ND Filters & Long Exposures - The Definitive Guide

[@pavelk7078]

It's no doubt one of the best guides on long exposure photography with ND filters. Thank you for clear explanation, examples and many ideas for awesome shots. Power plants shots are just incredible

[@danielweeks2610]

Brilliant! Very nicely presented and inspirational. You did not get lost in technical detail that would detract from the point, yet you were able to transmitted the enormous variety and potential of these filters.

[@stevesiri4444]

I just started using KZbin to improve my photography (~2 months). You are the best I've seen! Keep up the great work and passion. Have Fun, Steve

[@sandipsarkar1969]

I have looked into the internet always for photography tips and tutorials but not many can make me satisfied as you did with your advises and instructions ..simple but great stuff and I will cling on to you for the rest of my time ..thanks a lot.

[@chrisstreet8884]

Great Video!! Im watching just before going out into the City and trying to shoot with my first set of ND filters. I really enjoyed watching and taking notes till the end!

[@tedk2814]

Lots of new and fun ideas for use of a ND filter, I just purchased a cheap set to see if I like it and it's cool so I'm shopping for brand name filters. I'm an amateur photographer of two years, shooting primarily baseball, tennis, soccer. It still blows me away to see a photographer shoot a street scene with prolonged shutter time and many of the people either ghost or don't show at all because they were. too fast to "paint" an image. Much to learn, thanks.....

[@GreggObst]

I hadn't ever thought about the longer exposure's ability to re-establish the presence of reflections in rippling water. I'm going to have to try this with my large format work. Thanks for the tips.

[@paulmole1960]

I'm liking your videos more and more. This is excellent - gets to the point with good advice - doesn't waffle and gives great examples. Thanks!

[@enduraman1]

there were a couple amazing photos from this video. First the six stop ND filter in the urban setting with motion blur of buses and people at 2:05 Second is the urban setting with reflections of water at 5:47 Nice video 😀

[@paulgriffin8566]

Craig, many thanks for a wonderful and insightful view on how to use filters. You get to the point in a very calm and measured manner that is both easy to listen to and watch. I'm going to watch a few more now. Keep up the great work.

[@royhall415]

Hi craig as I said before like what you do you make photgraphy look so simple and easy

[@mendesvideo]

Not only your videos are very instructive and useful, but also the soudtrack is fantastic. Congratulations.

[@nicholasluna2141]

yo this man understands what an entertaining video is, and very educational

[@dougtesta4865]

Nice video. Thanks. Clear and the subjects were a great way to show their use.

[@len.whistler]

4:53 Did you add the man at the light pole from the left image to the right image? He looks very sharp for a 1-minute exposure.

[@he3461]

Impressive with your way of explaining and simplifying the matter. Thank you Sir

[@rascalhusky8129]

Great educational video. You Brit are the best at photography education.

[@jeffstephenson5633]

As ever Craig some great shots and some sound advice.

[@allandavies1187]

Excellent as always Craig. I often rush to my laptop to look at your next installment... And your own photography is brilliant !

[@ciarahutchinson]

The power station shots are so cool! Definitely want to try that out. I'm saving up for the Lee Seven5 filter system so only have some cheapy screw on filters for now. Very useful video, thanks Craig :)

[@vishweshwarkandalgaonkar3446]

Nice informative tips, I have 8 stop ND filter, now will experiment. Thanks for sharing

[@chevyvantravel9735]

very helpful. i just got one and can't wait to try it to improve my water pictures. thank you.

[@XJ1042]

Great lesson for a beginner like I am. I'll watch this one over and over to let it all sink in. (It take me awhile.) Thanks

[@IrishRumjob]

Some great tips in this video. Thank you. I will be applying these today.

[@snowwalker9999]

Subscribed because of the great and thorough explanation

[@markvelasco31]

Love your videos. Simple yet very informative. Keep ‘em coming!

[@jr3002]

This is the video that got me to subscribe to your channel. Relaxed, packed with useful information and well presented.

