{"product_id":"formatt-hitech-firecrest-ultra-55mm-neutral-density-2-1-7-stops","title":"Formatt Hitech Firecrest Ultra 55mm Neutral Density 2.1 (7 Stops)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFormatt Hitech Firecrest Ultra 55mm Neutral Density 2.1 (7 Stops) | Extend exposures in bright light\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright daylight can leave you with shutter speeds too fast for the movement you want to show, or make it difficult to use a wider aperture. The Formatt Hitech Firecrest Ultra is a neutral density filter: it reduces the light reaching your camera so you can choose a longer exposure or a wider aperture while keeping your composition. It’s suited to photographers who want more control over exposure in bright conditions, particularly when photographing moving water or other motion they’d like to render softly. It can also help you use a wider aperture outdoors when you want a shallower depth of field. The effect depends on your starting exposure and the light, so you’ll still need to meter and adjust your settings. This is a straightforward way to bring shutter speed and aperture back into play when the available light otherwise limits your choices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanning an exposure\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake a meter reading without the filter, then account for the light reduction when setting your exposure. For example, if your reading is 1\/125 sec, a seven-stop reduction brings that to about 1 sec with the other settings unchanged. Use that as a starting point, then adjust for the result you want and the light in the scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"specialist-note\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecialist Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Will the Firecrest Ultra 55mm ND 2.1 give me a longer exposure in daylight?” Yes: its seven-stop reduction gives you room to slow the shutter when bright light would otherwise prevent it. For a lens with a 55mm filter thread, it’s a practical option if you want water to appear smooth; meter first, then try a reading of 1\/125 sec as roughly 1 sec with the filter and the same aperture and ISO. I’d pair it with a tripod for that kind of exposure, since camera movement becomes more visible at slower shutter speeds. It suits photographers who want deliberate motion blur, though the final exposure still depends on the scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Formatt Hitech\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeries: Firecrest Ultra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilter diameter: 55mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilter type: Neutral density\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eND density: 2.1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExposure reduction: 7 stops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Formatt Hitech","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57512671805780,"sku":"FH-FCU55ND2.1","price":98.07,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.htf-store.com\/it\/products\/formatt-hitech-firecrest-ultra-55mm-neutral-density-2-1-7-stops","provider":"Hard to Find Camera Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}