Friday or Xmas to buy it

[@stevekdigitalworx]

@hd edits, I'm sure the 20 dislikes are from people who saw the title and didn't actually watch.

[@dunnadidit]

Thanks for saying that! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. I do think the value for what you get is on point though so I wouldn't call it "overpriced"... expensive? yeah sure... but I don't think its priced above its value... does that make sense? I also very much appreciate your approach to waiting for sales... very smart my friend.

[@dunnadidit]

@stephen - they judged my book by its cover!!

[@stevekdigitalworx]

@@dunnadidit Your book has a fairly plain, black cover, how can they not like that? Oh.... you didn't mean that book....

[@dunnadidit]

HAHA black on black on black.

[@DonHalli]

Very well explained and helpful video. Thank you.

[@KnifeModders]

I love how you explain stuff! I had a very general understanding, but now I feel MUCH more confident using my new VND filter!

[@theadventuresofchalkington4763]

that was insanely helpful. thanks mate ! subscribed cuzzy

[@dunnadidit]

Glad to hear it!!

[@abyemozombie]

Finnally someone put it on the camara and move it around lol... I know you use 6-9 for photography, Ive been trying to figure out what its better for photography purposes, it helpe a lot!! Thank man

[@TheTennesseeFrontier]

Thank you for putting this together Dunna! - Samuel

[@dunnadidit]

Thanks a lot for watching!

[@rascalhusky8129]

I recognized it was filmed in Edmonton Alberta . Good video and very educational.

[@GeorgeWS]

Jesus Christ, after looking through so many videos explaining how to use ND Filters and never getting it 😖.....your video by far simplifies it 👍 bring on the ND Filters now 😁📷....kudos!!! ✌

[@dunnadidit]

Nice! Glad to hear!

[@nsontung]

That is a great explanation, this is what precisely what I'm looking for. Thank you so much for your video.

[@EvanSchneider]

Which PMVND do you find yourself using more often? Stuck deciding between 2-5 or 6-9

[@dunnadidit]

If I'm using F4 lenses, the 2-5 stop. If I'm using other lenses, the 6-9 (but i could always stop down to f4)

[@EvanSchneider]

@@dunnadidit I ended up just buying both 😂

[@dunnadidit]

Haha it’s good to have the set for sure!

[@rickvestuto]

This is about the Most useful video I have ever watched Great Job Dunna Best regards, Rick

[@dunnadidit]

Thanks so much Rick! That means a lot!

[@Gemini_Connect]

Great explanation of variable ND filters. Concise and helpful -- thanks Dunna!

[@dunnadidit]

My pleasure! Thanks so much for watching!

[@Cogs345]

Edmontonian here, great video, new to videography but love your content!

[@werner77wda]

Thank you for the video, I could definitely understand better here about the stops and calculation

[@musiquemacabre]

Thank you for the clear explanation on how these filters work and your workflow using them! Will be a big help when I decide to get one

[@petersola2982]

Great video. Been planning to buy ND filters. Did I hear you correctly that you are combining fixed ND and variable ND filters? Why? Cant you get the same results using the two variable filters?

[@BrendanEvan]

I’m embarrassingly hung up on picking a size or adapter to fit multiple levels. I don’t understand how to now if one VND can then fit all or almost all my lenses. Do I just get a generic set of step up rings?

[@dunnadidit]

I highly recommend getting a single step up ring for each lens. Some sizes are harder to find than other. For example... I had a heck of a time finding a 52-77mm but they are out there. You can definitely do a set of generic ones but then you’re usually looking at building little “cones” when you need them.

[@BrendanEvan]

@@dunnadidit ah yeah that makes sense! Thank you!

[@jayllicampo97]

Thank you so much for sharing this video with us. God bless you! 😊🔥👍🏻

[@jippo91]

This video was great. It explained everything (and then some) i wanted to know about ND filters for video making. Thanks.

[@dunnadidit]

Glad it was helpful!

[@KardosoMedia]

Nice job buddy! Well done!

[@dunnadidit]

Thanks a ton friend!!

[@DaveSy]

Good stuff! You expanded nicely upon Peter's release video, and did it in a justifiable 8 minutes. Next is the YTMND filter, which adds a variety of memes to your in camera images as you turn the ring.

[@dunnadidit]

Thanks Dave! I’m interested and nervous to know what YTMND stands for.