[@e6Vlogs]

Thanks James

[@gally.streetphotography]

That's a fantastic video and you explained beautifully. Thanks for sharing! has motivated me to go and do some experimenting

[@e6Vlogs]

Thanks Paul

[@AsgardStudios]

Fantastic range of tips! Cheers from Canada.

[@johannestan6878]

Thank you, this is an excellent review on the use of ND filters. Appreciate it very much.

[@Mrzippy3]

Incredibly informative and thorough. Thank you. Subscribed!

[@andrewsartain2673]

Fabulous vlog and loved the music also. Great help.look forward to more.

[@susanrockliff2182]

The best Video on ND filters.

[@EmilioExploring]

I like how you broke down the different stops. Good Video!

[@faizeljoemrati6329]

Thanks! Incredible picture of the powerplant! Love it!

[@tdavis85]

great, informative video. to the point for the uses of each filter strength

[@JensErikThyholdt]

Thank you, this was informative and helpful. Follow your other videos as well and enjoy what you make. Thank you to you for taking this time.

[@fernandosocorro4175]

Thank you this and all the rest. I think I finally understand ND filters. While I was watching this, I actually thought about getting some and of ways to use them.

[@DaveyD4419]

I learned new things and am inspired. Thank you very much

[@cwjonesII]

Another great, informative, useful video. Thanks.

[@filippodordoni6380]

Nice video as usual Craig, how about focusing mode using ep-5 when big stopper or similar are on and you can barely see thru, any tips?

[@e6Vlogs]

Switch on Live Boost in menu

[@filippodordoni6380]

Thx I will give a try. Have you tried shooting with Samyang?

[@e6Vlogs]

I have the 7.5mm Fisheye. A gem!

[@filippodordoni6380]

Willing to share any setting for the ep5, I wanna try squeeze the best out of it. I love the camera and it's solid build construction feeling

[@jamesjohnston6765]

Love those cooling tower shots.

[@eddwingregg6999]

I’m still confused because of my camera unit’s function, but man, you made me grasp it just like that. Thanks Sir 🇺🇸

[@echoalpha3467]

awsome videos gains g many valuable things from you. and really helped with a block I had just subscribed and looked forward to more

[@jirkar3570]

Great video - clear info + nice examples. Nice to talk about Olympus. I have the EM10 Mark II and there is very little info on the internet about how to use it in different situations. I have a question. You said that the Polarizer is like ND 2-stop. How do I adjust my shutter speed? Can I use the app that shows ND4 2 stops for that?

[@e6Vlogs]

If you shoot in aperture or shutter priority, you camera will just compensate with the polariser filter on. You could use the app for a 2 stop ND , but that's more for when you know the camera could be confused by the dark filter to calculate correctly.

[@rui-uh5ib]

i really like the "square" format, i have to use it sometimes

[@ryobi16]

this is exactly what i was looking for. i'm really appreciating your vids e6 :D i'm learning

[@ivanmunoz2522]

thanks for the tips. Your photos are great!

[@pilot-plane-coffee1678]

Thanks for the lesson, appreciate it; outstanding pictures.

[@Alhazmi75]

best video about filters simple yet informative

[@MoreFire853]

Wonder what reasons the 22 people who gave this video a thumps down have? nonetheless thanks for the pointers, keep up the good work.

[@martyndigitaleye]

Great content.... are you using viewsonic monitor's

[@e6Vlogs]

The secondary one is, the main one is a Dell

[@martyndigitaleye]

Hi Craig. I use a viewsonic for editing and want to go dual monitor, would you recommend Dell over viewsonic .

[@Termidryna]

Thanks, im thinking of using ND filters for night urban photography to get completely deserted night scene :)

[@ashleyhockenberry2187]

Excellent video - thank you for sharing!

[@paultaylor8312]

Love the cooling towers.

[@kenthepommie]

Really great video -extremely informative. I have an OM-D also - where's the cheapest place online to get the Lee Seven5 system? Or is the viable cheaper system around? I'm in New Zealand....

