{"product_id":"polarpro-chroma-vnd-pl-6-9-helix-maglock-filter-only-mckinnon-series","title":"PolarPro Chroma VND\/PL 6-9 - Helix Maglock (Filter Only) - McKinnon Series","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePolarPro Chroma VND\/PL 6-9 - Helix Maglock (Filter Only) - McKinnon Series | Control bright light and reflections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright daylight can make it hard to keep the aperture and shutter settings you want, especially when filming outdoors. The PolarPro Chroma VND\/PL 6-9 is a variable neutral-density and polarizing filter for that kind of situation: its 6-9 range gives you a way to cut incoming light while also working with reflections and glare. It’s part of the McKinnon Series and uses the Helix Maglock system. This version is listed as the filter only, so it’s for photographers and filmmakers who already have a Helix Maglock setup in mind, rather than someone shopping for a complete filter system. It’s most at home when strong light calls for exposure control and the scene also has reflective surfaces, such as water or glass. The two filter functions make it especially relevant for outdoor video and landscape work, where both exposure and reflections can affect the finished image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUsing the VND\/PL together\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA variable ND filter helps reduce the light reaching the camera; the polarizing function can help manage reflections from non-metallic surfaces. In practice, those jobs often come up at the same time: a bright scene may need less light for your chosen exposure, while glare on water or a window can distract from the subject. This combination brings both considerations into one filter. The result still depends on the scene and how the filter is used, so take a moment to judge exposure and reflections in your camera’s view before recording or taking the shot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"specialist-note\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecialist Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis filter helps you keep your chosen video exposure in bright daylight without resorting straight away to a smaller aperture. The 6-9 stop range gives meaningful light reduction when the sun is strong; I’d use it to hold your preferred shutter and aperture, then fine-tune exposure within that range. The polarizing function is useful when reflections on water or glass are competing with the view—adjust the filter’s orientation while watching the effect. It suits outdoor filmmakers and landscape photographers who already work with Helix Maglock. One practical limit: the combined functions mean exposure and reflection need checking together, rather than treating the filter as ND alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilter: Variable ND and polarizing (VND\/PL)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRange: 6-9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSystem: Helix Maglock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeries: McKinnon Series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVersion: Filter only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"PolarPro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57492173521236,"sku":"2004629763","price":317.42,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/2493\/3716\/files\/2004629763_01.jpg?v=1791544579","url":"https:\/\/www.htf-store.com\/de\/products\/polarpro-chroma-vnd-pl-6-9-helix-maglock-filter-only-mckinnon-series","provider":"Hard to Find Camera Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}