[@DaveSy]

“You’re The Man Now, Dog” - haha it’s basically the birthplace of memes, but they usually had audio clips to go with them. Check out the Wikipedia on ytmnd lol

[@dunnadidit]

Uh oh... I foresee a lot of lost time coming soon lol 😂

[@djfx2008]

As always great informative video on ND Filters, I just purchased the variable and the 82mm ND1000 Camera Filter (10-Stop Neutral Density Filter)!

[@19Eighty8Media]

The best explanation. Thank you.

[@williamlawless9229]

I shoot mostly photography but currently using the sony 24-105 F4. Trying to determine if this makes sense for me and which one would serve me best.

[@dunnadidit]

When I'm using my F4 lens, i would say I typically use the 2-5 stop but I will admit that I have to bust out the 6-9 sometimes depending on the situation.

[@ChuckTipton]

Good general overview on why ND Filters and some use cases - which so many miss in their video blogs. I have some old ND filters from years ago that don't fit my newer lenses, I need to consider what steps to take, thanks as always for the clear explanation and the time you take to put these informative posts together. Always helpful. :-)

[@dunnadidit]

Thanks a ton Chuck! Regarding your new lenses: are the new lenses bigger in diameter?

[@ChuckTipton]

@@dunnadidit One is a 77mm so I can use my old NDs, but some of the newer ones are Sigma 135mm which needs an 82mm filter, and the Sigma 35mm which needs a 67mm. Sigh. :-)

[@dunnadidit]

Ah darn! Well step up rings work great when the filter is bigger than the lens, but I don’t think step downs will work too well in most cases.

[@nabeelkasim]

Wow. Thanks for this super helpful information!

[@rvnmedic2709]

You convinced me. Variable is the way to go.:-)

[@dunnadidit]

It’s super handy’

[@kenkunkel]

I can spot that beautiful downtown YEG skyline from anywhere. Love the thumbnail 👌 Which one do you end up using the most? I'm thinking of picking up the 2-5 stop one

[@dunnadidit]

I find I probably use the 6-9 more often and push my iso a bit. The alternative would be use the 2-5 more and either crank the shutter or the aperture.

[@458Rx]

Feeling that in the balance of an informative commercial IMHO this one tipped too far to being commercial. Dunna why you did it, but maybe it's your experimental nature, which is why I've enjoyed your videos, thanks for this one too!

[@dunnadidit]

Hey Rahul glad you enjoyed the video. As I mentioned at the start, it is a sponsored video from PolarPro. So I definitely made sure to highlight the product. Hopefully there is also a decent amount of valuable information in there too... the response that I’ve received in general is that it’s quite informative too.

[@therainbowmarbles]

Great video! I currently used fixed ND filters, but I'm definitely tempted by the variable ones you showed in this video.

[@dunnadidit]

Thanks so much! Definitely a great investment if it’s in your budget!

[@TheChillyRoads]

Great video as always Dunna!

[@dunnadidit]

Thanks so much! I’m so stoked for you, I hope you love them as much as I do!

[@oldBASgold]

Very nice👍👍

[@dunnadidit]

Thanks a ton! Glad you liked it!

[@dreamwevr]

I have 30.00 budget What are 52mm ND 4(2 stops), ND 8(3 stop), ND 16(4 stop) and what is a circular polarizer if you can only pick one which one you pick and do you have recommendations for ND filter kit that includes circular polarizer under 30.00 it has to be 52mm that fits my mount

[@dunnadidit]

I'm not sure of anything under $30. Might be worth looking on amazon.

[@edventures9884]

I’ve watched so many videos regarding ND filters and this one is there best one so far.

[@ludupgyatso7]

I like to buy a ND filter (nd stop)for long exposure photography. Which is the best to buy.

[@michelledeyden7654]

this was super helpful! thanks!

[@dunnadidit]

My pleasure!

[@frankfeng2701]

Should you get the vnd or the fixed nd/pl? Can you stack them together?

[@dunnadidit]

I use the vnd more often than the fixed Nd/pl for sure. I don’t believe you can stack them.

[@frankfeng2701]

Is it because these filters do not have female thread to be stacked? Or does multiple stacking of PL cause bad results?

[@Kamil_Konrad_Kowalczyk]

Great explanation 👏

[@dunnadidit]

Thank you!!

[@RageStudios]

excellent review, subscribed

[@dunnadidit]

Thanks a ton! Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@brunoamaralfilms7271]

Love it. Nice video

[@dunnadidit]

Thanks!!

[@vaughnaferrerpalmer4544]

Thank you so much for the explanation. However have you ever used PF for portraiture?

