{"product_id":"hama-vario-55mm-nd2-400-neutral-density-filter-coated","title":"Hama Vario 55mm ND2-400 Neutral Density Filter Coated","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHama Vario 55mm ND2-400 Neutral Density Filter Coated | Control light with a variable ND filter\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep a longer shutter speed in bright conditions and give moving water a softer, flowing look. The Hama Vario 55mm ND2-400 Neutral Density Filter Coated is a variable neutral density filter, with an adjustable range from ND2 to ND400. It reduces the light reaching the camera, so you can make exposure choices that would otherwise be difficult in strong daylight. It also gives you room to work with a wider aperture outdoors, helping to keep the background soft in a portrait. The 55mm size is for lenses with a matching filter thread, so it’s worth checking the diameter printed on your lens before choosing it. For photographers who want to adjust light without changing filters, the variable range is the main attraction. It’s a practical tool for landscape, water and outdoor portrait work, where the available light can limit shutter speed or aperture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWorking with the variable range\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a fixed ND filter, you choose one level of light reduction. A variable filter lets you adjust that reduction as you compose, which can be handy when clouds move or your framing changes. Start with the lower end of the range, set the shutter speed or aperture you want, then turn the adjustment to reduce the light until the exposure suits the scene. For a stream, that can help you use a slower shutter; for a portrait in bright sun, it can help you keep a wider aperture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"specialist-note\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecialist Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe adjustment ring is what makes this filter engaging to use: you can change the light reduction as you frame, rather than stopping to swap between fixed strengths. Its ND2-400 range gives you plenty of adjustment between the lighter and darker ends, so I’d start low and turn gradually while keeping an eye on exposure. That’s useful for smoothing water in daylight or keeping a portrait aperture open outdoors. The filter is coated, another detail I’d value when working with bright scenes where reflections can be distracting. One practical limit is the 55mm diameter: it suits lenses with that filter thread, not every lens in a camera bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct: Hama Vario 55mm ND2-400 Neutral Density Filter Coated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilter size: 55mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eND range: ND2-400\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoating: Coated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour: Grey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hama","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57503404228948,"sku":"79155","price":65.02,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/2493\/3716\/files\/79155_01.jpg?v=1791566314","url":"https:\/\/www.htf-store.com\/nl\/products\/hama-vario-55mm-nd2-400-neutral-density-filter-coated","provider":"Hard to Find Camera Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}