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LightCraft Workshop has produced some very good variable ND filters that were all rated very highly on this site. Recently, they released their DigiPro HD line–which they state as having better optical qualities and better ergonomics than their previous lines. Specifically branded as the HD line, this means that videographers would probably be the ones to take the most advantage of this filter. However, ND filters have long been used by not only landscape photographers, but portrait photographers as well.
So how does it perform when used with a monolight?Pros and Cons
Pros
- Excellent ergonomical tab
- Smooth turning
- Accurate stop reduction
- Small and simple to use
- Negligible loss of image quality
Cons
- Cuts down the AF abilities a bit too much for my liking
Gear Used
For this review, we used the Canon 5D Mk II, Sigma 35mm f1.4 EX, PocketWizard Plus X radios, Plus III transceivers, Paul C Buff Einstein E640 Monolight, and the LightCraft Workshop DigiPro HD ND filter.
Tech Specs
Specs taken from the B&H Photo Video listing
Type
Variable neutral density
Size
77 mm
Filter Factor
0.3 – 0.3 (1 to 10 stops)
Rotating
Yes; to vary density
Effect
Permits a longer …
By: Chris Gampat
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