[@dunnadidit]

Not sure what you mean by PF? Polarizing filter?

[@jalden1579]

My PMVND filter doesn't come off my 17-28 mm Tamron, great video btw!

[@lophiile]

I always learn so much from you man thank you

[@dunnadidit]

That’s great to hear! Thanks for watching!

[@BibleReaderKids]

Its awesome to see the Walterdale Bridge (Edmonton, Alberta) in this video!

[@joonajks]

What's a good stop ND filter for video recording indoors in your opinion?

[@dunnadidit]

2-5 if any. But often indoors I don’t need them.

[@joonajks]

Dunna Did It thank you so much!

[@AnimeTube7Junior]

Hey man, awesome video! I now want to get the Mckinnon Filter and am having trouble deciding between the 67mm, 77mm, or 82mm. I have a 50mm 1.8 fe sony lens and 35mm fe 1.8 sony lens preordered. 67mm mckinnon filter is all i need due to compatibility, but wouldn't 82 be the better choice due to versatility with step up rings? Is there a negative to this?

[@dunnadidit]

82mm means you’ll always be able to use it with any lens you buy as long as you get a step up ring. I got 77 mm ones and I’m kicking myself now because there are a few 82mm lenses I want

[@AnimeTube7Junior]

Dunna Did It I see, thank you for your quick response. So I should definitely get an 82 for any future lens purchases I make, thank you for that. Also, when getting a step up ring, if I have a 49mm diameter lens and a 55mm diameter lens, should I get both a 49-82 and a 55-82 or do I only need a 49-82 which means everything in between 49 to 82? Sorry noob question

[@einarjungmann273]

Thank you, which js universal? ND64 or 400? Isnt 1000 too much? I need just one for travel.

[@Ben-fq1lj]

Please show a comparison of this vs polar pros own fixed solid ND filters. Want to know how well it stacks to a solid Nd filter.

[@dunnadidit]

Great call Ben! I’ll definitely throw it on my list of video ideas.

[@jacqueling35]

Thanks for explaining this!!!

[@banh]

holy moly i just realized you're from Edmonton. Big fan big fan!

[@heartlights]

We need this for the live stream at my church

[@NONE2NONE]

I dont get the weird focal length of the filters. What is an 82 mm? Is that for an 85 mm lens? Should you just buy whatever is closest in size?

[@dunnadidit]

There are two different things there... focal length (how we know how wide or telephoto a lens is) and the filter thread size. The filter thread size is the diameter of the front of the lens. So physically bigger lenses require physically bigger filters. The filter thread size is usually written somewhere on the lens

[@lynch7]

I'm currently debating getting the Breakthrough step up ring or the Polar Pro one - have you ever had any issues with your Polar Pro step up ring getting stuck?

[@dunnadidit]

No I haven’t! They have been totally solid for me. I’ve got a few cheaper ones too and I can tell the difference right away in the polar pro. They go on and come off super smoothly and feel really well made!

[@MR-AK]

Donna, great video. I am curious to know why your neck is white and face is brown? The colors are no consistent. Is that a color grading mistake or your camera or light?

[@LuisGarcia-mn4jg]

Great explanation. Thanks!

[@dunnadidit]

Thanks for watching!&

[@actionsy8880]

Really helpful Dunna Thanks to you but still not sure which one should I get :/ 2-6 or 6-9 stops

[@dunnadidit]

What lenses do you usually use and what kind of stuff do you shoot?

[@actionsy8880]

@@dunnadidit Sigma 24-35 F2 SIGMA 50MM F1.4 I typically shoot Travel videos So I'm ordering now and still confused !

[@dunnadidit]

Okay here’s the thinking. With the 6-9 stop, if 6 stops is too dark, you can always bump up the iso a bit and you might get a bit more noise... OR... with the 2-5 stop, if it’s too bright, you can always stop down the aperture a bit but then you lose some shallow depth of field. Really you just have to decide which is most important to you.

[@dnnyktzn7247]

Hey Dunna. Thank you for the explanation! Especially the counting stops trick is useful to know. However, I'm not quite sure how to apply it to my system and was wondering if you could expand a bit more. The reason being: my camera also has a 1/48 and 1/96 shutter speed option. Does the "3 moves = 1 stop" still apply to that?

