Formatt Hitech Firecrest Ultra Joel Tjintjelaar S Edition 100mm Long Exposure

Formatt Hitech Firecrest Ultra Joel Tjintjelaar S Edition 100mm Long Exposure | Control light for deliberate long exposures

Without an ND filter, bright conditions can limit how long you expose, even when you want movement to register softly in the image. The Formatt Hitech Firecrest Ultra Joel Tjintjelaar S Edition is a 100mm ND filter named for long-exposure photography, for photographers who want to work deliberately with that effect. It’s particularly relevant for scenes where movement is part of the composition, such as flowing water or drifting clouds. An ND filter reduces the light reaching the camera, giving you room to use a longer exposure; the exact shutter speed depends on the light and the filter’s strength. That makes this a focused tool rather than an all-purpose filter. If long exposures are a regular part of your landscape or architectural work, this edition gives you a clearly defined starting point for building that look.

What it brings to a long-exposure setup

• A 100mm format designation for photographers choosing a filter in this size.
• An ND filter intended for long-exposure photography.
• The Joel Tjintjelaar S Edition name identifies this specific version.

Planning the exposure

Choose the movement you want to show before settling on a shutter speed. Water can become a smooth element in the frame, while clouds can record their travel across a scene. The filter’s role is to reduce incoming light so you can pursue a longer exposure; it doesn’t decide the look for you. Lighting, subject movement and the shutter speed you choose all shape the result. That’s why this filter makes most sense when you have a specific long-exposure approach in mind, rather than as a general-purpose way to alter every scene.

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Formatt Hitech
• Series: Firecrest Ultra
• Edition: Joel Tjintjelaar S Edition
• Filter size: 100mm
• Filter type: ND filter