[@e6Vlogs]

I think you will find the Lee system the same price wherever you shop.

[@AlanJereb]

That's correct. I've researched throughout the whole Europe, and the differences in price for 150mm filter set were small.

[@gip1167]

Craig, thanks again for another great video, really do enjoy them. Just wonder between the big and super stopper (10vs15) which one do you think would be more useful for an average shooter or you find got more use for yourself ?? Thx 34 seconds ago•

[@TheCompleteGuitarist]

Good for isolating a still subject. Might be nice with a portrait if you can get the sitter to be still for 30 seconds or more.

[@rolfrdr]

Hi Craig, even I studied that Video lately, great stuft!!

[@indranilbagchi7728]

Clever use of the filter. brilliant captures. Cheers. :)

[@stephenarcher1181]

I do like this video - the first that i've seen of yours. Informative and in a non-boring kind of way. I am wondering, could you go a high ND filter combined with a polarising in the brightest of morning winter suns. I am in Brisbane and we have the most amazing deep blue sky winter mornings. No doubt this will push exposure by 2 stops but do you know if i will get the best info between the two filters? Thank you for your work. Cheers

[@e6Vlogs]

You can use an ND with a polariser, after all a polariser is just a 2 stop ND in non-polarising mode. Remember two stops is doubling your exposure time twice however, which with long exposures can be significant.

[@yujinlandscapephotography.7787]

Great video, Thank! Craig.

[@markharris5771]

Hi Craig. I know you're supposed to use 85mm filters on a cropped sensor and I think 35mm film, but what size are you supposed to use with a 645 MF please? I was at Buttermere on Friday using a 5 stop with a 75mm lens on a Bronica ETRSi using Portra 160 but I only have 85mm filters. I also know lens size matters as well as sensor size when using them and the front element on this lens is tiny. I've not finished the film yet so there is a certain degree of anticipation. I also use the new Cokin Nuance and Hitech Firestone filters, which are a lot cheaper than Lee with no colour hue at all and they are both made with glass rather than the usual resin these companies are known for. Thank you, a brilliant video as always with fantastic easy to understand explanations.

[@e6Vlogs]

I guess the 100mm systems are more commonly used with medium format cameras, as I used to use. But, I think you should be able to get away with 85mm size. It's really the grads that are the issue.

[@markharris5771]

Thanks Craig, I'm not sure if I will use filters enough on that camera to warrant investing in a complete new system. I will have to give this some thought. Thanks again.

[@antoniodragonheart8965]

beautiful images

[@dlphotodlphoto1098]

Great advice and info very informative .

[@terrynewmanphotography]

Love the power station shots... 👌🏻

[@cillyede]

A great video! It was all I needed.

[@elshuffles]

great video this is so informative great shots also.

[@chrishorner3954]

Excellent. I use screw in filters to the same effect - do you think they are seriously inferior to the kind you use?

[@e6Vlogs]

No, not at all. Slot-in are just a bit more versatile to use.

[@RamblingTog]

hi Craig, thanks for the great videos I use an Olympus EM1 and EM5 mkii but find my results are often very grainy or noisey and wondered if you know what I can do to reduce this? Cheers​, Peter

[@e6Vlogs]

Sorry Peter, I'm not sure why you would find that. If you shoot at the base ISO, i find the images very clean and grain free.

[@hamerovv]

Great instructions. Thanks

[@wcrofford]

Of all the filters you've used are the Lee's the least affected by colour cast?

[@e6Vlogs]

I've only used Lee and B&W. The Hitech Firecrest are supposed to be neutral. Some other newer manufacturers are claiming theirs are too, but I haven't tried them myself.

[@DiegodelaLuna]

great video! very informative! Thanks!

[@nothlanda]

very informative clip, thank you very much..

[@wcrofford]

Thanks Craig: do you have to deal with colour cast with these filters and if you do, how?