[@dunnadidit]

Hey! Actually that does break up the rule a bit when your camera has those video centric shutter speeds. Unfortunately you just have to keep those in mind and remember that 1 stop is a doubling of shutter speed and find the closest shutter speed to that. So if you’re trying to shoot at 1/48th, one stop above that is 1/96, one above that is 1/192 etc hope that helps

[@dnnyktzn7247]

@@dunnadidit Thank you for your answer! So my system offers the option for the first 3 stops to have video centric shutter speeds: 48, 50, 60, 80, 96. Then 100, 120, 125, 160, (no 196), 200. Then 200, 240, 250, 320, 400 (although because the 196 is missing it “overlaps”) .. and from there it switches to 3 moves: 500, 640, 800.
 I’m a bit confused as to how this would affect the counting. I guess 48-96 is 1 stop. But is 96-200 then 2? And then until 400 again 3? Another question I have regarding this: what if the exposure would be correct at say a shutter speed of 1/80 or 1/125 instead of those full stops. How would that relate to the stops on the ND filter? And then last but not least: I would like to buy the PMVND as well but I’m doubting which one would be best for me as I don’t have money for both. I shoot mainly outside in bright daylight, and I saw another video showing the differences between the two with the lens wide open. In that one, it seemed obvious for me to go with the 6-9. However, I usually don’t shoot wide open and if I’m not mistaken the lenses also have better quality 1-2 stops down. So with that in mind, maybe the 2-5 would actually be fine. 
What are your experiences on this, keeping this in mind and also the different shutter speeds I have, and which one would you recommend me to get? 
Hoping you could help me a bit more. My apologies for all the questions .. I’m just getting started and trying to learn and understand the right methods.

[@mark_roome]

Great explanation, good job!

[@dunnadidit]

Thanks a ton Mark!

[@ramdogproductions]

Super awesome vid.. What are your thoughts in regards to color shifting, if any. Is one ND filter better for that? Looking to buy a filter for my 70 -180 mm lens. I've used the Peter ND filter for my sony 16 - 35mm lens for over a year and haven't noticed the issue - but haven't look either hehe.. THNX

[@Sin-1]

What would you say would be the best for waterfalls? Because I have had lots of trouble with shooting water falls my exposure is usually too high.

[@dunnadidit]

I mean, if you’re trying to get the slow shutter smooth motion blur, like an ND1000 would probably do in most situations.

[@Sin-1]

@@dunnadidit ah alright thanks!

[@darksideemt]

Alright, am I the only one that feels when he takes us to school on something he needs to be wearing a lab coat with a chalk board behind him? Great vid bud

[@dunnadidit]

Haha that would actually be a funny little thing to do. “Hold on a sec, we’re getting to the learning part” *puts on lab coat and rolls in chalkboard

[@MrMilanina]

Does your front element rotate? And if not, how to you ensure the same level of polarization applied between different lenses?

[@dunnadidit]

The front element rotates on the variable ND filters and the ND/PL filters.

[@MrMilanina]

Dunna Did It Right, I know that. I was asking about the lens, but wasn’t precise enough. In any case, when you screw in the filter, its position will also determine the level of polarization being removed. That means when you screw it on the lens 1 it might not be the same as on the lens 2 so one could have polarization removed more than the other. That’s why I prefer fixed NDs as they keep providing consistent results.

[@dunnadidit]

MrMilanina - a I gotcha. Yes fixed nd’s will be more consistent since you shouldn’t be getting any polarization. Higher quality variable nd’s are better but not perfect by any means.

[@FrankDiNardi]

So this filter does not have that “X” that I see from my tiffen?

[@dunnadidit]

Correct! No X’ing

[@FrankDiNardi]

Dunna Did It thank you!!

[@ahowarda]

If im shooting at 2.8 which would be better 2-5 or 6-9. Let's say at the brightest part of the day.

[@dunnadidit]

6-9 I think. I use the 2-5 with my f4 lenses and when it’s REALLY bright, I still have to stop down sometimes.

[@abdalrhman.hegazy7217]

Great video But can I use a camera filter on smartphone like note 10?

[@dunnadidit]

Yes you can! Look into companies like Moment, they make lenses and filters for smartphones.

[@wcsdiaries]

Where do you get the 1000-pl polar pro ND? is it nicer than the peter mckinnon ones?

[@dunnadidit]

It’s by the same company, PolarPro. You can get it on their site (or at the link in the description). It’s not better necessarily, but it’s a solid ND (only one darkness, not variable) and it has polarization (good for cutting reflections) so while it’s a similar tool, it’s not the same as the PM ones.

[@exploringparks]

Awesome content man. Thanks for the tips! This'll help my new channel, for sure. Liked and subscribed!