[@e6Vlogs]

Yes, they have a slight blue tinge. Either leave it for added mood in colour, tweak the white balance in post to return to normal or convert to black and white. Easy

[@SalwanJBinni]

Wonderful stuff!

[@aaaaanton1]

excellent video!

[@weirdyoutuber4608]

If im going to use 3 stop nd plus polarizer,can i get some good water or clouds shots?

[@carlosvanvegas]

Excellent video I learn't a lot by watching this, but can you get the same effects with cheaper grad filters from say Amazon for £30?

[@e6Vlogs]

Well, these aren't grad filters, but there are other makes of ND filters that are just as good.

[@carlosvanvegas]

Oh dear, already I'm showing my inexperience using the wrong terminology, sorry :( But I recall that I have standard filters as well as grads from Amazon, so I guess you could, depends how you use them, no hard and fast rules I guess. Thanks for these video's they are so well made as a tutorial to learn and understand from :)

[@chrischan5168]

CarlosVanVegas don't mean to interrupt however I used to use cheap filters when I started out, a good tip is to take one long exposure with the filter, and one normal shot without the filter... then I used to use Photoshop to blend the layers together, basically you take the water and sky from the long exposure and mix it with the sharper unfiltered shots. there are simple guides here on KZbin.

[@davyscales7732]

Great info here thanks for sharing

[@marcel911]

I must give my 10 stop one an airing. 2:04 I really like this one.

[@younggunz4081]

What nd filter kit are you using? I have the same camera and have been looking around for an nd kit.

[@ronfalconer1]

Excellent. Very informative.

[@kenny75photography2]

Craig, just wondered how effective do you think using say two nd grad filters together (eg a couple of 2 or 3 stop nd grads) would be as a substitute for e.g. a little stopper if you didn't have one? Also would it be best to stick to two soft or hard grads rather than combine a soft and hard grad together in this instance?

[@e6Vlogs]

You mean using one grad one way and the other upside down? Well, not advised, but it's worth a shot. You can only experiment to see which combo works best and gives the most even result. You will only get three stops max however, as if you put in a 2 and 3 combo the right way up to make five stops, this is only be filtering one half of the frame.

[@kenny75photography2]

e6 Vlogs Thanks, Craig. Yes I had forgotten that it would only cover half the frame of course. So, prob better not then.

[@JCarlos.unknown]

Great tips.

[@tha_fra]

Your black and whites look great :)

[@DamianBrown]

The power station idea brought me here!

[@edwardlee1815]

Nice video.

[@beegees21]

I didn't realy get the part about aperture being different on MFT and differrent on FF. In terms of DOF it is correct but what does it have to do with exposure?

[@e6Vlogs]

Simply because using f22 on FF will give you a certain exposure time. I can't use f22 on MFT, so how do I get the equivalent exposure time? By using a stronger ND filter.

[@nightmareize]

i don't get it too. Why can't you use f22? for example the Oly 12-40 f2.8 offers it

[@e6Vlogs]

Obi Wan Of course, you can use f22, there's nothing stopping you, but you wouldn't want to because of diffraction as your results will be soft and lower quality.

[@JonathanMacher]

This really helped me out! Thanks there!

[@xell1969]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge mate :-)

[@kiahweelee9994]

Great stuffs 👍

[@TheGossipgirlxoxo69]

AMAIZING! 😍

[@SeamlessTeam]

Again me here asking all sorts of questions, but this time: is Hoya Variable Neutral Density Filter any worse than buying separate filters, if you have any experience with variable density filters. Costs me 160€, but buying separate filters would cost more in a big run, so whatcha think?!

[@laurensiemens1436]

The camera is no longer the high price item ....it's the add ons like lee filters

[@zarrow50]

why did you switch to Olympus?

[@EdKrisiak]

Thanks for the nice video

[@davidponce1901]

Thanks for the grrat video!!!!

[@marcokalle2452]

Very informative, thanks :-)

[@nicolasfredette8564]

I love how there was nobody in the photo at the Palais Chaillot. That never happens... Maybe at 4 in the morning.